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Distressed Vintage Overdyed Skull Rug Inspired by Alexander McQueen

$7,425
$9,90025% Off
£5,663.27
£7,551.0325% Off
€6,449.10
€8,598.8025% Off
CA$10,434.39
CA$13,912.5225% Off
A$11,380.17
A$15,173.5625% Off
CHF 6,028.45
CHF 8,037.9325% Off
MX$136,432.06
MX$181,909.4125% Off
NOK 76,775.60
NOK 102,367.4725% Off
SEK 70,205.59
SEK 93,607.4525% Off
DKK 48,181.09
DKK 64,241.4625% Off

About the Item

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 is a captivating vision of woven beauty. The eye-catching skull pattern and atmospheric colorway woven into this distressed vintage rug work together creating a truly unique look. The piece was made through a process of distressing, overdyeing, and the skull design is hand-shaved into the rug. What we adore about this avant-garde style and luxury aesthetic is its goes beyond the boundaries of design. Whether hung on the wall in a motorcycle club or placed on the floor in an industrial setting, the distressed composition lends a relaxed contrast to clean, hard lines and metal complements the converted factory and trending warehouse apartments found in urban cultural hubs. Iconic in its styling and the ability to add visual interest to a space where there isn’t any, this piece draws inspiration from Alexander McQueen, Andy Warhol, and Leonardo da Vinci. Stylish and bold combined with defined and raw, the vintage overdyed skull rug celebrates esoteric design elements inspired by the embodiment of ultra-modern ambiances. Well-suited for anyone with a sense of humor in the cognitive and Craniotomy business; including brain surgeons, neurosurgeons, neurologists, psychiatrists, psychologists, neuro-physiologists, neuro-chemists, neuro-biologists, neuro-psychologists, neuro-anatomists, neuro-geneticists, behavioral neuro-scientists and list continues. Rendered in variegated shades of black, charcoal, gray, ash, smoke, slate gray with other accent colors. Distressed. Desirable Age wear. Antique Wash. Overdyed. Abrash. Hand-knotted wool. Made in Iran. Measures: 09'08 x 12'05.
  • Similar to:
    Wunderkammer Studio (Artist)Alexander McQueen (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 116 in (294.64 cm)Length: 149 in (378.46 cm)
  • Style:
    Steampunk (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950-1959
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: The detailed process involves distressing, overdoing and then the artist hand-carves (shaves) the rug to create the skull design. Wear consistent with age and use. The detailed process involves distressing, overdoing and then the artist hand-carves (shaves) the rug to create the skull design.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 80432 Vintage Overdyed Skull Rug, 09 08 x 12 051stDibs: LU942921224502

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