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Vintage Overdyed Blue Skull Rug Inspired by Alexander McQueen

$9,999
£7,592.48
€8,682.57
CA$13,970.05
A$15,537.75
CHF 8,113.33
MX$189,077.87
NOK 103,619.60
SEK 97,176.90
DKK 64,801.31
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80273, Vintage Overdyed Blue Skull Rug Inspired by Alexander McQueen 07'08 x 11'02. Drawing inspiration from Alexander McQueen, Día de los Muertos, and Disney's Coco movie, this hand knotted wool distressed vintage Calavera skull area rug has been crafted from a vintage Persian Tabriz that has been overdyed in blue hues. It is adorned with decorative elements of florals, marigolds, hearts, rosary, and geometric accents honoring a deceased loved one on All Saint's Day. The piece was made through a process of distressing and over-dyeing, with the artist then hand-carving away the design from the pile of the rug. The original designs of the Persian rug peek through the blue colored dye with floriated vines and palmettes visible. With its Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead symbolism of duality, the elegant design of the sugar skull is representative of remembrance, death, return or a symbol of spirituality. This vintage Persian sugar skull rug is a wonderful way to celebrate the memories of loved ones through art. Applicable for a variety of interior styles: Contemporary, Modern, Urban, Mexican, International, Gothic, Victorian, Eclectic, Industrial, Medieval, Steampunk, Machine Age, or converted factor apartments. Catering to traditional style with a twist of modern eccentric design, this blue overdyed skull rug is also well-suited for anyone with in the cognitive and Craniotomy business; including brain surgeons, neurosurgeons, neurologists, psychiatrists, psychologists, neuro-physiologists, neuro-chemists, neuro-biologists, neuro-psychologists, neuro-anatomists, neuro-geneticists, behavioral neuro-scientists and list continues. Distressed. Desirable Age Wear. Abrash. Hand knotted wool. Made in Iran (Persia). Measures: 07'08" x 11'02".
  • Similar to:
    Alexander McQueen (Designer)Wunderkammer Studio (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 92 in (233.68 cm)Length: 134 in (340.36 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (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: 80273 Vintage Blue Overdyed Skull Rug 07'08 x 11'021stDibs: LU942921226032

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