Old tabriz rug becomes bear rug

An unnamed artist transformed a worn antique tabriz wool rug into a wonderful, fanciful bear rug. I imagine the reported "repaired knots and moth damage" just enhance its charm. 87" x 59", $1800 from CS Post.

Repurposed Antique Tabriz Wool Rug (via Make)

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No wonder he was so easy to shoot, hard to miss that in the woods.

If done right, that head could come off and it becomes just an odd-shaped carpet… for when your boss comes over for dinner.

A “damn coolest thing I’ve seen all day” award winner.
Donald Petersen

A “damn coolest thing I’ve seen all day” award winner.

Seconded.

But does it really count as “repurposed” if its purpose is still floor covering?
AllisonWunderland

So, when the novelty wears off you’re stuck with a bad visual pun.
hungryjoe

Interesting that people have a problem with the typewriter jewelry and book jewelry, but are indifferent to this rug situation.

I think this is pretty neat, but I also think the other two are pretty neat.