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REZAS KELIM RUGS
Rose Kelim
The Rose Kelim collection is filled with one-of-a-kind rugs. We find these up to
70-year-old rugs and then carefully restore them to their former beauty. Each one
has a unique look and years of history that they are ready to bring into your home.
Rose Kelims are produced in Moldova and northern Turkey. They are woven using a
special weaving technique that gives the rugs a delicate, felt-like quality. Rose Kelim are older rugs and can easily be 40, 50, 60 and 70 years old. They are relatively
rare and are hard to get hold of. They are easily identifiable thanks to their colourful
flower motifs that feature red and pink roses with green leaves and vines on dark
backgrounds.
The Republic of Moldova is landlocked country in Eastern Europe that has a rich history. During its multi-millennial history, Moldova has harmoniously absorbed diverse
cultural traditions of Proto-Indo-Europeans and archaic Indo-European peoples, including rug weaving traditions and techniques.
Moldovan rugs are more than decorative objects, they are filled with stories, symbols, and serve as a source of nostalgia. Thread by thread, pattern by pattern, the
history and cultural heritage of Moldova has been woven into each knot of traditional Moldovan rugs. This creates an art form that is not only practical, but brings
the history of the country into the modern era.
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