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VINTAGE INDIAN KASHMIRThe term "vintage" when applied to rugs, is used to describe an old rug that has been rebirthed. This happens by shearing and shaving the pile and or sun fading it. Their appeal lies in the textural worn nature of the pile surface and the muted or aged appearance of their tones While there is no single set of aesthetic values that defines the "vintage rug style", typically they are unique and original examples of the traditional weavers art, whether

Kuba weavings reward close study as much as distant admiration

It was this rustic & authentic construction that produced uneven edges and natural irregularities

being one of a kind

ensuring enduring clarity

hooked borders and stylised animal motifs reflect layered tribal symbolism

giving an evenly worn

Structurally robust and artistically sophisticated

The soumak construction creates a flat-woven textile of remarkable strength

For the discerning collector

Large-scale palmettes and medallions dominate spacious fields

achieved through refined dye processes

that is woven in Afghanistan using various weaving techniques and finishes