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77986 Vintage Maramures Romanian Kilim Rug, 03'11 x 05'11.
Maramures Romanian kilim rugs are traditional flat-woven textiles from the Maramures region in northern Romania, celebrated for their bold geometric patterns and vibrant colors. These kilims showcase striking motifs such as diamonds, hexagons, and zigzags, often in bright reds, blues, greens, yellows, and whites derived from natural dyes. Primarily made from hand-spun wool, occasionally with cotton warp threads, they are crafted using a flat-weaving technique that tightly interweaves warp and weft threads, creating intricate and durable patterns without a pile.
Beyond their functional use as floor coverings and wall hangings, Maramures kilim rugs possess significant cultural and artistic value. The weaving skills and techniques are passed down through generations, with patterns often reflecting local beliefs and traditions. Today, these kilims are highly valued for their beauty and craftsmanship, sought after by collectors and interior designers worldwide. They represent the rich artistic legacy of the Maramures region, making them cherished cultural artifacts both within Romania and internationally.
This hand-woven wool vintage Maramures Romanian kilim rug, featuring an expressive Southwest Navajo design, is a captivating vision of woven beauty with incredible detail and texture. The rug's pinkish-brick red field showcases a bold geometric pattern composed of cartouche rectangles, cross motifs, and serrated stars. These intricate designs are framed by a repeating star border and flanked with an outer sawtooth guard band, creating a sense of order and definition.
The striking interplay of pattern and scale imbues this flatweave Romanian kilim rug with immense visual interest and graphic appeal. The vibrant colors, derived from natural dyes, and the traditional hand-spun wool craftsmanship reflect the rich cultural heritage of the Maramures region. This unique rug merges the artistic legacies of Maramures and the American Southwest, making it a cherished piece for collectors and interior designers worldwide.
- Rendered in variegated shades of pinkish-brick red, lavender, gray, purple, navy blue, dark green, beige, dark rose, peach, and yellow, with other accent colors.
- Abrash.
- Hand-woven wool.
- Made in Romania.
- Measures: 03'11 x 05'11.
