Size: 3.10 x 2.5 ft.
Origin: Egypt
Circa: 1980s
Material: Pure Wool
This beautiful vintage Egyptian woollen folk tapestry is a charming work of textile art that vividly captures rural village life along the Nile. Handwoven in wool, the piece presents a naïve yet deeply expressive folk style, where geometric abstraction meets storytelling.
The upper field is filled with rows of clustered mud-brick houses, their earthy brown and cream tones evoking traditional Egyptian architecture with flat roofs and thatched textures. Below, grazing animals, cows, goats, and donkeys, are depicted in warm natural shades, highlighting the central role of livestock in daily life. In the foreground, human figures dressed in long robes stand beside two small boats with raised sails, suggesting the timeless rhythm of river life and trade.
Rendered in a simplified, almost childlike manner, the tapestry’s figures and scenery carry both innocence and symbolic depth, embodying the essence of folk art. The colour palette of ochre, terracotta, cream, and soft green mirrors the sun-baked landscapes of the Egyptian countryside, while the wool’s handwoven texture adds warmth and authenticity.
A rare piece of cultural textile heritage, this tapestry is not only decorative but also a storytelling artefact bridging art, tradition, and daily life from a bygone era of Egyptian village culture.
Authentic vintage and antique Egyptian kilims are hand-woven with wool. Each one is an exceptional work of art and unique.
Pictures are taken in natural light to portray the most realistic colours possible. Due to the handmade and preloved nature of these rugs, slight imperfections and flaws are not considered defects.
Our kilim rugs are professionally restored, and the fringes secured, ensuring many more years of life. Additionally, we recommend using a rug pad with a grippy back to keep your rug in place and to smooth out any wrinkles that may have occurred during shipping. Using a rug pad will also safeguard your carpet from deterioration and, therefore, extend the life of your rug.
Our rugs are professionally cleaned.
