Shirvan Kelim Rug From Pakistan - 148 x 100 cm Bowls 17 x 11 x 20

17 x 11 x 20 (WxDxH cms)

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The surface has developed a gentle patina over time

This piece is made from Elm and came from the house of an official - it was used beside the kang - a heated platform bed

Shirvan Kelim Rug From Pakistan - 148 x 100 cm Bowls 17 x 11 x 20This flatweave kelim rug is skilfully hand woven in Pakistan. The Shirvan style originates from the town of Shirvan just south of the Caucasus mountain range originally Persian and now part of Azerbaijan. Using hundspun wool and vegetable dyes the locals of Shirvan created vivid and exciting rugs using the limited palette of colours they had available. Kelim rugs are very hardwearing as they are made using a high durability wool. We'd suggest using a