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Vintage Hand-Woven Mid-Century Modern Kilim Rug – Ocean Scene Motif

$2,500
£1,911.38
€2,201.53
CA$3,503.27
A$3,911.07
CHF 2,049.34
MX$47,875.31
NOK 26,026.65
SEK 24,539.82
DKK 16,430.22

About the Item

A striking vintage hand-woven flat-weave kilim rug from the mid-20th century, beautifully designed in the mid-century modern aesthetic. This unique textile depicts a whimsical and richly detailed underwater ocean scene, featuring a variety of marine life including fish, turtles, crabs, kelp forests, coral, underwater rocks, and mountainous seabeds. Woven in a harmonious palette of Persian blues for the background, the aquatic elements come to life in vibrant tones of ivory, brown, red, and yellow. The artistic composition and graphic quality make this small kilim an exceptional example of narrative textile art. This piece can be displayed as a distinctive floor accent or mounted as wall art, making it a versatile addition to modern, eclectic, or coastal-inspired interiors. A rare and charming find for collectors of vintage textiles and oceanic design. Dimensions: 41” x 55” Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Turkey Material: Wool on a cotton foundation Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 2202 vintage ocean kilim rug, mid century modern kilim, underwater scene rug, hand woven kilim wall art, marine life textile, Persian blue kilim, turtle fish rug, mid-century underwater rug, kilim tapestry ocean, flat weave ocean scene, oceanic design rug, hand woven sea life kilim, vintage nautical textile, collectible kilim rug, blue kilim wall hanging, aquatic theme rug, mid-century textile art, kelp forest kilim, decorative ocean tapestry, small kilim floor rug.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 41 in (104.14 cm)Length: 55 in (139.7 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Cotton,Wool,Hand-Woven
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950-1959
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Barrington, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: The Persian Knot, SKU 22021stDibs: LU8224242176232

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