Samarkanda Design - Carpet - 173 cm - 117 cm
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Afghan handmade Samarkanda Diseño rug, model Samarkanda Diseño, 173 × 117 cm, 100% Gazni wool on cotton, dating to the 1940s–1950s.
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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 Asian aesthetics and soft, refined colors.
Manufactured approximately between 1940 and 1950, this rug stands out for its excellent craftsmanship, its bright and silky wool, and a texture very pleasant to the touch, comparable to the best 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 both classic and modern interiors.
• Origin: Afghanistan
• Type: Samarkand / Khotan
• Material: 100% Gazni wool on cotton
• Manufacturing: Fully handmade
• Era: 1940-1950
• Condition: Very good overall condition 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 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 Asian aesthetics and soft, refined colors.
Manufactured approximately between 1940 and 1950, this rug stands out for its excellent craftsmanship, its bright and silky wool, and a texture very pleasant to the touch, comparable to the best 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 both classic and modern interiors.
• Origin: Afghanistan
• Type: Samarkand / Khotan
• Material: 100% Gazni wool on cotton
• Manufacturing: Fully handmade
• Era: 1940-1950
• Condition: Very good overall condition 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 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
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