Antique Moldovan Kilim rug, hand-knotted wool, 302 x 188 cm

Antique Moldovan Kilim rug, hand-knotted wool, 302 x 188 cm

$2,980.00 CAD

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Moldovan rugs are iconic artisanal 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 rugs. 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 made from Karakul sheep wool, renowned for its softness and durability. Hand-spun, it gives the rug 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 rugs 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 rug was a symbol of femininity, passed down from generation to generation, crafted with talent and artistic taste.