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Vintage Southwestern Area Rug, Persian Blue Wool, 1950s Zapotec Craft, 29” x 60”

$2,300
£1,735.59
€2,019.80
CA$3,246.98
A$3,258.33
CHF 1,900.30
MX$39,617.37
NOK 21,836.33
SEK 22,457.55
DKK 15,099.09

About the Item

This Vintage American Southwestern Area Rug showcases a striking and exceptionally rare Persian blue ground, distinguished by a bold striped composition accented with ivory and black. The luminous blue—unusual within traditional Southwestern weavings—creates a refined yet graphic presence, making this piece particularly appealing for thoughtfully curated interiors. Woven by Zapotec (Zapato) artisans of Northern Mexico and the Southwestern United States, this rug reflects a long-standing tradition of flat-woven craftsmanship. Constructed with a hand-spun wool pile and a cotton foundation, it embodies both durability and tactile beauty. The weavers employed natural, locally sourced organic dyes, resulting in nuanced tonal variation and a depth of color that only time and authentic materials can produce. The geometric stripe motifs are more than decorative; they carry cultural and spiritual significance, rooted in tribal symbolism and ancestral storytelling. Clean-lined yet richly expressive, this rug bridges rustic heritage and modern sophistication, making it an excellent choice for contemporary, Southwestern, eclectic, or modern interiors. Dimensions: 29” x 60” Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Southwest, United States Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 2165 Vintage American Southwestern Rug, Persian Blue Area Rug, Southwestern Stripe Pattern Rug, Zapotec Indian Rug, Vintage Flat Woven Rug, Handwoven Wool Rug, Southwestern Tribal Rug, Vintage Geometric Area Rug, Artisan Southwestern Textiles.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 29 in (73.66 cm)Length: 60 in (152.4 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Cotton,Wool,Hand-Knotted,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950-1959
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Barrington, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 21651stDibs: LU8224241640862

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