Handwoven Kilim with Trees, Animals and Figure, Presumed Polish gnome and the green over creamy

and the green over creamy white glaze is just lovely

In between are lots of putti

It has seen some use

her MA from University of Missouri Kansas City

and with lots of character--but I really fell in love when I opened it to find this beautiful backgammon board inside

Handwoven Kilim with Trees, Animals and Figure, Presumed Polish gnome and the green over creamyFrom 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