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Vintage Southwestern-Style Chinle-Inspired Kilim Rug

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77999 Vintage Southwestern-Style Chinle-Inspired Kilim Rug, 04'02 x 07'02. This vintage handwoven wool kilim rug reflects the quiet elegance and symbolic storytelling found in Southwestern weaving traditions. Set against an abrashed beige field, the central motif of a stylized corn plant emerges with soft authority—its vertical form a symbol of life, nourishment, and connection to the earth. Corn, long revered in Native American-inspired belief systems, serves here as a visual metaphor for growth, resilience, and spiritual sustenance. Rendered in gentle pastel hues, the motif radiates serenity and honors the enduring relationship between land and life. Framing the central figure, horizontal bands in subtle tones of lavender, peach, and aqua span both ends of the rug. These delicate stripes introduce a sense of compositional symmetry while evoking the color palette of early morning skies over the desert. Their nuanced transitions mirror the unfolding rhythms of nature—dawn to dusk, season to season—inviting reflection on the cycles of time and the gentle progression of life, themes deeply rooted in Indigenous worldviews. Adding further richness to the composition is a horizontal Greek Key motif, sometimes referred to as the “running dog” or Vitruvian scroll. Woven near the top and bottom of the field, this ancient pattern carries with it universal symbolism: continuity, protection, and the unbroken flow of life. Within this Southwestern context, the motif functions as a protective boundary and symbolic guardian, encircling the central corn plant and reinforcing the themes of balance and wholeness. A compelling blend of refinement and meaning, this Southwestern-style Chinle-inspired kilim stands as both textile art and visual meditation. Its careful use of traditional geometric elements and soft, earthy tones make it an ideal choice for interiors that value natural harmony, thoughtful design, and symbolic resonance. Whether placed in a quiet sanctuary, rustic retreat, or modern desert dwelling, this rug invites pause, presence, and appreciation for the enduring power of pattern rooted in place. Rendered in variegated shades of beige, lavender, sky blue, light pink, rose, peach, and champagne with other neutral accent colors. Abrash. Handwoven wool. Made in America. Measures: 04'02 x 07'02. Date: 1980's. Late 20th Century.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 50 in (127 cm)Length: 86 in (218.44 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1980-1989
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 77999 Vintage Southwestern-Style Kilim Rug, 04'02 x 07'021stDibs: LU942927300992

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