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Rare Indian Cotton Dhurrie, Circa 1880, 2.05m X 1.33m
Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs
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Rare Indian Cotton Dhurrie, Circa 1880, 2.05m X 1.33m

19th century
Description

Indian cotton dhurries were woven in a number of different social settings including in homes, rural workshops and in jails!. Their simple designs and limited colour ranges have great decorative appeal. This piece has an extremely rare heraldic design of repeating dragons. One can only guess where Indian weavers would have come up with such an idea. Was it borrowed from Chinese art or from the early Caucasian dragon carpets? Or perhaps it was influenced by a heraldic emblem of the English military. This fascinating piece stimulates the imagination. Furthermore the light colours and the charming borders add to its decorative appeal. It would work equally well on a floor or wall. Professionally cleaned.

Physical Dimensions
Height
205cm (80.71")
Width
133cm (52.36")
Declaration

Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs has dated this Antique Indian Cotton Dhurrie to the 1880s.

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Description
Indian cotton dhurries were woven in a number of different social settings including in homes, rural workshops and in jails!. Their simple designs and limited colour ranges have great decorative appeal. This piece has an extremely rare heraldic design of repeating dragons. One can only guess where Indian weavers would have come up with such an idea.
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Was it borrowed from Chinese art or from the early Caucasian dragon carpets? Or perhaps it was influenced by a heraldic emblem of the English military.
Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs

This fascinating piece stimulates the imagination. Furthermore the light colours and the charming borders add to its decorative appeal. It would work equally well on a floor or wall. Professionally cleaned.

Height
205cm (80.71")
Width
133cm (52.36")
Date of Manufacture

Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs has dated this Antique Indian Cotton Dhurrie to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA799652
Dealers Internal Ref
AL45
Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs
Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019

Specialist in antique rugs, carpets and textiles from the east and europe. We work with interior designers, clients an.

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An antique Indian flatweave cotton dhurrie rug featuring blue stylised creature motifs on a pale yellow field surrounded by geometric patterned borders.
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Archive I An antique Indian flatweave cotton dhurrie rug featuring blue stylised creature motifs on a pale yellow field surrounded by geometric patterned borders.

Rare Indian Cotton Dhurrie, Circa 1880, 2.05m X 1.33m

Archive II An antique Indian flatweave cotton dhurrie rug featuring blue stylised creature motifs on a pale yellow field surrounded by geometric patterned borders. View II
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Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs

Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs
Telephone 07976 826218
Location
4 Church Street
Marylebone
London
NW8 8ED
United Kingdom
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Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs
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An antique Indian flatweave cotton dhurrie rug featuring blue stylised creature motifs on a pale yellow field surrounded by geometric patterned borders.
Rare Indian Cotton Dhurrie, Circa 1880, 2.05m x 1.33m
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A dhurrie is a traditional flatweave carpet originating from South Asia, constructed without a pile using cotton or wool yarns. Historically utilised in homes and military encampments, these textiles are known for their geometric, floral, and pictorial designs.

Dhurries are crafted using flatweave techniques where warp and weft yarns are tightly interwoven on horizontal or vertical looms to produce a durable, reversible structure. Hand-spun cotton thread coloured with natural dye extracts is the primary material used in traditional examples.

Authentic nineteenth-century dhurries exhibit subtle colour variations known as abrash, alongside slight structural irregularities consistent with hand-spinning and manual loom production. They feature integral flatwoven selvedges rather than secondary applied fringes.

A flatweave dhurrie serves as a grounding focal element on timber or stone floor surfaces in living areas or bedrooms. Its graphic geometric or pictorial patterns add visual texture that complements both period and contemporary furnishings.

Routine care involves suction-only vacuuming without a rotating beater bar to avoid disturbing the flatweave cotton fibers. For stain removal or structural preservation, specialised dry cleaning tailored for historic textiles is recommended.
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