Antique Aktche Carpet 434x265cm
Only 1 in stock
There is a pure, unpretentious beauty in traditional nomadic design. This Aktche carpet is an excellent example of a style that is honest and simple, yet incredibly effective on the floor. Built around a rhythmic, geometric layout that has remained unchanged for centuries, it acts as a bold architectural anchor for contemporary, rustic, or eclectic interiors alike.
The Shifting Depth of the Two-Tone Field
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The Crimson Foundation: The field features a saturated, deep red ground colour that boasts a wonderful visual weight and warmth.
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The Iconic Elephant Foot: Marching down the field are three rows of the classic Elephant Foot design (Gül). These medallions carry an ancestral rhythm that structures the entire room layout.
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The Versatile Two-Tone Effect: The clever interaction between the primary colors creates a beautiful two-tone effect of red and blue. Because these two dominant, classic tones balance each other so perfectly, the carpet becomes exceptionally easy to place alongside various fabric choices, wall colors, and wood types.
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Framed with Care: The energetic field is neatly contained within a multiple border system, providing a clean, multi-layered frame that finishes the piece beautifully.
Authenticity & Everyday Utility
This carpet is a robust, flat-laying piece that was built to be used and enjoyed. It features a small area of low pile, which is a perfectly natural and honest characteristic of its vintage journey. This minor vintage patina gives the rug a wonderful lived-in character and makes it a fantastic, high-value alternative to overly pristine commercial reproductions. It is an ideal piece for placement under a dining table, in a cozy den, or a creative studio space.
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Origin: Aktche Tribal Tradition
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Design: Three-Row Large Elephant Foot / Tribal Gül
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Primary Palette: Deep Madder Red and Dark Indigo Blue
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Condition: Vintage character with a localized area of low pile
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Aesthetic: Minimalist Tribal, High-Contrast Geometric, Mid-Century / Rustic Friendly
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| Circa | 1920 |
| Condition | Good small area of very low pile |
| Origin | Afghanistan |
| Type | Carpet |
| Color Palette | Red, Blue |
| Design | All-over |
| Shape | Rectangle |
| Construction | Handknotted, Handwoven |
| Material | Wool |
| Size | 434x265cm |
| Use | Office, Sittingroom, Bedroom |
| Composition | Calibre | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Wool: 18 | Rarity: 14 | Restoration: 17 |
| Weave: 16 | Antique Value: 15 | Wear: 15 |
| Dye: 17 | Design: 16 | Tinting: 18 |
| Total Composition: 51 | Total Calibre: 45 | Total Condition: 50 |
| Total 3c Value: 146 | ||
- SKU
- H397
- Categories
- Antique and Vintage Rugs, Antique Afghan Rugs
- Availability
- Only 1 in stock
