1950 s Overdyed Skull Rug, La Rosa de la Muerte: A Woven Calavera of Remembrance

80433 Rare Vintage Sugar Skull Overdyed Rug, 08'01 x 11'06. In the realm where art, rebellion, and craftsmanship converge, this hand-knotted wool distressed vintage overdyed rug commands attention as a true collector’s statement piece. A fusion of heritage and avant-garde artistry, it transforms the ancient craft of Persian weaving into a striking modern allegory. The expressive sugar skull—hand-shaved into the surface with masterful precision—emerges from an enchanting field of indigo blue like an apparition of memory and meaning. It is an emblem of duality: mortality and celebration, tradition and transgression, art and life intertwined. Woven from a repurposed vintage Persian rug, its layered history is palpable. Beneath the luminous overdyed surface, delicate floral palmettes and scrolling vines whisper the echoes of a classical past. Yet through the artful act of transformation—distressing, overdyeing, and re-carving—this exquisite work of art transcends its origins to embody a bold, contemporary vision. The signature Calavera motif, symbolic of Día de los Muertos, evokes reverence and renewal: a reminder that beauty and impermanence coexist in harmony. Every nuance of the fading pattern and every stroke of shaved texture is intentional—a tactile metaphor for the persistence of memory. The rug’s deep indigo field radiates a cinematic intensity, enriched by tonal variations that shift with the light. The skeletal outline, at once haunting and extraordinary, feels more like a painting than a textile—its lines delicate yet defiant. Whether illuminated beneath minimalist furniture or displayed on a wall as a gallery centerpiece, it projects both mystery and magnetism. In contemporary interiors, it balances the industrial and the refined—its distressed patina pairing effortlessly with steel, leather, and aged wood. The result is a visual dialogue between the raw and the luxurious. More than a decorative object, this rare vintage overdyed sugar skull rug...

80275 Rare Vintage Overdyed Skull Rug Inspired by Alexander McQueen 09'08 x 13'01. Unapologetically bold and irresistibly rare, this hand-knotted wool distre...

80432, Distressed Vintage Skull Steampunk Style Area Rug Inspired by Alexander McQueen 09'08 x 12'05. Showcasing an expressive design with artful craftsmanship and incredible detail, this hand knotted wool distressed vintage overdyed skull rug...

80434 Distressed Vintage Skull Steampunk Style Area Rug Inspired by Alexander McQueen. Unconventional elements, like this hand-knotted wool distressed vi...

Designer: Marta Bagante. Weave: Cotton. Knot: Himalayan wool and silk. Quality: A++ 232.000 knots/sqm. Dimensions: 100 x 130 cm 39.37 x 51.18 inches.  cc-tapis ® was creat...

Vibrance rugs epitomize classic with a twist: traditional patterns overdyed in brilliant color. Each hand-knotted rug is washed in a 100%-natural botanical dye that reveals hidden nu...

Vibrance rugs epitomize classic with a twist: traditional patterns overdyed in brilliant color. Each hand-knotted rug is washed in a 100%-natural botanical dye that reveals hidden nu...

Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...