Rug Item Number: 456/17 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Large rectangular, multi-coloured woven wool rug with horizontal stripes of solid colour, bands of geometric designs, zigzag designs, etc., in varying widths. Ends tightly bound with dark red yarn. Cotton or linen warp; wool weft.
Item History
- Made in Ukraine
- Collected between 1966 and 1976
- Owned by Maria Yasegn before May 16, 1978
- Received from Maria Yasegn (Donor) on May 16, 1978
What
- Name
- Rug
- Identification Number
- 456/17
- Type of Item
- rug
- Material
- wool fibre, flax fibre ?, cotton fibre ? and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- spun and woven
- Overall
- height 221.5 cm, width 143.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Hutsul
- Previous Owner
- Maria Yasegn
- Received from
- Maria Yasegn (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Ukraine
When
- Collection Date
- between 1966 and 1976
- Ownership Date
- before May 16, 1978
- Acquisition Date
- on May 16, 1978
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- excellent
- Accession Number
- 0456/0017