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Vintage American Southwestern Area Rug in Earth Tones: Ivory, Brown, Gray & Blac

$4,400
£3,359.28
€3,847.55
CA$6,164.38
A$6,892.53
CHF 3,615.42
MX$83,485.10
NOK 45,637.57
SEK 43,116.48
DKK 28,718.17

About the Item

Discover the profound cultural richness and earthy beauty of this Vintage American Southwestern Area Rug, meticulously handwoven circa the mid-1900s. This captivating piece embodies the iconic aesthetic of Southwestern textiles, celebrated for their deep connection to the land and indigenous heritage. The rug features a harmonious palette of natural earth tone colors, including warm brown, rich black, creamy ivory, and subtle gray. Consistent with traditional Southwestern craftsmanship, this rug is expertly flat-woven using resilient handspun wool for the body, set upon a sturdy cotton foundation. The authentic hues are derived from natural organic dyes, meticulously prepared by the weavers from elements found around their tribal lands, ensuring a palette that is both vibrant and enduring. The design of this Southwestern rug is characterized by bold geometric patterns, where each motif and symbol carries deep religious and cultural meanings of the indigenous peoples of the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico. These designs are not merely decorative but reflect ancestral stories, beliefs, and sacred elements passed down through generations. This authentic and culturally significant rug is perfect as a collector’s item, a unique statement piece, or a refined floor accent in Southwestern, rustic, bohemian, or modern interior design schemes, bringing both timeless beauty and a profound narrative to any space. Dimensions: 37” x 64” Date of Manufacture: 2nd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Southwest, United States Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot, SKU: 2154 MID-20TH CENTURY, VINTAGE SOUTHWESTERN RUG, AMERICAN INDIAN RUG, NATIVE AMERICAN RUG, AREA RUG, EARTH TONES, IVORY, BROWN, GRAY, BLACK, GEOMETRIC DESIGN, SYMBOLIC, CULTURAL MEANING, HANDWOVEN, FLAT-WEAVE, WOOL RUG, COTTON FOUNDATION, NATURAL ORGANIC DYES, INDIGENOUS ART, COLLECTIBLE RUG, STATEMENT PIECE, SOUTHWESTERN DECOR, RUSTIC INTERIORS, BOHEMIAN STYLE, MODERN INTERIORS.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 37 in (93.98 cm)Length: 64 in (162.56 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Cotton,Wool,Hand-Knotted,Hand-Woven,Vegetable Dyed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950-1959
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Barrington, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: The Persian Knot, SKU 21541stDibs: LU8224241476192

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