Vintage Pictorial Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – 126 × 89 cm – Cityscape Convoy Motif, Red & Indigo Tribal Accent Rug

A rare, story-rich rug featuring a vibrant cityscape and convoy scene, hand-knotted in wool with bold reds, indigo blues, and earthy neutrals. This style emerged from weaving communities who translated lived history into textile form—turning everyday symbols (vehicles, buildings, guarded routes) into a graphic folk narrative you can actually live with.

In your photos, the design is laid out in two stacked panels with architectural “window” blocks, a central band of stylized trees/rosettes, and rows of trucks/vehicles along a roadway—classic pictorial storytelling paired with a strong tribal border. The palette reads naturally dyed/tribal-dyed (madder-like reds, deep indigo/blue, charcoal, and undyed ivory tones), and the back/edge shots show it’s genuinely hand-made with a low-to-medium pile that keeps the imagery crisp and readable.

Features

Size: 126 cm × 89 cm (approx. 4.1 ft × 2.9 ft)

Type: Vintage pictorial rug (handmade narrative textile)

Weave / Construction: Hand-knotted pile rug (not flatweave)

Knot Structure (visible indicators): Asymmetrical/Senneh-type knotting consistent with regional practice

Materials: Wool pile; foundation appears wool/cotton blend (based on selvedge/structure visibility in close-ups)

Pile Height: Low–medium (approx. 4–6 mm visually) for sharp pattern definition

Density (visual estimate): Medium-fine tribal weave, approx. 110–160 KPSI range

Design: City/building panels + convoy/vehicle motifs + tree/rosette band; strong geometric border frame

Colorway: Red ground with indigo/blue, ivory, charcoal, and earthy accents

Age (visual estimate): Late 20th century to early 21st century (pictorial theme clarity, palette, and construction cues)

Condition: Good vintage condition overall; light, honest wear consistent with age; minor fringe/edge softening visible in corner/selvedge photos; no obvious major repairs seen in provided images

Time to Weave (estimate): Roughly 6–10 weeks of work depending on weaver pace and workshop/tribal setting

Best For: Entryway, bedside, small living area, office/study, gallery wall display (pictorial rugs look great hung)

Care Instructions

Vacuum gently on low suction (no beater bar).

Rotate every few months for even wear and light exposure.

Spot clean with cool water and mild wool-safe soap; blot—don’t scrub.

For deep cleaning, use a professional rug wash (hand-wash recommended).

Use a rug pad to prevent slipping and to protect the foundation.

This is the kind of piece buyers collect because it’s more than décor—it’s a woven document. If you want a rug that instantly becomes the conversation starter in a room, this one delivers: bold, graphic, and unmistakably handmade.