2x9 BLUE VINTAGE RUNNER RUG HAND-KNOTTED ANTIQUE ORIENTAL handmade navy 2x8 2x10 For Sale

Hard to find colors, narrow size, type, and condition: 2\'3\" x 9\'1\" ft hand knotted runner rug in A+ top 1% condition (early 1900s estimate) made of fine lamb sheep wool and vegetable dyes with amazing hue variation unmatched by modern techniques by Old World skilled craftspeople. Professionally cleaned. No tears, holes, animals or smoke. Even pile. Double tied knots upon two foundation layers for durability, finely and durably knotted. Millions of individually hand tied knots. Dyes oxidize over the century giving nuanced lighter and darker reds and blues as seen in images, a beautiful effect called \'abrash\' by curators and collectors.Lifetime heirloom quality and exceptionally rare design. See all images.

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