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USD 100
Armenian Antique Carpet
Jal El Dib, Metn
3 weeks agoDetails
TypeCarpets
ConditionUsed
Seller TypeIndividual
Description
Carpet measures: rectangular carpet measures - 111cm x191cm;
A typical beautiful antique Armenian rug from Sunik region that contains geometric motifs & Armenian sacred symbols. This is a tribal hand-made carpet woven from natural wools & with colors that are vegetable-based dyes woven using Armenian knot.
The rug has three beautifully designed borders;
• First & third borders: running dog border pattern;
• Second border: a repeating series of typical Armenian cross shapes. The crosses are believed to have religious significance since they are consistent with the motifs found in Armenian manuscripts & relief sculptures on Armenian churches & monasteries.
The middle design: the carpet contains in the middle a series of typical “Armenian church rattlers” that are used to drive evil spirits away from the sacred place.
Material: 100% wool;
Edge finish: Typical Armenian carpets have an edge finish. The edges are overcast - covered with a simple running stitch or selvaged (finished with a woven band) reinforcing the edges;
Color Family: Dull red cochineal, grey and white;
Location
Jal El DibMetn
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