Colorful 8' x 11'10" ft  hand knotted, real antique worn rug (very early 1900s estimate Tabriz). Made of fine lamb sheep wool and vegetable dyes with amazing hue variation unmatched by modern techniques. Professionally cleaned. No holes, tears, animal or smoke. Double tied knots upon two foundation layers for durability, finely and durably knotted. Millions of individually hand tied knots. 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. There is antique wear or low pile over the century; buy if ok and wanted a real antique with historical weight and charm. Lifetime, heirloom quality at a value price. Will maintain value or exceed. See all 20 images.

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