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Antique Central Asian Fur Rug
About the Item
This is a rare example of a 'postak', used by the Kirghiz people inhabiting the Pamir mountains, made up of strips of animal fur hand-stitched together to form a pattern. It represents one of the earliest forms of floor covering known to mankind, as there is archeological evidence that these were already made in the Stone Age. Pile weaving resulted from man's attempt at mimicking the tactile qualities and thermal insulation of these early pieces.
The central, camel coloured panel is from bear skin. The coloured frames are from Karakol sheep skin which has been successively dip dyed in indigo and madder.
- Dimensions:Width: 53.15 in (135 cm)Length: 68.9 in (175 cm)
- Style:Tribal (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Fur,Hand-Crafted
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1920
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. The skin is a little dry in some areas and there are a few pieces which have detached but which I have kept. The back shows some 'patchwork' kind of rudimental conservation typical of eastern tribal people.
- Seller Location:Milan, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: 1407289549344
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