Armenian Antique Carpet
$100.00 USD
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;
- Status
- live
- Condition
- used
- Category
- Home & Garden
- Location
- Lebanon, Metn, Jal El Dib
- Seller
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