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The Spirit of Two Grey Hills: Antique Southwestern Masterpiece of Woven Geometry
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79135 Antique Two Grey Hills Southwestern style Kilim Rug, 04'05 x 07'01. This handwoven wool antique kilim, inspired by the renowned weaving traditions of the Two Grey Hills region, stands as a masterwork of early 20th-century Southwestern textile artistry. Celebrated for its intricate geometric compositions and natural wool hues, the piece embodies the highest standards of handwoven excellence. At its center lies a striking stepped-diamond medallion—a powerful emblem of strength and stability—flanked by a harmonious arrangement of angular motifs radiating outward in calculated symmetry. The chromatic restraint of black, ivory, taupe, and layered grays underscores a commitment to natural, undyed wool, grounding the piece in an authentic desert-born palette.
Woven without synthetic intervention, this kilim’s color story feels both ancient and organic, echoing the arid landscape from which its tradition emerged. The precision of its pattern alignment and the clarity of its forms reveal the extraordinary skill of the artisan. These softly structured motifs—stepped medallions, mirrored arrowheads, and geometric cascades—evoke sacred mountains, rainfall, and life-sustaining paths. The central motif serves as a cultural lodestar: a visual articulation of belonging, spiritual orientation, and the delicate order of the universe. The surrounding stepped contours may also symbolize prayers ascending toward the divine or the resilient architecture of nature’s sacred geometry.
The exceptional border—an intelligent interplay of jagged lines and restrained framing—elevates the design from mere decoration to storied symbolism. Here, every edge and inflection becomes a conduit for meaning. The signature motifs whisper of renewal, resilience, and interconnection with the elements—rain clouds, soil, mountains, and sky. These visual utterances are not simply graphic—they are ancestral, cultural, and rooted in philosophies that prize equilibrium between human life and the natural world. The absence of bright dyes further emphasizes the work’s timelessness and purity, creating an heirloom piece steeped in symbolic resonance.
Whether installed as an exquisite work of art in a collector’s gallery or anchoring the heart of a contemporary lodge or mountain retreat, this Two Grey Hills–inspired rug is a one-of-a-kind acquisition. Perfectly suited to homes embracing Biophilic Design, Modern Southwest, or quiet luxury aesthetics, it transcends mere adornment. This is a woven invocation—of balance, heritage, and intention. A precious artifact for those who value scarcity, story, and soul, this extraordinary masterpiece stands as a timeless bridge between the sacred past and a curated present.
Abrash. Desirable Age Wear.
Handwoven wool.
Made in America.
Measures: 04'05 x 07'01.
Pile Height: 0.04 of an inch.
Date: 1920's. Early 20th Century.
- Creator:Two Grey Hills (Weaver),Navajo (Weaver)
- Dimensions:Width: 53 in (134.62 cm)Length: 85 in (215.9 cm)
- Style:Spanish Colonial (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Woven
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1920-1929
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 79135 Antique Southwest Modern Style Rug, 04 05 x 07 011stDibs: LU942943297972
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