Elxan Vintage Oriental Runner Rug
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Description
One-of-a-kind vintage rug, handwoven and handknotted in Gaziantep, Turkey
Dimensions: 4'8" x 10'7" (144 cm x 325 cm)
Elxan has been professionally cleaned; age-related wear and natural inconsistencies are inherent in these unique, handcrafted vintage rugs.
Product Type:
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Naturally Aged
Vintage, handwoven rugs from Turkey and Morocco, selected for their color and design and preserved as-is.
Age:
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Vintage
Typically between 20-100 years old
Main Color:
- Red
Color Palette:
- Crimson Red
A strong red, inclining to purple
- Rust Red
A brownish red
- Teal
A medium blue-green
- Royal Blue
A medium-to-deep true blue
- Tangerine Orange
A light, true orange
- Ash Brown Gray
A light-to-medium brownish gray
Product Details
- One-of-a-kind vintage rug — only one in stock!
- 100% wool pile on blend of goat hair and sheep's wool foundation
- Dimensions: 4'8" x 10'7" (144 cm x 325 cm)
- Low pile: approximately 0.2" (0.5 cm)
- Color palette: crimson red, rust red, teal, royal blue, tangerine orange, ash brown gray
Curator's Notes
- A variation of motifs—simple, tribal, bold, and colorful—all hailing from the Anatolian region (modern-day Turkey)
- Diamonds are interconnected and repeated throughout to create a dynamic field of both the diamonds and the resulting geometric shapes within the negative space the pattern's negative space
- Typically associated with the Yoruk nomads of Anatolia, these latch-hook ornaments are believed to protect against sources of danger—including ill will, wild animals, and natural disasters
- Just like a modern-day barber's pole, this pattern features alternating slanted stripes
Gaziantep is a major rug collection center located in southeastern Turkey. In particular, the area is known for hand-embroidered, flatweave cicims (a specific type of kilim).
Material DetailsWool is the most widely used fiber in Turkish rug design. Not only is it plentiful in supply, it’s durable, long-lasting, and incredibly plush—so it’s super comfy to walk and relax on. This wool pile is woven onto a foundation built from a mix of wool and the hardy hair fibers of mountain-dwelling goats—a strong material that's sole purpose is to hold up through years of rugged wear.
