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Antique Kirgiz carpet with Boteh design, 19th century

code XR56
size (m) 1.30x2.80m
estimated age 19th century
comments A 19th century Kirgiz rug in good condition for its age with some wear but with pile remaining all over. Its selvedges are also in good condition with a few old repairs. Colors are soft and seem to be natural dyes, suggesting that the rug is early in date, likely pre-1880s. An earlier date than most Kirgiz rugs we see is also supported by the design, which is a Turkomen-influenced Boteh without any of the Chinese influence we sometimes see in early 20th century Kirgiz pieces.