Early 20th Century Indian Cotton Dhurrie Carpet
This antique all-cotton Indian flat-weave shows a grass green field with one central and two half side columns of pale blue lobed crosses with central pale salmon rosette centres, framed by a wide equally ice blue border with a bud and rosette design. An antique tapestry-woven piece in an unusual large size and in good condition.
Stock ID: | #17726 |
General Rug Type: | Indian |
Specific Rug Type: | Dhurrie |
Circa: | 1925 |
Ground Color: | Green |
Border Color: | Lavender |
Origin: | India |
Material: | Cotton |
Weave: | Flat Weave |
Shape: | Rectangle |
Width: | 6' 8" ( 203 cm ) |
Length: | 28' 2" ( 859 cm ) |
DescriptionDhurrieThese are flat, tapestry woven cotton carpets from India in geometric designs most available dhurries are new or semi-antique. Although not hard wearing, they are excellent for informal interiors with their light colors and open, graphic patterns. The range of weaves is similar to that of their structural cousins, the kilim, sizes up to 25 feet long are available and the prices are inexpensive. | |
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