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Minimalist Antique Woolen Namad Felt, 19th Century - Afghanistan

$2,158.52
£1,605.72
€1,800
CA$2,955.75
A$3,286.40
CHF 1,715.98
MX$40,003.46
NOK 21,895.10
SEK 20,514.66
DKK 13,702.41
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For millennia, Central Asian nomads relied on age-old designs. Felt, prized for its insulation and portability, featured prominently in their lives until its decline a few decades ago. Essential within yurts, it often served as protective coverings for entrances. Originating from Sistan, an isolated area straddling Iran and Afghanistan, Namad felts have endured unchanged, adorned with ancient symbols. Their remarkable modernity stems from their isolation from urban decorative influences, preserving their remote motifs through the ages. The felts we have on offer originate from a collection that was acquired at Altai Gallery in Milan, a high-end gallery specialized in antique rugs and tapestries. Origination: Afghanistan, end 1900s. Provenance: Altai Gallery Milano, certificate supplied. Condition: Very good Materials: Felted wool Approximate dimensions: Length: 150 cm Width: 52 cm Height: 1 cm
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 20.48 in (52 cm)Length: 59.06 in (150 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Renens, CH
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5599239096402

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