Vintage Romanian Handwoven Wool Runner Rug, 1960s

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About This Piece

Vintage Design

Monumental handwoven vintage wool flatweave rug (556 × 204 cm / 18'3" × 6'8") from the Romanian folk weaving tradition — rich folk floral composition on a dramatic deep dark ground, with vivid teal, fuchsia, green, purple, and cream accents. Fringed ends. At over 18 feet long and nearly 7 feet wide, this is one of the largest Romanian folk scoarțe in existence — a truly museum-quality piece of exceptional rarity.
This piece was passed down as a wedding dowry (zestre) in a family from Maramureș, Romania — one of the last living repositories of authentic Romanian folk textile tradition. Maramureș is internationally recognized as one of Europe's most intact traditional rural cultures, and textiles from this region with documented provenance carry exceptional cultural and collector value. The "zestre" tradition — passing down handwoven textiles as part of a bride's dowry — is one of the oldest and most revered folk customs in Romanian culture.
Romanian hand-woven rugs were included in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list in December 2016, recognized as an expression of creativity, identity, and social cohesion passed down through generations of skilled weavers. Each piece in our collection is a genuine artifact of this living tradition, personally curated over 20 years of collecting in Moldova and Maramureș, Romania.
Technique: handwoven on a traditional loom, 100% wool, natural/vegetable dyes. Tapestry / flatweave scoarță-style construction. Fringed ends. Condition: very good vintage. Structurally sound with minor age-appropriate signs. Light storage folds/creases — will relax when laid flat.

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Creator	Unknown
Manufacturer	Traditional Romanian weaver, Maramureș region
Design Period	1960 to 1969
Production Period	1960 to 1969
Country of Manufacture	Romania
Identifying Marks	This piece is attributed to the above-mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark
Style	Arts & Crafts, Vintage, Hand-Crafted, Rustic, Folk Art
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use, Light storage folds/creases
Product Code	ZFN-2465854
Materials	Wool
Color	Black, cream, fuchsia, green, pink, purple, red, teal, turquoise, white, yellow
Width	204 cm 204 cm
Depth	1 cm 1 cm
Height	556 cm 556 cm

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Romania
Returns	Returns accepted within fourteen days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Delivery Options

Front Door Delivery: (Included in Every Order)	A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below). The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.
In-Home Delivery: (For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)	A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers. The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.

Front Door Delivery:
(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine every order upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damage or missing or incorrect pieces, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations of missing, damaged, or incorrect item(s) represents your acceptance of the complete order in perfect condition.

Sustainability

Carbon Neutral	For every purchase made, Pamono offsets 100% of estimated carbon emissions from global shipping.
Vintage	Choosing vintage and antique furniture reduces your carbon footprint by cutting down on waste and reduces demand for new materials and extends the life of the products we use.

Product Safety Information

Additional Product Safety Information	Not applicable (textile rug). No model number or CE marking required. For safe use: use an anti-slip rug pad on smooth floors; keep away from open flames; vacuum regularly; professional cleaning recommended. Colors may vary slightly depending on lighting.