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The Lightning Path: A Rare Early 20th-Century Crystal Weaving of Ancestral Power

$5,460
£4,149.23
€4,775.45
CA$7,813.54
A$8,584.84
CHF 4,427.15
MX$102,855.05
NOK 56,211.13
SEK 52,751.86
DKK 35,665.92

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79297 Rare Antique Crystal Southwestern-Style Rug, 03'08 x 06'03. In the silent, red-dust landscapes of the Southwest, where sacred mesas meet cloud-shadowed horizons, this early 20th-century handwoven Crystal textile emerges not simply as a rug, but as a ceremonial inheritance—an emblem of sovereignty, memory, and prestige. Woven by a highly skilled Indigenous artisan whose mastery reflects the artistic innovations of the Crystal trading region, this rare composition resonates with the clarity of a visual prayer. Its stepped diamonds and serrated lightning motifs are rendered in a dramatic interplay of crimson, obsidian black, pale ivory, and soft grey, summoning elemental forces and ancient geographies into a refined, collectible format. The central axis bursts forth with lightning-inspired forms—symbolizing transformation, continuity, and sacred power—while the angular, bowtie-like medallions evoke ceremonial fans, feathers, or mirrored reflections of sacred mountain ranges. These signature motifs, rhythmically stacked with impeccable balance, are embraced by a bold sawtooth border in jet black and fiery red, representing protection and spiritual encirclement. The overall composition reads like a topography of the spirit—narrating journeys across land, ancestry, and cosmology in a tightly controlled visual cadence. In every line, there is a legacy; in every hue, a heartbeat. This heirloom-quality weaving showcases handspun wool, a finely tuned warp-and-weft system, and vegetal as well as early aniline dyes—all hallmarks of provenance and connoisseurship. The sophisticated use of negative space and vertical elongation suggests that it may have served a ceremonial purpose or been produced for trade with dignitaries and collectors familiar with its symbolic weight. The technical mastery is self-evident: the tightness of the weave, the mathematical symmetry, and the clarity of each serrated form reflect a weaver at the peak of her artistic vision—creating not just for utility, but for posterity. To own this exquisite work of art is to join an elite lineage of collectors and cultural patrons who understand that true luxury lies in meaning. This piece affirms one’s role not only as a steward of beauty, but as a guardian of living heritage. As an artwork that transcends trend or time, this one-of-a-kind Crystal weaving serves as both a design statement and a moral investment: an extraordinary masterpiece of cultural reverence, irreplaceable in its grace, significance, and rarity. Abrash. Handwoven wool. Made in America. Measures: 03'08 x 06'03. Pile Height: 0.07 of an inch. Date: 1910's. Early 20th Century.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 44 in (111.76 cm)Length: 75 in (190.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Spanish Colonial (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
    United States
  • Period:
    Early 20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920-1929
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash. Age Wear.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 79297 Rare Antique Crystal Southwestern-Style Rug, 03'08 x 06'031stDibs: LU942946957052

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