Iranian Ardabil Kelim Rug with Diamond Medallions

A fine hand knotted Iranian Ardabil Kelim rug a centre field of…
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A fine hand knotted Iranian Ardabil Kelim rug a centre field of linked diamond medallions with starbursts in blue and terracotta. Together with stylised birds and animals on a cream field. Triple geometric guard borders. Finely woven kelim weave in silk and cotton on cotton warp and weft. Length 272 cm. Width 217 cm

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  • Terracotta - Terracotta is lightly fired earthenware, red or reddish-brown in colour, used in ancient times. Fired at higher temperatures terracotta was used in the nineteenth century for decorative vases and similar objects, but rarely for utilitarian goods. Other uses for terracotta include roofing tiles, garden pots and ornaments. Glazed terracotta is known as faience.

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