Egyptian Alexandria Art Deco kilim (297 x 201cm)

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297 x 201 cm  //  9ft 9" c 6ft 7"

Alexandria is known for its Art Deco architecture, especially along its corniche. What is less known are the carpets and rugs made from naturally pigmented undyed sheep wool in colours from grey, through brown to cream off-white. Such rugs can be either pile or tapestry kilim as per this example.

• circa 1930s

Ref. 16186