Vintage 19th Century Striped Shahsevan Kilim in Cream & Brown

• John T. Wertime Minimalist Collection Kilim
• 19th Century
• Rustic in Appearance with Beautiful Hand-Woven Details
• Symmetrical Pattern
• Hand-Braided & Hand-Knotted at Short Edges
• Flat-Weave with a Natural Color Palette

John and Suzan Wertime ran an East Asian rug and textile art business in Fairlington, Virginia which provided exceptional antique pieces to private collectors, museums and dealers. An internationally renowned scholar, John wrote extensively on textile arts, publishing articles in magazines such as Hali and authoring several books and catalogs, including Sumak Bags of Northwest Persia & Transcaucasia. John also curated exhibits at the Textile Museum in Washington, D.C. and lectured widely at museums, universities and conferences.

Material: Wool Surface, Wool Warp
Size: Approx. 81" L x 62" W
Weight: Approx. 15 lbs
Origin: Transcaucasus