6'6" x 10' ft authentic hand knotted vintage rug (early 1900s estimate Mashad). Made of fine purpose bred lamb sheep wool and vegetable dyes with amazing hue variation unmatched by modern
techniques. A beautiful shade of antiqued ivory/cream. Professionally cleaned with no stains, animal, smoke tears, or holes. Only small antique wear over the century, great for the age.
Fine tight profile. Double knotted upon two foundation layers for another century of durability and beauty. About 200 knots per square inch per foundation layer for about 400 effective kpsi or around *4 Million* hand tied
knots in this piece. Dyes from indigo, hyacinth, iris, weld, larkspur, saffron and more. Truly in superb condition! See all 20 images.
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