More rugs in this style have been knotted similar to this one. The design, called ‘Silma 5012’ was produced several times at the Koninklijke Vereenigde Tapijtfabrieken (Deventer) by machine, in contrary to this piece that was hand knotted with an asymmetrical knot. One similar piece is at the textile museum in Tilburg. Another smaller piece with different colours was acquired by the Rijksmuseum in 1979 (record number BK-1979-36).
The Amsterdamse School deeply influenced the revival of the Dutch textile industry on the eve of WWI. Creativity and craftsmanship explored new possibilities and launched refreshing trends.
The projects were closely inspired by nature and often produced stylized floral designs. Although one cannot deny there is an obvious link with the other European schools, the Dutch style is very easy to recognize.
Produced in the workshops of KVT (Koninklijke Vereenigde Tapijtfabrieken Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Deventer, Moordrecht). KVT opened in 1797. One of their aims was to create new jobs in a rather poor neighborhood and very quickly prospered into an important industry. The factory closed down in 1978.