European Rug Safavide Design 390x290 Cm

This is an antique European Tetex rug woven in Germany during the first quarter of the 20th century, around the 1920s. It is also known as a "Janus" rug, due to its fleur-de-lis weave. It is a wool rug on a cotton base.

The history of the Tetex rug...
Europeans love to have Persian and other oriental rugs in their homes or offices, which is why Persian rugs have always been in high demand in Europe.

During the 1920s and 1930s, Persian and Caucasian rugs were so popular that weavers in Persia and the Caucasus couldn't keep up with orders from Western merchants. As a result, some merchants decided to produce Persian and Caucasian designs in Europe. Some started in Germany, where they are known as Tetex, and some were made in Austria using a different technique.

Its rich and detailed floral design is harmoniously arranged around a central motif, showcasing a warm and elegant color palette.

Contrasting borders structure the whole, adding depth and character to this refined rug.

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Size : 390 x 290 cm
Condition : Signs of wear to the wool with a stain visible in the last photo.
The fringes have been shortened and the edges imperfectly restored in two areas on opposite sides of the rug (approximately 60 cm each).

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