Lot 183:
Vintage Tessellated Fish Wool Zapotec Kilim Rug or Tapestry
Description
A vintage handwoven wool flatweave rug or wall hanging featuring a modernist tessellated fish motif. The design consists of interlocking geometric fish in a repeating pattern. The color palette includes terracotta orange, navy blue, burgundy, pale pink, cream, light grey-blue, and teal. Each fish is detailed with a small almond-shaped eye and a forked tail. The central field is framed by a wide cream border accented with a single horizontal sage green stripe at the top and bottom. The piece is finished with a plain cream fringe at both ends. The construction is a traditional Zapotec kilim flatweave, with the design mirrored on the reverse side. No maker marks or labels are present on the textile.
Length: 56 inches
Width: 25 inches.
Condition report:
The textile is in good vintage condition. One small yellowish stain is visible on the cream border in the upper right corner (photo 1). The weave shows minor irregularities consistent with handmade production. The fringe is intact with light tangling and unevenness typical of age and use (photo 2).
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