10' x 12'10" ft hand knotted, authentic and clean antique rug (early 1900s estimate Mashad) made of fine lamb sheep wool and vegetable dyes with amazing hue variation. Professionally cleaned. No holes, tears, animal or smoke. There is some antique wear over the century but clean, durable and colorful with value for another century. Double knotted upon two foundation layers for extreme durability. Millions of individually hand tied knots, 150 per square inch per foundation layer or 300 effective kpsi. Durable and charming for another century of use, will maintain value. Background is a nuanced red tone darker and lighter tones from natural dye oxidation over the century, a beautiful affect called 'abrash' by curators and collectors. Old world dye techniques unmatched today. Accents including indigo blue, cream, earth tones and more! A lifetime quality item that will maintain or exceed value. Natural vegetable dyes from pomegranate, beet, madder root, indigo, lilac, hyacinth, weld, larkspur, and more! See all 24 images!

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