Antique Gendje rug with a diagonally striped field

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Antique Gendje rug with a diagonally striped field

Code: GJQG01

Age: second half 19th century

Size: 125x264cm

Size (ft): 4'1"x8'7"

Structure: wool pile, ivory wool warps and red wool wefts.

Knots: Gördes (Turkish, symmetrical)

Description: Beautifully drawn diagonal stripe design (derives from medieval textile designs ) with a wonderful rhythmic alternation of colors. The border employs polychrome star motif. Excellent condition, good pile.

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