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Albanian Kilim Rug Handmade Red and Black Thick Wool
Albanian Kilim Rug Handmade Red and Black Thick Wool
Albanian Kilim Rug Handmade Red and Black Thick Wool
Albanian Kilim Rug Handmade Red and Black Thick Wool
Albanian Kilim Rug Handmade Red and Black Thick Wool
Albanian Kilim Rug Handmade Red and Black Thick Wool
Albanian Kilim Rug Handmade Red and Black Thick Wool
Albanian Kilim Rug Handmade Red and Black Thick Wool
Albanian Kilim Rug Handmade Red and Black Thick Wool
Albanian Kilim Rug Handmade Red and Black Thick Wool
Albanian Kilim Rug Handmade Red and Black Thick Wool

Albanian Kilim Rug Handmade Red and Black Thick Wool "Shaggy Rug" RARE Antique

$ 633.6

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Condition: Good condition
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Material: 100% Wool
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Albania
  • Color: Multi-Color
  • Brand: "Handmade in Albania"
  • Size: Custom
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days

    Description

    This auction is for an extremely rare shaggy kilim from the Korçë region of Albania.This form of kilim is quite thick and made of partially felted goat hair yarn. The felting made it waterproof, so it is likely these pieces were made for outdoor use by nomads. This type of kilim is unique to southern Albania and Northern Greece. They have not been produced in at least 75 years. They were often made with older patterns that may date from the pre-Ottoman empire. The major centers of production were villages around Korçë and Konje. They were thought to have been produced primarily by ethnic Vlach or Aromanian people, who were semi-nomadic. This carpet was created using a horizontal loom. The symbols on this piece represent magical protection and the vine is the tree of life. This type of carpet is no longer in production and quite rare.
    Please view all photos for the exact condition. I see there have been a few repairs, but these are quite old repairs. There is one small hole along the seam. Overall, it is in amazing condition for its age. Measures 78” x 65 ½”.  Stored in a smoke free environment.