Yola Gray Antiques

Description

This is a good quality antique late Victorian Afghanistan Rug, measuring 5ft 7” long by 4ft 8” wide, believed to be from the Turkmen tribal area, Afghanistan, displaying multiple colours on a symmetrical patterned background, circa 1900, in worn original condition.

Summary
• Item: Victorian Afghanistan Rug
• Circa: 1900
• Provenance: Afghanistan, Turkmen
• Period: Late Victorian
• Size: 5ft 7” Long x 4ft 8” Wide
• Material: Hand dyed wool
• Pile: Shallow & light
• Four prominent defined borders
• Central colours: Red, purple, blue & cream
• Border colours: Red, purple, blue, fawn & cream
• Geometric Islamic symmetrical design / motifs
• Hand-knotted
• Woven on a loom
• Suitable for medium traffic
• Completely original
• Worn condition
• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland
• 14-day Free UK returns

Description:
This is a good quality antique late Victorian Afghanistan Rug, measuring 5ft 7” long by 4ft 8” wide, believed to be from the Turkmen tribal area, Afghanistan, displaying multiple colours on a symmetrical patterned background, circa 1900, in worn original condition.

The natural vegetable hand-dyed sheep’s wool, made by tribesmen, has been hand-spun before being constructed on a woven loom. The Victorian Afghanistan Rug displays four borders, geometric in design, with a symmetrical motif patterned background, bordered by flowers. These rugs were often used by tribesmen as door hangings for their tents. With a thin and tightly knotted pile, it makes it suitable for medium traffic areas.

The Victorian Afghanistan Rug boasts incredible detail, displaying natural vibrant colours of blues, fawns and creams on a red background a pleasing overall effect. The centre of the Victorian rug displays symmetrical slanting geometric Islamic patterns, incorporating patterned fawn and colours, flanked by trailing floral detail, enclosed by four well-defined borders, displaying further red, blue and fawn colours, interspersed with a detailed pattern.

This Victorian Afghanistan Rug would grace the floor of a variety of rooms it would suit either a traditional or contemporary setting, as it is a timeless piece of floor covering or would be useful for adaption for upholstery work.

Condition Report
This is a good quality antique late Victorian Afghanistan Rug, measuring 5ft 7” long by 4ft 8” wide, believed to be from the Turkmen tribal area, Afghanistan, displaying multiple colours on a symmetrical patterned background, circa 1900, in worn original condition. It shows signs of age-related wear (some wear is expected from a rug of this age). There is natural colour variation, fading to parts of the rug and old stains. A small hole and old repairs visible (see photos). The runner lacks its fringe in places. Suitable for adaptation for upholstery work. The rug features a thin and tightly knotted pile, which makes it appropriate for medium traffic areas. This Victorian Afghanistan Rug is ready to use.

Dimensions:
Length (includes tassels) = 170cm / 67” / 5ft 7”
Width = 142.5cm / 56” / 4ft 8”

Customer Service:
We offer customer satisfaction through the following services:
• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland
• Free 14 Day Returns
• Full money back assurance
• Worldwide shipping
• Full insurance of items in transit

Further Information:
For more information or photographs please email or call us.

Office: 01829 458 070
Julian: 07960 738 212
Yola: 07971 882 567

Customers outside the UK should call:

Office: 00 44 1829 458 070
Julian: 00 44 7960 738 212
Yola: 00 44 7971 882 567

Email: info@yolagray.com

Free UK Delivery:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands. If you live in one of the areas where we do not offer free delivery, please contact us for a delivery quote before purchasing the item. Delivery will be made by our specialised antique furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries.

Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks depending on location we aim to deliver the majority of items within 2 weeks. All items are professionally packaged and fully insured in transit therefore, we can assure you, your items will be securely protected in transit and arrive safely with you.

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Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee). You will be given a full refund as long as the item is returned in the same condition. We will collect returns using our own specialist furniture delivery company. We will not accept returns via a courier service (due to experience of damaged items in transit). This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK.

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About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CINOA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity.

Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 45 years. Yola Gray has a special interest in colonial furniture, specifically antique four poster beds. Yola Gray also provides a variety of fine English antique furniture, art and fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.

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