Cats and birds woven rug
08 April 2025
Description

Multiple colors leopards? and birds hand woven rug with knots on reverse . Excellent condition No signage or labels Made of cotton

Dimensions

W 45 inches L 78 inches without fringe which is approximately 2 inches

Acquired from
Secondhand Store
For sale
Yes
Answered within 1 day
By David U.
Apr 10, 08:39 UTC
Fair Market Value
$150 - $250 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Hello,

This is a handwoven flatweave rug, crafted with a cotton foundation and dyed using a vibrant, polychromatic palette. The design features stylized animal motifs, notably birds and what appear to be feline or leopard figures, rendered in a folk-art style. The surrounding border incorporates geometric tribal-inspired patterns, typical of Anatolian, Kurdish, or Balkan weaving traditions, suggesting a possible origin from Eastern Europe or Western Asia, though lacking a maker’s mark or regional stamp. The presence of knotted reverse work, visible on the back, is consistent with authentic loom-based techniques from these regions.

Cotton rugs of this kind, especially with animal iconography, are often considered decorative and collectible due to their bold storytelling elements. The playful and unusual juxtaposition of birds and cats indicates that this was likely a workshop or artisan piece rather than a mass-produced item. The visual symmetry and execution support this assumption.

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