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The Indigo Requiem: A Vintage Overdyed Sugar Skull Rug of Iconic Design
$9,999
£7,617.58
€8,693.46
CA$14,050.96
A$15,313.07
CHF 8,108.93
MX$183,926.16
NOK 102,660.89
SEK 94,386.59
DKK 64,930.49
About the Item
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 is a modern relic—a powerful synthesis of art, culture, and emotion. To own it is to possess a fragment of artistic rebellion, reimagined through the lens of luxury design. It speaks to those unafraid to curate their spaces with meaning and presence—collectors, tastemakers, and visionaries who understand that true elegance is not conformity, but courage. This is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that does not merely occupy space; it defines it, leaving an indelible mark of individuality and prestige.
Distressed. Desirable Age Wear.
Antique Wash. Overdyed.
Abrash.
Hand-Knotted wool.
Made in Iran (Persia).
Measures: 08'01 x 11'06.
Pile Height: 0.28 of an inch.
Date: 1960's. Mid-20th Century.
- Similar to:Alexander McQueen (Designer)Wunderkammer Studio (Artist)
- Dimensions:Width: 97 in (246.38 cm)Length: 138 in (350.52 cm)
- Style:Modern (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 detailed process involves an antique wash, distressing, over-dyeing and then the artist hand-carves from the pile of the rug to create the skull design. Wear consistent with age and use. The detailed process involves an antique wash, distressing, over-dyeing and then the artist hand-carves from the pile of the rug to create the skull design.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 80433 Vintage Blue Overdyed Sugar Skull Rug, 08 01 x 11 061stDibs: LU942921226342
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