Assem
Assem Vintage Tribal Kilim Rug
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Rug Description
One-of-a-kind vintage rug, flatwoven in Mut, Turkey
Dimensions: 5'10" x 9'6" (180 cm x 290 cm)
Assem has been professionally cleaned; age-related wear and natural inconsistencies are inherent in these unique, handcrafted vintage rugs.
Rug Type:
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Kilim
Flatwoven, pileless rugs that often have distinctive geometric patterns and contrasting bright colors.
Age:
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Vintage
Typically between 20-100 years old
Main Color:
- Brown
Color Palette:
- Espresso Brown
An almost-black brown
- Magenta
A neon blue-pink, also known as hot pink
- Moss Green
A grayish green, with a hint of yellow
- Coral
A light-to-medium reddish-pinkish orange
- Periwinkle Blue
A light lavender-blue
- Cornflower Blue
A light-to-medium slightly violet-blue
- Cream
A warm off-white
- Salmon Pink
A light, slightly coral pink
Rug Details
- One-of-a-kind vintage rug — only one in stock!
- Goat hair with wool embroidery
- Dimensions: 5'10" x 9'6" (180 cm x 290 cm)
- Color palette: espresso brown, magenta, moss green, coral, periwinkle blue, cornflower blue, cream, salmon pink
Curator's Notes
- Diagonal lines weave and intersect, forming a grid-like pattern
- A hexagonal shape (also known as a “lozenge”) represents the female form and fertility
- A geometric, step-like pattern which expresses the primitive, artisanal qualities of weaving from nomadic cultures
- Artisanal and tribal, geometric designs feature angular edges and primitive shapes—like diamonds, squares, lattices, and stylized animals
- A simple, but classic design—zig-zag patterns represent water as a vital element in life
Mut is a seaside town in southern Turkey known for its hardy and tribal goat hair based flatweave kilims embroidered in intricate geometric patterns.
Material DetailsGoat hair fibers are longer and firmer than those of sheep’s wool. Typically in kilims, goat hair is woven into a durable flatweave rug, then intricate designs are carefully hand-embroidered using wool yarn.