Handwoven Kilim with Trees, Animals and Figure, Presumed Polish gnome In between are lots of

In between are lots of putti

seemingly having been worked from both sides

He's definitely old--the wood has split a bit

It has seen some use

Through posture (in stark contrast to the lounging men above)

Handwoven Kilim with Trees, Animals and Figure, Presumed Polish gnome In between are lots ofFrom the overall composition to the tiny details, I find this handwoven vintage kilim rug or tapestry super evocative, and quite extraordinary. starting with those trees, fantastically expressive from branches to roots! Better for you to look than for me to describe, but the yield is a landscape that feels like a whole world unto itself, product of a singular artistic vision. And how to beat the little shepherd at bottom, with what look like big pink