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Central Asian Felt Carpet

Offered by: Double Knot

Description
A tribal floor cover made in felt technique - matting, condensing and pressing wool fibers, possibly the oldest form of wool fabric. Felt rugs like this were the everyday floor covers in nomads' tents and village homes from the Balkans to Central Asia. This large example is very well built, sturdy and double sided, featuring a characteristic Uzbek-Turkmen design.

More Information

Origin:	Uzbekistan
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Felt; wool
Condition:	Good. Very well preserved, sturdy and clean.
Creation Date:	Mid-20th Century
Styles / Movements:	Tribal, Other
Dealer Reference #:	DK-42-98
Incollect Reference #:	239718

Dimensions

W.	82 in;	H.	154 in;
W.	208.28 cm;	H.	391.16 cm;

Message from Seller:

Established in 2002, Double Knot is New York City's premier gallery for tribal rugs and textiles. The gallery focuses on old and antique pieces from Turkey, Iran, the Caucasus, Central Asia and Morocco, promoting better understanding of their rich weaving traditions in the context of their history, art and culture.