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1910
s Antique Ganado Southwestern-Style Kilim Rug
$2,175
£1,642.05
€1,883.76
CA$3,036.18
A$3,306.12
CHF 1,749.11
MX$39,870.49
NOK 22,254.66
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About the Item
78632 Antique Ganado Southwestern-Style Kilim Rug, 01'07 x 02'11. Woven in the early decades of the 20th century, this antique Southwestern-style Ganado rug reflects the enduring influence of the American Southwest’s rich weaving traditions. The design, marked by lightning-edged diamonds and serrated bands, channels a deep visual rhythm reminiscent of the region’s high desert terrain—where mesas rise from the earth like sacred geometry and light dances across stone. The dynamic symmetry of the composition—anchored by a bold central medallion—evokes a sense of order, reflection, and connection to the natural world. Its palette, composed of undyed wool in earthy brown, storm-gray, and warm beige tones, is as honest and elemental as the landscape itself.
This weaving likely emerged during a period of stylistic evolution, when traditional motifs were adapted to meet the demands of trade while maintaining symbolic resonance. Its stepped forms and lightning outlines recall mountain ridges and desert skies, guiding the eye through a landscape rendered in fiber. The rug's aesthetic restraint is balanced by its vibrancy, as mirrored motifs convey rhythm and continuity without rigidity—suggesting a harmony born of memory and improvisation rather than rigid replication.
Wool colors are derived entirely from natural fleece and earth-sourced dyes, lending the piece a raw authenticity and depth. The subtle abrash—variations in tone from one band to the next—mirrors the changes in light across sandstone cliffs or the darkening of clouds before a desert storm. These tones are not simply decorative, but evocative of a region steeped in elemental contrast: fire and shadow, sky and soil. The hand-spun yarns used throughout give the rug a palpable texture and warmth, offering a tactile connection to its origins in the loom and land.
With its slightly irregular edges and visible hand-finishing, this antique rug speaks to a life once lived close to the rhythms of nature. It may have once graced a domestic or ceremonial space, quietly accumulating the patina of time, use, and meaning. Today, it remains a testament to enduring craftsmanship and regional heritage—a woven memory of the Southwest rendered in wool, shadow, and light. Whether displayed on the wall or floor, it brings with it a grounded presence and a timeless sense of place.
Rendered in variegated shades of beige, brown, gray, black, and taupe with other neutral colors.
Abrash.
Handwoven wool.
Made in America.
Measures: 01'07 x 02'11.
Date: 1910's. Early 20th Century.
- Creator:Navajo (Weaver)
- Dimensions:Width: 19 in (48.26 cm)Length: 35 in (88.9 cm)
- Style:Aesthetic Movement (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Woven
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1910-1919
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 78632 Antique Southwestern-Style Kilim Rug, 01 07 x 02 111stDibs: LU942935386582
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