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The Crimson Rebellion: A Vintage Overdyed Skull Rug of Avant-Garde Allure

$7,496.25
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£5,710.90
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NOK 76,964.87
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About the Item

80458 Rare Vintage Red Skull Overdyed Rug, 09'02 x 11'10. Bathed in a rich crimson glow, this hand-knotted wool distressed vintage overdyed rug defies convention and redefines luxury through audacity. The arresting skull motif—subtly hand-shaved into the surface of a vintage Persian foundation—emerges like a haunting apparition from within its monochromatic field of blood-red and rose. Both glamorous and macabre, it recalls the theatrical brilliance of Alexander McQueen, where beauty and mortality dance in perfect symmetry. This exquisite work of art is not merely woven; it is composed—a tactile meditation on contrast, courage, and creative transcendence. Reimagined through a meticulous process of distressing, overdyeing, and resist-shaving, the rug carries the layered history of its Persian origins beneath a sleek contemporary veneer. The faint outlines of its original floral palmettes and scrolling vines linger like ancestral ghosts beneath the signature skull’s commanding visage. In this interplay of past and present, of decay and reinvention, lies its genius: a reminder that design, like life, thrives on transformation. The result is an exclusive object that bridges fashion, philosophy, and fine art—a statement piece that feels at once rebellious and rarefied. The extraordinary crimson color palette—ranging from deep garnet and vibrant ruby to smoked rose—radiates an intensity that commands presence in any setting. Its distressed texture softens the drama, creating a softly structured surface that feels time-worn yet distinctly modern. Whether displayed in a high-concept loft, a collector’s library, or an atelier of the avant-garde, the rug embodies a sensibility both cerebral and sensual. It is a conversation piece for those who collect not for ornamentation, but for significance—a visual dialogue between mortality and magnificence. For connoisseurs of conceptual art and couture, this vintage Persian skull rug represents the ultimate synthesis of intellect and indulgence. Its symbolism transcends the decorative; it is a reflection on the fragility of existence, the pursuit of legacy, and the artistry of reinvention. To own this one-of-a-kind masterpiece is to embrace a rare paradox—the beauty of impermanence rendered eternal in wool and dye. This is not just a rug—it is a modern relic for the fearless, a masterwork that blurs the boundaries between luxury, provocation, and poetic design. Rendered in variegated shades of red, crimson, ruby red, and scarlet red. The artist hand-carves the skull design into the rug. Abrash. Distressed. Desirable Age Wear. Antique wash. Overdyed. Hand knotted wool. Made in Iran. Measures: 09'02 x 11'10. Pile Height: 0.24 of an inch. Date: 1960's. Mid-20th Century.
  • Similar to:
    Wunderkammer Studio (Artist)Alexander McQueen (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 110 in (279.4 cm)Length: 142 in (360.68 cm)
  • Style:
    Gothic (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960-1969
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: The artist hand-carves the skull design into the rug. Abrash. Antique Wash. Overdyed. Abrash. Wear consistent with age and use. The artist hand-carves the skull design into the rug. Abrash. Antique Wash. Overdyed. Abrash.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 80458 Vintage Red Overdyed Skull Rug, 09 02 x 11 10 1stDibs: LU942921224472

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