Rug - 325 cm - 125 cm - Large wool tapestry
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Tunisia-born Grande tapisserie laine, a large, handwoven wool tapestry measuring about 325 by 125 cm and dating from the mid-20th century, in very good condition.
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Large Tunisian textile piece in wool, entirely handmade, originating from a family wedding trousseau and dated around 1965 according to family tradition. Origin: northeastern Tunisia, Cap Bon region according to family provenance.
Elaborate composition with a large black field, organized around geometric medallions and numerous stylized motifs, surrounded by several polychrome decorative borders.
Family tradition associates its decorative repertoire with Tunisian Amazigh/Berber culture, some motifs traditionally linked to the protection of the home, family prosperity, fertility, and protection against the evil eye.
The reverse, traditionally protected by a fabric cover, has been partially photographed with it uncovered, allowing observation of the workmanship structure and the numerous thread changes required to execute the design.
Dimensions: approximately 325 × 125 cm
Material: wool
Technique: entirely hand textile work. The knot density is not specified.
Colors: dominant black, ivory, burnt-orange/terracotta, burgundy, light blue, dark blue, turquoise, yellow, with some green shades.
Condition: very good. Colors and pattern particularly well preserved. The reverse is protected by a large textile cover.
Provenance: family piece produced, according to family tradition, by the current owner’s grandmother for her wedding trousseau around 1965. Has been kept within the family since."
Large Tunisian textile piece in wool, entirely handmade, originating from a family wedding trousseau and dated around 1965 according to family tradition. Origin: northeastern Tunisia, Cap Bon region according to family provenance.
Elaborate composition with a large black field, organized around geometric medallions and numerous stylized motifs, surrounded by several polychrome decorative borders.
Family tradition associates its decorative repertoire with Tunisian Amazigh/Berber culture, some motifs traditionally linked to the protection of the home, family prosperity, fertility, and protection against the evil eye.
The reverse, traditionally protected by a fabric cover, has been partially photographed with it uncovered, allowing observation of the workmanship structure and the numerous thread changes required to execute the design.
Dimensions: approximately 325 × 125 cm
Material: wool
Technique: entirely hand textile work. The knot density is not specified.
Colors: dominant black, ivory, burnt-orange/terracotta, burgundy, light blue, dark blue, turquoise, yellow, with some green shades.
Condition: very good. Colors and pattern particularly well preserved. The reverse is protected by a large textile cover.
Provenance: family piece produced, according to family tradition, by the current owner’s grandmother for her wedding trousseau around 1965. Has been kept within the family since."
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Large wool tapestry
Number of objects
1
Length
325 cm
Width
125 cm
Material
Wool on wool
Country of origin
Tunisia
Condition
In very good condition
Professionally cleaned
No
Manufacturing period
Mid 20th century
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