Antique Moldovan Kilim Rug, hand-knotted wool, 188 x 327 cm
$3,160.00 CAD
Moldovan carpets are emblematic handcrafted works from Moldova. Hand-woven with great meticulousness, they embody the ancestral know-how of Moldovan rural communities.
Floral motifs, especially roses, are omnipresent in Moldovan carpets. The rose symbolizes love and life, adding a spiritual dimension to their beauty. These motifs are often used to decorate house walls, serving as symbols of wealth and family prestige.
Mainly from the Karakul sheep, renowned for its softness and durability. Hand-spun, it gives the carpet a rich texture and natural warmth.
They use traditional vegetable dyes for coloring, such as madder for red, indigo for blue, and turmeric for yellow, offering deep and long-lasting hues.
The weaving of Moldovan carpets can differ from one region to another, from one workshop to another. The weaving used for this one is kilim weaving, a flat weave with a lighter and reversible finish.
In Moldovan folklore, the carpet was a symbol of female capability, passed down from generation to generation, made with talent and artistic taste.