Samarkanda Design - Carpet - 173 cm - 117 cm

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Origin Afghanistan, model Samarkanda Diseño, rug 173 × 117 cm, handmade in 100% Gazni wool on cotton, dating from the mid-20th century.

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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.

Produced approximately between 1940 and 1950, this rug stands out for its excellent craftsmanship, its bright and silky wool, and a very pleasant feel to the touch, comparable to the finest antique Ziegler carpets.

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: Entirely handmade
• Era: 1940-1950
• Condition: Very good overall for its age
• Very fine, soft, and bright wool
• Dimensions: 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 carpets.

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.

Produced approximately between 1940 and 1950, this rug stands out for its excellent craftsmanship, its bright and silky wool, and a very pleasant feel to the touch, comparable to the finest antique Ziegler carpets.

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: Entirely handmade
• Era: 1940-1950
• Condition: Very good overall for its age
• Very fine, soft, and bright wool
• Dimensions: 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 carpets.

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
242
Objects sold
97.3%
Private

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