22' X 9'8" Vintage Maimana Kilim [SH-280] maroon

22' X 9'8" Vintage Maimana Kilim [SH-280] maroonA monumental vintage Maimana kilim from Afghanistan. Wood colors with vegetable dye colors. Diagonal rows of serrated triangles and striped kilim ends. 7 colors, very good condition, and was given a museum quality hand wash.

see "Turkoman Tribal Rugs" by Werner Loges

which is typical of Dokhtor-I-Ghazi weavings

Repaired silt on the rear with some traces of old adhesive where mended

filling the turquoise-outlined niche

An antique early Ersari main carpet

Fully secured sides with original macrame ends

this piece features an opposing bird head rectangular frame

All original

Condition: Excellent condition with full pile

With 5 colors and a 2 cord selvage

A lovely and light sky blue ground features ivory octagonal lattice and chocolate brown wool stitching with cruciforms within the lattice are wiggly boteh/fish

Age: 1940sOrigin: AfghanDimensions: 3'10" X 6'4"Condition: Excellent condition