Antique Jewish-Indian Handmade Rug with Precious

Antique Jewish-Indian Handmade Rug with Precious Embroidery.India, Jewish handcraft, XVIII CenturySilk and Metallic Threading Rug, 233x117 mm. Some damages.

Provenance: Property from an Italian private collector.
Condition Report: Antique Rug or Tapestry. Silk and metallic thread go very well together and have historically been used by various different cultures to create fine works of art. Pure silk rugs feature a very fine weave. They have significantly more knots per square inch than their wool or cotton counterparts, allowing for incredibly complex designs. The detail work of these Oriental rugs is complemented by the gold or silver thread, giving these rugs a shimmering quality. Unlike their sturdier cotton and wool counterparts, these silk and metallic rugs are almost never meant to be placed on the floor. Their designs would degrade very quickly under frequent foot traffic, so instead they serve a function similar to tapestries. For this reason, rugs of this kind should be used as wall-hangings, table coverings or be displayed in another way that allows their beauty to shine.For inquiries, detailed condition report and additional images please mail to: info@badoemart.it.