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Krylan

Carpet Sample
1980s (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Sample of machine woven Gripper Axminster carpeting in wool. It has a light pink ground with a floral pattern in dark pink, green and dark brown. The predominant motif is a small diagonal spray of three star-like flowers, two in shades of pink and one in green. The sides have been oversewn.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleKrylan (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Machine woven Gripper Axminster in wool
Brief description
'Krylan' machine-woven carpet sample, 1980s, Czech, manufactured by Centrotex
Physical description
Sample of machine woven Gripper Axminster carpeting in wool. It has a light pink ground with a floral pattern in dark pink, green and dark brown. The predominant motif is a small diagonal spray of three star-like flowers, two in shades of pink and one in green. The sides have been oversewn.
Dimensions
  • Length: 19.5cm
  • Width: 30.5cm
  • Weight: 0.14kg
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
(Label)
Credit line
Given by Mr. William Higbee
Collection
Accession number
T.214-1999

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Record createdMay 15, 2000
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