A fine Anatolian silk rug, with a creative all-over design inspired by Classical era weavings of the 17th Century.
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Anatolia, the western region of Turkey, has a long-standing rug-weaving tradition, dating at least as far back as the 13th Century. As the explorer Marco Polo once wrote, ‘Here they make the most beautiful silks and carpets, and in the most beautiful colours.’ These carpets, among the first to reach the European market in the Early Modern era, can be spotted in many of the paintings of the Old Masters, including those of Holbein, Vermeer, and Reubens.
This charming mid-century example, woven with lustrous silk, features a design inspired by Classical weavings of the 17th Century, rather than the conventional designs of its era. It employs a series of stamped palmettes, creatively repeated in a variety of earthy tones, including red ochre, sage green, terracotta, ivory and muted indigo, framed by a wide border. A bold, striking composition, especially in relation to this piece’s smaller format.
Retained in very good condition for everyday use, with its borders well preserved on all sides.
A handsome accent piece, to add character and charm to any setting.
DETAILS
Stock Number:
27215
Dimensions:
Width: 175 cm
Height: 120 cm
Place of origin:
Turkey
Date of manufacture:
c. 1940s
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