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78628 Vintage Southwest Pueblo Textile, 01'06 x 03'01.
This handwoven wool vintage Southwest Pueblo kilim rug is a vivid expression of cultural brilliance—an elite artifact where visual dynamism meets ancestral narrative. With its bold geometry and saturated palette, this rare textile captures the energy and symbolism of Pueblo design traditions in a form that transcends time. Woven with uncompromising craftsmanship, it exudes a powerful presence—both as a historic object of beauty and as a collectible statement piece for those who seek rarity, refinement, and meaning woven into every thread.
At its heart, a hypnotic sequence of red and green serrated diamonds pulses across a field of black, each shape meticulously mirrored in electrifying symmetry. These stepped triangular motifs, rendered with jagged precision, evoke sacred mountains, cardinal directions, and elemental forces—expressing balance and duality in a visual language passed down for generations. Framing this rhythmic centerpiece are vertical color blocks in rose, sky blue, olive, and sandstone—adding depth, contrast, and a modernist vibrancy to the otherwise earthbound tones. This juxtaposition of natural symbolism and color theory elevates the textile to the realm of fine art.
Arrow motifs in ivory and crimson flank the edges, pointing inward like guardians of the central design. These directional elements are rich in symbolic resonance—offering protection, guidance, and ancestral power. The outer bands feature hand-dyed wool in variegated stripes of brown, gold, cream, and black, grounding the composition in a palette inspired by New Mexico’s arid landscape and dusky skies. The careful use of negative space enhances the drama and intensity of the piece, turning geometry into poetry—perfect for a collector with a sharp eye for both form and story.
This vintage Pueblo kilim is not simply a decorative accessory—it is a socially conscious heirloom, a celebration of indigenous artistry, and a timeless investment in authenticity. Its modest dimensions and rare coloration make it an ideal wall hanging or focal point in a curated interior, while its historical significance and artistic integrity ensure it will only grow in value and reverence. For the discerning few who understand that true luxury lies in the soul of the handmade, this Southwest masterpiece is a compelling acquisition—rich in origin, rooted in meaning, and radiant with aesthetic prestige.
- Rendered in variegated shades of black, red, green, beige, blue, gray and pink with other accent colors.
- Pueblo Textile.
- Abrash.
- Handwoven wool.
- Made in America.
- Measures: 01'06 x 03'01.
- Date: 1960's. Mid-20th Century.