Long Island City, NY
Details
- Dimensions
- 13′4″ × 17′10″ and 1.0″ thick
- Styles
- Traditional
- Rug Construction
- Hand Knotted
- Pattern
- Floral
- Brand
- Rug & Kilim
- Period
- 1920s
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Wool
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Blue
- Condition Notes
- In Pristine Condition. In Pristine Condition. less
- Description
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Handknotted in wool and originating in East Turkestan circa 1920-1930, this oversized 13x18 antique Samarkand Rug is among the most …
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Handknotted in wool and originating in East Turkestan circa 1920-1930, this oversized 13x18 antique Samarkand Rug is among the most exciting new curations from Rug & Kilim’s collection of rare classics.
On the Design:
This rug is one of the most rare works of its provenance we’ve seen as a few remain today in this spacious large size. In this piece, a deep royal blue field underscores floral patterns and old-world motifs in beige, gold, and green tones. Keen eyes will further admire butterfly pictorials among the many motifs at play—often meant to symbolize marital bliss among the most popularized interpretations of the motif in Oriental rugs—a rarity speaking to the collectible nature and unique charm of this piece. Admirers of the craft will also appreciate the finely-detailed style of this piece for its spacious size, and a gorgeous sense of movement in the subtle, thoughtful colorway variations therein. It’s a regal and
Condition:
This antique Samarkand rug thrives in great condition for its age and origin. less
Long Island City, NY
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