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Product number: 06287
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Weight: 19 lbs
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Size: 13.75 ft length x 4.12 ft width
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Type: Kilim
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Origin: Kars
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Style: Kilim
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Period: 1940s
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Material: Wool on Wool
An evocative heirloom of artistry and ancestral grace, this 80-year-old madder-dyed wool kilim from the storied highlands of Kars in eastern Anatolia carries the intimate legacy of a bride’s new beginning. Gifted at the threshold of her journey and bearing the weight of a family name, it holds within its warp and weft the belief and hope of generations. The design flows with intention; commanding medallions anchor the visual rhythm, while borders of combs and protective crosses form a symbolic perimeter, echoing ancient wishes of safety and abundance. Its color story unfolds in decadent earthen tones, brilliant berries, electric pink, vibrant mustard, calming lavender and pale mossy green; a palette drawn from the Anatolian landscape itself. This juxtaposition of color is both still and wildly alive. It is not something simply seen but felt, evoking a meditative joy that lingers in the eye and heart. Scattered among its motifs, birds rise in silent flight and stars glimmer with promise, whispering of freedom, destiny, and unseen guidance. Though woven eight decades ago, its aesthetic feels startlingly present; rooted in tradition, yet strikingly attuned to modern sensibilities. The fringed edges unravel with poetic asymmetry, a melanged drift of threads that speaks to the human hand and imperfection that defines true beauty.
Colour palette: raspberry, mustard, oatmeal, black, lavender, flax, dusty clay brown, cocoa, pale moss green and grey
This antique rug has been well-preserved. There are some visible albeit minuscule imperfections in the way of a couple small spots where the color appears a bit darker.
This item is located in Asheville, North Carolina and will be shipped via USPS. Allow for 5-7 days for arrival.
