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Vintage Green Overdyed Rug with 2nd Amendment Style
$6,000
£4,571
€5,216.60
CA$8,431.42
A$9,188.76
CHF 4,865.85
MX$110,366.73
NOK 61,602.70
SEK 56,637.62
DKK 38,962.19
About the Item
80252 Rare 2nd Amendment Vintage Overdyed Rug, 06'01 x 08'08. This extraordinary vintage overdyed rug transforms the boundaries of traditional weaving into a bold, contemporary dialogue—where heritage craft collides with modern provocation. At its core lies the hand-knotted structure of an antique Persian carpet, its floral skeleton faintly visible beneath the atmospheric emerald overdye. Onto this aged canvas is shaved and revealed a striking pistol motif, rendered in ghostly white against the verdant field, its presence both disquieting and mesmerizing.
The exclusive design is at once iconic and controversial—a symbolic gesture that prompts reflection on the interplay between beauty and power, tradition and disruption. For some, the pistol embodies protection, freedom, and the legacy of the 2nd Amendment; for others, it represents fragility, mortality, or critique. Its ambiguity is precisely its strength, transforming the rug into a museum-worthy work of conceptual art. It is not merely a decorative object, but a catalyst for conversation, an artifact that asks its audience to confront the tension between violence and elegance, rebellion and refinement.
The process itself underscores its rarity: through careful distressing, overdyeing, and hand-shaving, the artisans have layered history with subversion, imbuing this exquisite work of art with texture and depth that cannot be replicated. The atmospheric palette of moss, jade, and shadowy green provides a haunting backdrop for the stark white silhouette—striking in its severity, yet softened by the age and patina of the wool beneath.
Such a piece speaks directly to collectors of the rare and the unconventional—connoisseurs who value not just beauty, but meaning. Whether displayed in a private study, gun club, avant-garde loft, or contemporary gallery, this rug functions as both statement and status: a scarce artifact of cross-cultural artistry and social commentary. To acquire it is to embrace exclusivity in its purest form—owning not only a handwoven heirloom, but also a work of art that transcends time, tradition, and expectation.
Distressed. Desirable Age Wear.
Abrash. Antique Wash. Overdyed.
Hand-knotted wool.
Made in Iran.
Measures: 06'01 x 08'08.
Date: 1940's. Mid-20th Century.
- Similar to:Wunderkammer Studio (Artist)Alexander Sturm (Artist)
- Dimensions:Width: 73 in (185.42 cm)Length: 104 in (264.16 cm)
- Style:Industrial (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1940-1949
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. The detailed process involves distressing, antique wash, overdying and then the artist shaves the rug to create the pistol/revolver design.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 80252 Vintage Overdyed Rug, 06 01 x 08 081stDibs: LU942921225502
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