Semi-Antique Carmania Millefleurs, circa 1945 extra large carpet For these reasons

For these reasons

This current piece uses a wool so soft that it emits a sheen and feels like silk at the touch

stylized trees

over-dyed and carefully hand-washed to produce a revolutionary work of art

with the Manifestation as the roots and trunk of the tree and his followers as the branches and leaves

Semi-Antique Carmania Millefleurs, circa 1945 extra large carpet For these reasonsOlder carpets (antique or vintage) are rugs that date back to the last 100 years. Rugs that are 50 to 99 years of age are referred to as semi antiques. They are typically crafted with hand spun wool and eco friendly organic dyes, which have a luminous surface, providing an illusion of depth. They have a wonderful patina and character which cannot be usually captured in a newer piece. Each antique carpet is different, as they are found in every type of