Charming Antique Dhurrie Striped Rug from India
$3,400.00
| Stock number | 21058 |
| Size | 5 ft 10 in x 10 ft 9 in (1.78 m x 3.28 m) |
| Origin | India |
| Age | Circa 1930 |
| Style | Dhurries |
| Materials | Cotton |
| Construction | Flat Weave |
| Colors | Blue, Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Allover, Geometric |
Charming Antique Dhurrie Striped Rug from India, Country of Origin: India, Circa Date: 1930s. This striking textile represents a sophisticated example of antique rugs from the early 20th century. Woven in the Indian rugs tradition, its design eschews complex ornamentation in favor of bold, horizontal geometry. The composition is defined by alternating bands of rich indigo and crisp white, creating a powerful visual rhythm. The skillful use of saturated blue color rugs highlights the inherent texture of the flat weave structure, providing depth despite the absence of pile. The subtle, tapered ends of the white stripes introduce a delicate, almost tribal detail to the otherwise minimalist aesthetic. While the nomenclature references the Dhurrie rug style, this piece is structurally a finely executed flat weave, or dhurrie.