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1930's Southwestern-Style Eye Dazzler Kilim Rug
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77872 Vintage Southwestern-Style Eye Dazzler Kilim Rug, 02'07 x 02'09. This vintage handwoven wool kilim is a captivating example of the Eye Dazzler tradition within Southwestern textile art, known for its electrifying geometry and luminous color play. With bold zigzag patterns and serrated diamond forms radiating across the field, this piece embodies the visual intensity and structural precision that define the Eye Dazzler aesthetic—a design movement that emerged in the late 19th century as Native American-inspired weavers began incorporating commercially dyed yarns into their work, expanding their visual language.
The composition centers on a dynamic arrangement of serrated diamonds rendered in a sophisticated palette of cream, gold, gray, and black. These tones, though more restrained than the saturated hues often associated with Eye Dazzlers, mirror the quiet majesty of the Southwestern landscape—sun-bleached stone, golden sand, overcast sky. The layered symmetry of the pattern creates an optical rhythm, inviting the viewer into a dance of movement and stillness, energy and balance.
Historically, Eye Dazzler kilims marked a transformative chapter in Southwestern weaving traditions. The introduction of aniline and commercial dyes—made available through trade routes and frontier commerce—allowed weavers to explore a broader chromatic range and more elaborate compositions. This stylistic evolution merged deep-rooted cultural symbolism with creative innovation, resulting in textiles that not only retained traditional meanings but also reflected the dynamic interplay between heritage and adaptation.
This vintage Southwestern-style kilim is more than a visually arresting textile—it is a woven narrative of ingenuity, resilience, and aesthetic evolution. The Eye Dazzler design, with its vibrant geometry and historical significance, continues to inspire collectors, designers, and admirers of Native American-inspired art. Whether placed on the floor, draped over furniture, or displayed as wall art, this kilim brings with it a sense of warmth, artistry, and cultural storytelling.
Rendered in variegated shades of cream, gold, gray, beige, taupe, tan, and black with other accent colors.
Abrash. Desirable Age Wear.
Handwoven wool.
Made in America.
Measures: 02'07 x 02'09.
Date: 1930's. Early 20th Century.
- Dimensions:Width: 31 in (78.74 cm)Length: 33 in (83.82 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Woven
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1930-1939
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 77872 Vintage Southwestern-Style Kilim Rug, 02'07 x 02'091stDibs: LU942925049832
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