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1950's Overdyed Skull Rug, La Rosa de la Muerte: A Woven Calavera of Remembrance
$10,499
£8,065.99
€9,267.73
CA$14,768.14
A$16,591.35
CHF 8,669
MX$202,505.16
NOK 110,071.04
SEK 103,608.70
DKK 69,159.28
About the Item
80431 Rare Vintage Sugar Skull Overdyed Rug, 09'09 x 12'10. “La Rosa de la Muerte: A Woven Calavera of Remembrance”. Step into a realm where heritage and haute design entwine—this one-of-a-kind hand-knotted wool rug, a reborn Persian vintage piece, presents a mesmerizing skull motif delicately hand-shaved into a sea of midnight blue. A poetic ode to Día de los Muertos, this exclusive Calavera rug transcends ornamentation. It is a woven soulscape—a rare fusion of ancestral artistry and contemporary vision, honoring memory, mystery, and the exquisite impermanence of life.
The hand-carved sugar skull radiates symbolic elegance, crowned with floral geometry and adorned with scrolling botanical vines, each echoing the rug’s original Persian lineage beneath its moody, overdyed patina. The blue-on-indigo palette invokes the celestial, while the faded field whispers of time's tender erosion. At once esoteric and opulent, this extraordinary work of art draws aesthetic cues from Mexican folk art and animated homage—calling forth the spirit of Disney’s Coco and the deeper cultural narratives that inspired it.
An unrivaled work of artistic rebellion, this exceptional masterpiece finds its voice in unexpected places—hung like a tapestry in a gallery-style loft, unfurled as a statement in a Brutalist penthouse, or grounding a room of minimalist restraint. Its distressed finish and hand-sculpted design lend gravity and grit, making it an ideal complement to architectural metal, concrete, and exposed brick. This is not just a rug—it’s a relic for the culturally fluent and design-devout.
A symbol of rarity, status, and social good, La Rosa de la Muerte is a celebration of life lived artfully. By upcycling a vintage Persian carpet and fusing it with contemporary symbolism, it not only pays homage to the past but plants itself firmly in the future. This rug is an invitation—to remember, to reflect, and to surround oneself with beauty that holds meaning far beyond the surface.
Distressed. Desirable Age Wear.
Antique Wash. Overdyed.
Abrash.
Hand-Knotted wool.
Made in Iran (Persia).
Measures: 09'09 x 12'10.
Date: 1950's. Mid-20th Century.
- Similar to:Wunderkammer Studio (Artist)Alexander McQueen (Designer)
- Dimensions:Width: 117 in (297.18 cm)Length: 154 in (391.16 cm)
- Style:Gothic (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Knotted
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1950-1959
- Condition:Additions or alterations made to the original: The detailed process involves an antique wash, distressing, over-dyeing and then the artist hand-carves from the pile of the rug to create the skull design. Wear consistent with age and use. The detailed process involves an antique wash, distressing, over-dyeing and then the artist hand-carves from the pile of the rug to create the skull design.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 80431 Vintage Overdyed Blue Skull Rug, 09'09 x 12'101stDibs: LU942921226212
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