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Antique 19th Century Southwestern Double Saddle Blanket Kilim Circa 1880s

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79216 Late 19th Century Antique Southwest Modern Rug, 01'10 x 03'06. Woven in the transformative twilight of the 19th century, this antique handwoven wool Southwestern kilim—believed to be a double saddle blanket from the American Southwest—embodies a profound aesthetic and cultural evolution. Likely crafted in the 1880s during a moment of regional transition, this textile bridges the worlds of tradition and adaptation. With proportions suggesting it once folded gracefully across a working saddle, it now endures as a relic of functional artistry—an heirloom of quiet power and rare provenance. Its minimalism is intentional, its geometry meditative: an extraordinary artifact not merely to be seen, but to be felt. Two bold diamond medallions anchor the composition along a vertical axis, each radiating stepped motifs that evoke ancient cartography—suggesting cornstalks, flowing water, and sacred paths across the land. These motifs—rendered in espresso brown and cardinal red against a natural ivory wool ground—speak in a visual language of harmony and movement, calling to mind the balance between earth and sky. The elemental clarity in this exceptional textile is its elegance: every form is meaningful, every absence deliberate. This is a precious weaving that embraces restraint, and in doing so, speaks volumes. The high-quality wool is rich with tonal depth and natural abrash, created through the use of undyed handspun fleece—likely from heritage sheep breeds native to the region. Without synthetic dyes or commercial yarns, the colors remain rooted in the soil and stone of the high desert: soft sandstone, volcanic basalt, and the muted shimmer of early morning light. The visible weft-work and variegated surface tell of hands deeply attuned to material and motion. This tactile dimension not only affirms its authenticity, but elevates it—transforming a utilitarian object into a rarefied piece of design history. Now reimagined as a piece of interior sculpture, this exquisite work of art offers a unique investment in cultural memory and aesthetic purity. Whether displayed in a modern architectural space, layered with Japanese wabi-sabi influences, or integrated into an art-forward Santa Fe home, its legacy radiates. Scarce and visually arresting, this double saddle blanket is more than a decorative textile—it is a narrative of resilience, a symbol of rooted elegance, and a vessel of meaning woven into every thread. It invites not just admiration, but reverence. Distressed. Age Wear. Abrash. Handwoven wool. Made in America. Measures: 01'10 x 03'06. Pile Height: 0.13 of an inch. Date: 1880's. Late 19th Century.

Dimensions:

Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)Length: 42 in (106.68 cm)

Style:

Spanish Colonial (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Wool,Hand-Woven

Place of Origin:

United States

Period:

Late 19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1880-1889

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. Abrash. Distressed Edges. Age Wear.

Seller Location:

Dallas, TX

Reference Number:

$5,460

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