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Name: OLD Nomadic Tribal Afghan Elephant Track Carpet | Saffron, Kiwi, Glacier Blue, Onyx

Size: 9.3 x 12.3

Age: Antique, C. 1900-20's

Pile: Low/Medium Plush Pile with incredible age-related patina but all in all, it's in INCREDIBLE condition. Original Kilim ends. Minor repairs here and there, all to be expect with this old of a textile - they actually enhance the rug.

About: I will put my neck on the line and say THIS IS THE BEST OF IT'S TYPE. I've personally never seen a more attractive and character-rich Ersari in my life! The horizontal abrash that shifts through thee entire width of the rug from Sunflower Yellows, to deep golden saffrons, to kiwi and lime green, with the darkest inky indigo that almost reads black, to the softest glacier blues - this piece really just has it all. Wonderful balance of antique beige used to add some elevation is superb, and the softer watermelon rust, earthy taupy-reds that base the carpet are the perfect hue. Listen to me now - you will not find a unique room size piece that this this array of dyes spontaneously woven throughout - I know that because I see these types of pieces everyday and pass on them all, this is the first time I've seen one with nearly a dozen colors, it just doesn't happen. That's why I'm so excited about this piece, and the fact that its a more standard room size is what makes it so practical. Typically these pieces are odd Nomadic sizes like 7x11 or 8x9, but to have this highly-sought after 9x12, insane. Lastly, the design is what these pieces are known for - the Iconic Elephant foot medallions that STOMP through, and then you have either butterfly motifs or Camel tracks in-between, but no, here you have baby Elephant tracks... Which leads me to believe the weavers here were either pregnant, or inspired by a Mother-Child Elephant herd that they honored in this piece. Never seen that in my life, and it gives me goosebumps as I write this because this art NEVER ceases to amaze me.

This rug is one-of-a-kind, only one available.

Because of the nature and age of these older/antique handmade pieces, irregularities and age-related wear are likely to exist and are not considered defects.

Any questions about this rug? Don't hesitate to reach out!

We always recommend a high-quality custom cut pad for any and all rugs; these pads are made for hand-knotted rugs. They create a body and support the knots of the rug, as well as prevent it from slipping and sliding.

A note from us to you: Buying a rug is special; it's not just you finding the rug, but also the rug finding you. Think about the many coincidences that have to occur for you to find the rug of your dreams. Our rugs are woven by nomads in the villages and remote mountainous regions of the major rug weaving districts across the world. All of our rugs are genuinely old and one-of-a-kind. Like anything old and unique, they are filled with character, soul, and story. The story of a rug is something we think about a lot; who was the weaver(s)? Did they weave it for personal use, commerce, to gift, or trade? Who was the second owner, and the third!? Sometimes the little motifs and symbols in rugs can help tell the story, but we will never truly know - there's something beautiful about that. Alas, our joy is to curate these incredible pieces that speak to us, and to pass them along to their new owners to be enjoyed and cherished for many years to come; both continuing to add to the story of the rug, and to the story of the new owners.

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Coming Soon... OLD "Mother-Child" Nomadic Tribal Afghan Elephant Track Carpet | Saffron, Kiwi, Glacier Blue, Onyx | 9.3 x 12.3