1930s Indian Pictorial Cotton Dhurrie Carpet

Description

Antique Indian Dhurrie Rug with an ivory background.
Measures: 4'0" X 7'0".
Pictorial dhurries of any age are quite rare. … more Antique Indian Dhurrie Rug with an ivory background.
Measures: 4'0" X 7'0".
Pictorial dhurries of any age are quite rare. The sand field displays two columns each of three hands and-knees figures with peacocks (?) between, detailed in goldenrod, sky blue, brown and straw. Lions in the top border, otherwise frets on the other three. End panels decorated in ashiks and herringbone arrows. Totally unusual, perfect for a wall in a decorating scheme leaning toward the ethnic. Looks South American. Good condition unique antique.

Dhurrie
These are flat, tapestry woven cotton carpets from India in geometric designs most available dhurries are new or semi-antique. Although not hard wearing, they are excellent for informal interiors with their light colors and open, graphic patterns. The range of weaves is similar to that of their structural cousins, the kilim, sizes up to 25 feet long are available and the prices are inexpensive. less