Rare 1890 - 1910 Antique 8.8 x 13 Egyptian / Persian Rug Hand Knotted, Signed by Weaver 
Great grandfather was in the navy and picked this rug up while over seas after WWI.
 Authentic vintage Persian  area rug in excellent condition, (early  1900s estimate). Completely hand knotted from fine top grade lamb kurk sheep wool and natural dyes a century ago. Professionally cleaned before placed in storage. No holes, tears, stains, animal or smoke. Even original pile. Amazing hues and color variation is made possible by organic dye oxidation over the century called 'abrash' by collectors. Old world dye techniques unmatched even today. Dark blue, light blue, turquoise / teal green, antiqued gold, muted coral / saffron, cream deep red and more. Double tied knots on two foundation layers for durability, about 150 knots per square inch per layer (300 effective). Fine, clean Great condition for a 100 year old rug. See all 11 images.

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