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1920's Antique Southwestern-Style Ganado-Inspired Kilim

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78351 Antique Southwestern-Style Ganado Kilim, 03'09 x 07'01. This antique handwoven wool kilim rug exemplifies the enduring artistry and symbolism of early 20th-century Southwestern textile traditions. Inspired by the iconic Ganado aesthetic, this piece features a bold and balanced composition defined by geometric clarity and a reverence for the natural world. The central motif—a striking red and black cross—anchors the design with a sense of grounded strength, framed by stepped and angular motifs that echo the rugged terrain of the high desert. These design elements, long celebrated in regional weaving, suggest themes of harmony, resilience, and sacred symmetry. The main field is rendered in a warm palette of grays, browns, and beige, colors drawn from undyed wool and natural dyes that evoke the sandstone cliffs, volcanic soils, and sun-drenched mesas of the Southwest. The central cross stands as a visual and symbolic focal point, radiating calm and structure. It is surrounded by layered stepped patterns that suggest ascending pathways, mountainous silhouettes, or even ripples of movement—gestures toward the interconnectedness of land, spirit, and creation. The border is enriched with jagged sawtooth and complementary motifs, forming a protective visual framework around the field. These angular bands serve both aesthetic and symbolic purposes—echoing lightning forms and standing as guardians of the interior design. Their rhythmic placement guides the eye inward, creating a dance between containment and expansion, stillness and energy. Variations in wool texture and subtle abrash throughout the rug enhance its organic beauty and speak to the handmade nature of its construction. This antique Ganado-inspired kilim is not merely a decorative textile—it is a woven narrative of place, tradition, and artistic legacy. Whether displayed as a dramatic wall hanging or laid as a statement floor covering, it brings warmth, structure, and meaning to the space it inhabits. Ideal for both rustic and contemporary settings, this piece offers a tactile connection to the American Southwest’s cultural heritage and the timeless practice of storytelling through thread. Abrash. Age Wear. Hand-woven wool. Made in America. Measures: 03'09 x 07'01. Date: 1920's. Early 20th Century.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 45 in (114.3 cm)Length: 85 in (215.9 cm)
  • Style:
    Spanish Colonial (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920-1929
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 78351 Antique Southwestern-Style Kilim Rug, 03'09 x 07'011stDibs: LU942931208092

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