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Antique Tibetan Nambu Rug

$6,816.73
£5,053.02
€7,076VAT Included
CA$9,508.35
A$9,671.72
CHF 5,550.58
MX$116,265.47
NOK 64,747.33
SEK 65,356.87
DKK 44,227.48

About the Item

A rare and unusual Tibetan rug woven with the wool yarn obtained by unravelling the so-called 'Nambu' skirts, which are typically decorated by multicolored stripes. The unravelled yarn is arranged by colour and then hand-stitched onto an indigo dyed cotton fabric, creating a pattern. The design here is strongly reminiscent of the pinwheel. The visual effect is that of counter clockwise motion. This is the third example I personally ever seen for this elusive group.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 29.93 in (76 cm)Length: 42.52 in (108 cm)
  • Style:
    Tibetan (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1920
  • Condition:
    The price is without VAT (22%) as the latter doesn't apply should the carpet be sent outside the EEC. VAT applies within the EEC only to individuals without a VAT number. Within Italy VAT applies in every case.
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 004751stDibs: 1407019549334

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