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1930's Southwestern-Style Eye Dazzler Kilim Rug
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77867 Vintage Southwestern-Style Eye Dazzler Kilim Rug, 02'09 x 03'11. Woven with meditative rhythm and bold intent, this vintage wool kilim from the mid-20th century captures the essence of the Eye Dazzler tradition within Southwestern textile art. Its hypnotic arrangement of serrated diamonds and hourglass motifs unfolds in a visual cadence, echoing the sacred geometries of land and sky. Each symmetrical shape draws the gaze inward and outward, as though charting a spiritual topography—guiding both heart and mind across visible terrain and unseen pathways.
The palette speaks in tones drawn from earth and time: rust red as iron-rich canyon cliffs, creamy beige like wind-smoothed sandstone, and weathered taupe-gray reminiscent of aged wool spun and dyed with care. Though softened by the years, these hues retain their vibrancy, a testament to the resilience of weavers who carried forward ancestral forms during times of cultural transformation. The border, composed of serrated chevrons, forms a ceremonial perimeter—its zigzag rhythm evoking lightning strikes, protection, and energetic boundaries between realms.
Woven circa the 1930s, during an era when regional trading posts served as bridges between cultures, this kilim reflects a moment when Native American-inspired weavers reinterpreted traditional forms for evolving audiences. The Eye Dazzler tradition—first kindled during the Germantown period of the late 19th century—finds here a more grounded, elemental expression. The colors are more restrained, the composition more symmetrical, yet the spirit remains electric, balancing form and flow with clarity and intent.
Whether hung as a visual talisman or laid in a quiet space for reflection, this Southwestern-style Eye Dazzler kilim transcends its utility. It is a woven invocation—an artifact of memory and meaning, echoing the pulse of sacred landscapes and the timeless rhythm of creation. With each thread, it speaks of lineage, reverence, and the enduring beauty of pattern as prayer.
Rendered in variegated shades of brown, taupe, red, light gray, and peach with other accent colors.
Desirable Age Wear.
Abrash.
Handwoven wool.
Made in America.
Measures: 02'09 x 03'11.
Date: 1930s. Early 20th Century.
- Dimensions:Width: 33 in (83.82 cm)Length: 47 in (119.38 cm)
- Style:Spanish Colonial (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: 77867 Vintage Southwestern-Style Kilim Rug, 02'09 x 03'111stDibs: LU942925050432
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