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Whispers of Earth and Air: A Vintage Greek Flokati Rug in Organic Modern Shibui
$1,949
£1,480.76
€1,701.70
CA$2,737.61
A$2,979.82
CHF 1,578.90
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SEK 18,396.79
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About the Item
53946 Vintage Greek Natural Flokati Rug, 05'10 x 06'10. An embodiment of tactile serenity and elemental elegance, this vintage Greek Flokati rug transcends trend and time, emerging as a rare icon of Organic Modernism. Hand-woven from pure wool with a sensuous, sculptural pile, this piece distills the ancient Greek ethos of understated luxury into a contemporary design language rooted in restraint, texture, and tactile grace. It is not merely a rug — it is a sanctuary rendered in fiber, a quiet luxury meant for spaces that favor soul over spectacle.
Bathed in a softly undulating field of creamy ivory and sun-washed beige, the composition carries the painterly depth of abrash — natural gradations that ripple across the surface like brushstrokes on linen. The minimalist canvas, devoid of ornamentation yet full of nuance, mirrors the Japanese concept of Shibui — beauty that is subtle, refined, and slowly revealing. Each strand of wool absorbs and reflects light with a gentle luminosity, cultivating an atmosphere of warmth, stillness, and elevated calm.
The plush pile invites touch as much as gaze — a tactile indulgence that transforms everyday living into ritual. Whether paired with a curated Eames lounge, a low-slung Wabi-Sabi bench, or the sunlit simplicity of bleached oak floors, this Flokati offers more than softness underfoot; it becomes part of the architecture of presence. It is the silence between notes in a musical composition, the breath between brushstrokes — a sensory grounding point in a world of visual noise.
Increasingly rare in this scale, purity, and condition, this handwoven Greek Flokati is not simply decor — it is a design heirloom of elemental luxury. For the discerning collector, architect, or aesthete who seeks depth without drama, and warmth without weight, this exclusive masterpiece offers a curated experience of elevated living. An invitation to slow down, soften, and inhabit space with intention.
Rendered in variegated shades of beige and cream.
Handwoven wool.
Made in Greece.
Measures: 05'10 x 06'10.
Date: 1960's. Mid-20th Century.
- Dimensions:Width: 70 in (177.8 cm)Length: 82 in (208.28 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Woven
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1960-1969
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 53946 Vintage Greek Natural Flokati Rug, 05 10 x 06 101stDibs: LU942939058632
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