Cort
$650.00
One-of-a-kind vintage rug, flatwoven in Mut, Turkey
Dimensions: 4'7" x 9'6" (140 cm x 292 cm)
All rugs have been professionally cleaned; age-related wear and natural inconsistencies are inherent in these unique, handcrafted vintage rugs.
Product Details
- One-of-a-kind vintage rug — only one in stock!
- Goat hair with wool embroidery
- Dimensions: 4'7" x 9'6" (140 cm x 292 cm)
- Color palette: graphite gray, prussian blue, eggplant, lavender, coral, powder blue
Curator's Notes
- An interplay of repeating medallions fill out the field
- A hexagonal structure, also referred to as a lozenge, represents the female form and fertility
- Triangular amulets guard against evil spirits and malintent
- A classic design, diamond medallions create a dynamic interplay of sub-symmetries and geometric shapes
Mut is a seaside town in southern Turkey known for nomadic goat hair kilims with geometric designs hand embroidered in wool yarn.
Material DetailsGoat hair is longer in fiber length and stiffer than sheep's wool. In kilims, it is woven into a durable flatweave with intricate designs hand embroidered on top with wool yarn.
