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Old Gharabagh Kelim | 412 x 170 cm | Nr. 8549
Old Gharabagh Kelim | 412 x 170 cm | Nr. 8549
Old Gharabagh Kelim | 412 x 170 cm | Nr. 8549
Old Gharabagh Kelim | 412 x 170 cm | Nr. 8549

Old Gharabagh Kelim | 412 x 170 cm | Nr. 8549

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Old Gharabagh Kelim

This one-of-a-kind piece in beige unites traditional craftsmanship with timeless elegance. At 412 × 170 cm, it makes a runner for hallway and entrance area. It also looks good beside the bed. The harmonious colouring and the distinctive texture lend any room an exclusive, homely atmosphere. A rug of this quality is far more than a furnishing item – it is a piece of traditional textile art with individual character and lasting value.

Availability In stock | Delivery time: 1–3 working days
Origin Persia
Dimensions 412 cm x 170 cm (= 7.0 m²)
Construction hand-woven
Material Weft (pile): wool (hand-spun, natural dyes)
Warp: wool
Pile height 4 mm
Year of manufacture 1920
Condition pre-owned and cleaned
Colour Beige
Edition one-of-a-kind piece

Origin

Bright colours and simple patterns – that is what Kelims are known for. Kelims (also written Kilim, Qilim) were traditionally made only for the weavers' own use. Nomads and farmers used, and still use, their Kelims as rugs on the floor, but also as tent or wall hangings, blankets, cushions or bags. Because Kelims were constant companions in everyday life, their patterns – however naive they may look – always carry a personal message and hold meaning for the weavers and their families.

In Europe it is above all the Kelims from Turkey, the Caucasus, Iran, Afghanistan and the Turkmen cultural sphere that are known and loved. In fact, rugs are hand-woven in every country where rugs are knotted. This Kelim was woven in the Gharabagh region (also Karabagh) in Azerbaijan. Characteristic of Gharabagh Kelims are floral motifs on a dark ground – a feature found widely across the Caucasus.

This Old Gharabagh Kelim is around 106 years old and a true collector's piece.

Material

Gharabagh Kelims are hand-woven and consist only of warp and weft threads, so they have no thick, upward-facing pile. Kelims show the same pattern on both sides and can therefore be used either way up. The pattern is created by the coloured weft threads that are woven into the warp.

The weft threads of this Gharabagh Kelim are made of hand-spun sheep's wool dyed with plant colours. Before the rug was woven, the sheep were first sheared and the wool was then cleaned, combed and finally spun. After spinning, the wool for Kelim rugs is dyed with natural colours in an elaborate process. Because of this traditional method, the pile of Kelim rugs feels dry and slightly furry. The warp threads of this Gharabagh Kelim are made of wool.

Condition

You are not the first to take a liking to this Old Gharabagh Kelim. It had owners before you who valued and used it. It was hand-woven around 1920. It has been thoroughly cleaned and is in good but unrestored condition. Apart from a few small repairs, the rug is in good condition. We have not restored this Old Gharabagh Kelim because we feel it has a special charm just as it is. If you would like us to, we will of course be happy to restore it for you. Either way, this Old Gharabagh Kelim will give you pleasure for decades to come.

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