Striking 8'10" x 12'10" ft authentic hand knotted antique blue rug (very early 1900s estimate isfahan). Made of fine purpose bred lamb sheep wool, with white silk accents, and vegetable dyes with amazing hue variation unmatched by modern
techniques. Professionally cleaned with no stains, animal, or smoke. Fine tight even pile and profile. Double knotted upon two foundation layers for another century of durability and beauty. About 200 knots per square inch per foundation layer (400 kpsi overall) or around *6 Million* hand tied
knots in this piece for another century of value, utility and beauty. There is some small antique wear over the century, buy if ok and wanting an exceptionally well made and fine item that will last another century with exceptional value, durability and beauty. Natural dyes from indigo, hyacinth, iris, weld, larkspur, saffron and others. See all 18 images and closeups.
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