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ALGIERS: CARPET-MAKERS. Women carding wool, spinning yarn and weaving carpets in
ALGIERS: CARPET-MAKERS.
Women carding wool, spinning yarn and weaving carpets in a courtyard in Algiers, Algeria. Photochrome, c1899
Granger holds millions of images spanning more than 25,000 years of world history, from before the Stone Age to the dawn of the Space Age
Media ID 12425643
1899 Algerian Algiers Arab Arch Card Carpet Coffee Pot Combing Courtyard Domestic Loom Manufacture Moorish Perfect Photochrome Spinning Straw Textile Veil Weaving Wool Yarn Spindle Turn Of Century
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from 1899 titled "ALGIERS: CARPET-MAKERS" transports us back in time to a courtyard in Algiers, Algeria. The image showcases the intricate art of carpet-making, with women skillfully carding wool, spinning yarn, and weaving beautiful carpets. The scene is filled with cultural elements that reflect the Arab heritage of Algiers. The architecture features an archway adorned with Moorish designs, perfectly framing the domestic setting where this ancient craft takes place. Seated on straw mats, these talented artisans work diligently at their looms while wearing traditional veils. Every detail in this photochromic masterpiece captures the essence of late 19th-century Algerian life. A coffee pot and cup can be seen nearby, hinting at moments of respite amidst their laborious tasks. The women's focused expressions reveal their dedication to creating perfect textiles. The Granger Collection has preserved this historical moment for us to admire and appreciate the craftsmanship involved in carpet-making during turn-of-the-century Algeria. This image serves as a testament to the rich textile traditions passed down through generations. As we gaze upon this remarkable photograph, we are reminded of the beauty that lies within human creativity and how it transcends time and borders.
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