Samarkanda Design - Carpet - 173 cm - 117 cm

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Afghanistan, Samarkanda Diseño rug, 173 × 117 cm, weight 5 kg, wool on cotton, handmade, dating to the mid-20th century, generally in good condition.

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We present an exclusive Afghan Samarkand design rug, 100% handmade in Gazni wool of the highest quality. A very fine, soft and elegant piece, with a geometric tribal design inspired by Central Asia and soft, refined colors.

Manufactured roughly between 1940 and 1950, this rug stands out for its excellent artisanal quality, its bright and silky wool, and a very pleasant touch, comparable to the finest antique Ziegler rugs.

Its Samarkand design combines traditional symbolic motifs with a minimalist and sophisticated aesthetic, making it a highly decorative and exclusive piece for classical or modern interiors.

• Origin: Afghanistan
• Type: Samarkand / Khotan
• Material: 100% Gazni wool on cotton
• Construction: Fully handmade
• Period: 1940-1950
• Condition: Very good overall condition for its age
• Wool: Very fine, soft and lustrous
• Size: 173 x 117 cm

An authentic and decorative rug, of great quality and with a lot of character, ideal for collectors and lovers of antique Oriental rugs.

We present an exclusive Afghan Samarkand design rug, 100% handmade in Gazni wool of the highest quality. A very fine, soft and elegant piece, with a geometric tribal design inspired by Central Asia and soft, refined colors.

Manufactured roughly between 1940 and 1950, this rug stands out for its excellent artisanal quality, its bright and silky wool, and a very pleasant touch, comparable to the finest antique Ziegler rugs.

Its Samarkand design combines traditional symbolic motifs with a minimalist and sophisticated aesthetic, making it a highly decorative and exclusive piece for classical or modern interiors.

• Origin: Afghanistan
• Type: Samarkand / Khotan
• Material: 100% Gazni wool on cotton
• Construction: Fully handmade
• Period: 1940-1950
• Condition: Very good overall condition for its age
• Wool: Very fine, soft and lustrous
• Size: 173 x 117 cm

An authentic and decorative rug, of great quality and with a lot of character, ideal for collectors and lovers of antique Oriental rugs.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Model
Samarkanda Design
Length
173 cm
Width
117 cm
Material
Wool on cotton
Country of origin
Afghanistan
Condition
Overall in good condition
Professionally cleaned
No
Manufacturing period
Mid 20th century
Weight
5 kg
SpainVerified
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Objects sold
96.97%
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