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Distressed Vintage Skull Steampunk Style Area Rug Inspired by Alexander McQueen
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80434 Distressed Vintage Skull Steampunk Style Area Rug Inspired by Alexander McQueen. Unconventional elements, like this hand-knotted wool distressed vintage skull rug features a Gothic Steampunk style inspired by a combination of Andy Warhol, Alexander McQueen, and Leonardo da Vinci. This distressed vintage Persian rug was overdyed black and shorn with the centre field resisted in white in the shape of a human skull. Glamorous and morose, this variegated black skull rug symbolizes a dichotomy in the creative world, one in which death is part of life and life part of death. Recalling the skull designs of fashion designer Alexander McQueen, this vintage Persian rug received new life in the symbolism of death. Dramatic and beautiful, this rug will add elegance to nearly any space. Applicable for a variety of interior styles: Gothic, Victorian, Eclectic, Industrial, Medieval, Steampunk, Machine Age, Contemporary, Modern, Urban, converted factor apartments, and perfect for MC motorcycle club skull decor. Catering to traditional style with a twist of modern eccentric design, this charcoal overdyed skull rug celebrates Craniotomy and eccentric home decor. 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. Distressed. Desirable Age Wear. Abrash. Measures: 08'00 x 11'00.
- Similar to:Alexander McQueen (Designer)
- Dimensions:Width: 96 in (243.84 cm)Length: 132 in (335.28 cm)
- Style:Gothic (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 an antique wash, distressing, overdyeing and then the artist hand-shaves a skull design into the rug. Wear consistent with age and use. The detailed process involves an antique wash, distressing, overdyeing and then the artist hand-shaves a skull design into the rug.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 80434 Distressed Vintage Overdyed Rug, 08 00 x 11 001stDibs: LU942910111153
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