6'4" x 9'8" ft genuine vintage worn rug completely hand knotted with fine purpose bred sheep wool and vegetable dyes (early 1900s estimate south caucasus). Professionally cleaned. No holes, rips, tears, animal or stains. There is some antique wear or low pile over the century, buy if ok. Durable, colorful, old world quality value. Vibrant and colorful red blue and green tone spectrum. Dense fine compact construction. Millions of individually hand tied knots in this rug. Each knot is also tied twice upon two foundation layers for many generations of beauty and durability. Organic dyes oxidize over the century giving lighter and darker tones of red and blues, a beautiful affect called 'abrash' by curators and collectors. See all 16 images.

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