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1920's Antique Southwestern-Style Tree of Life Kilim Rug
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78719 Antique Tree of Life Pictorial Rug, 02'04 x 03'05. Rich in symbolism and composed with contemplative beauty, this antique Tree of Life pictorial rug from the American Southwest expresses a visual narrative of balance, renewal, and connection between earth and sky. Woven in the early 20th century, the composition centers on a stylized tree rising vertically across a soft gray field. Each branch hosts an array of delicately rendered birds, their beaks pointed skyward in rhythmic procession. These avian figures—imbued with symbolic resonance—suggest themes of prayer, spirit, and the cyclical return of life.
The palette is serene and subtly varied, composed of vegetal and early aniline dyes in shades of blue, rose, peach, gray, and brown. These soft hues echo the natural tones of desert flora and canyon twilight, lending the textile a gentle luminosity. The tree itself, rising from the base like a corn stalk or axis mundi, provides a central organizing structure. Its arms stretch outward as if reaching toward the cardinal directions, echoing the idea of a sacred center—a place where the physical and the spiritual converge.
Encasing the composition is a warm rose-toned border that frames the inner tableau like a window into a contemplative world. Along its interior edge, stepped and zigzag motifs suggest protective elements—possibly referencing mountains, lightning, or energy in motion. These details, while abstract, convey a sense of spiritual architecture: measured, intentional, and quietly powerful. Each element contributes to a balance of line, color, and symbolism, guiding the viewer through the design like a meditative chant rendered in wool.
This pictorial weaving is not merely decorative; it is emblematic of a weaving tradition that communicates story, reverence, and ecological awareness through geometry and pattern. It reflects a period in Southwestern textile history when pictorial themes gained broader recognition and artistic refinement. With its lyrical composition and evocative symbolism, this Tree of Life rug offers a timeless meditation on growth, balance, and the interconnectedness of all living things.
Rendered in variegated shades of beige, pink, gray, tan, brown, peach, rust, baby blue, and black with other accent colors.
Abrash.
Handwoven wool.
Made in America.
Measures: 02'04 x 03'05.
Date: 1920's. Early 20th Century.
- Creator:Navajo (Weaver)
- Dimensions:Width: 28 in (71.12 cm)Length: 41 in (104.14 cm)
- Style:Aesthetic Movement (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. Desirable Age Wear.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 78719 Antique Tree of Life Kilim Rug, 02'04 x 03'051stDibs: LU942938225682
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