Exceptionally rare design 6'9" x 10'4" ft hand knotted, real antique rug (very early 1900s estimate viss serapi). Made of fine lamb sheep wool and vegetable dyes with amazing hue variation unmatched by modern techniques. Professionally cleaned. No stains, holes, tears, animal or smoke. Double tied knots upon two foundation layers for durability, finely and durably knotted. Millions of individually hand tied knots. Only small antique wear over the century buy if ok. Antiqued palette, very nuanced and sophisticated colors. Dyes oxidize over the century giving nuanced lighter and darker tones, an affect called 'abrash' by curators and collectors. A real antique with historical weight and charm. Lifetime, heirloom quality. Will maintain value or exceed. See all 22 images.

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