See all images. 4'1" x 6'7" ft genuine hand knotted antique worn rug (very early 1900s estimate Kerman), a beautifully crafted authentic piece hand knotted from fine wool and natural dyes by skilled old world weavers. Professionally cleaned. No animal or smoke. There is antique wear and low pile over the century,buy if ok, but clean, durable and charming for another. Double knotted upon two foundation layers about 100 knots per square inch per foundation layer (100x2 = 200kpsi). Old world laborious vegetable dye techniques still unmatched. Organic dyes oxidize over the century giving lighter and darker tones of red and blue, a beautiful affect called 'abrash' by collectors. Red spectrum field with accents of dark navy blue, light blue, green and more! Naturally derived dyes from pomegranate, beet, madder root, vermilion, indigo, lilac, weld, larkspur and more. Amazingly elegant, highest quality, best materials, massive and stately for a lifetime of value.
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