This lovely vintage Egyptian wool tapestry depicts a serene desert village scene woven with a soft, painterly charm. Set against a pale sky, the composition features traditional mud-brick houses, gently swaying palm trees, and a calm waterside setting that evokes everyday rural life along the Nile. In the foreground, a young figure, dressed in warm ochre tones, carries a vessel, while a nearby resting camel adds a distinctly regional and cultural presence.
Handwoven in wool, the tapestry is rendered in earthy, muted hues of sand, clay, sky blue, and charcoal, giving it a quiet, timeless elegance. The figures' slightly naïve, folk-art style and the landscape's enhancement of its narrative quality make it feel both intimate and evocative. Subtle variations in texture and colour reflect its handmade nature and age, adding authenticity and character. This piece works beautifully as a wall hanging or decorative textile, bringing warmth, story, and a sense of place into any interior.
Explore the artistry of our authentic vintage kilims and flatweave rugs. These pieces are carefully handwoven from the finest natural materials, including pure wool, silk, and cotton, resulting in exceptional works of art. Our kilims undergo professional cleaning to preserve their timeless allure and maintain their rich history.
Our specialist restoration workshops expertly secure these vintage art pieces, guaranteeing many more years of enjoyment. To enhance durability and longevity, we highly recommend using a rug pad with a grip back to keep your kilim in place on the floor, smooth out any shipping wrinkles, and protect it from deterioration.
Our product photography skillfully captures the natural colours of our one-of-a-kind products using gentle, natural light, although the colours may appear slightly different depending on your device. Before shipping, every kilim undergoes a meticulous stretching process to ensure it arrives straight and flat. Due to its handmade nature, a vintage kilim may exhibit slight variations.