Josephine
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Rug Description
One-of-a-kind vintage rug, handwoven and handknotted in Dosemealti, Turkey
Dimensions: 4'11" x 7'4" (151 cm x 224 cm)
Josephine has been professionally cleaned; age-related wear and natural inconsistencies are inherent in these unique, handcrafted vintage rugs.
Rug Type:
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Original Vintage
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
Rug Details
- One-of-a-kind vintage rug — only one in stock!
- 100% premium Kork wool
- Dimensions: 4'11" x 7'4" (151 cm x 224 cm)
- Low pile: approximately 0.2" (0.5 cm)
- Color palette: crimson red, coral, warm vanilla beige, pale sage gray, walnut brown, slate gray
Curator's Notes
- Deeply meaningful symbols to women weavers in Anatolia, interconnected medallions signify pregnancy and consequent maternity
- Simple, tribal, bold, and colorful motifs that originate from the Anatolian region that comprises the majority of modern-day Turkey
- A tree of life symbol, common to many monotheistic religions, brings to mind the garden of Eden
- Ornate quarter medallions corners
Dosemealti in southwestern Anatolia, just north of the seaside city of Antalya, is known for its rugs featuring Anatolian motifs centered around a prevalent, stylized cross design.
Material DetailsKork wool is shorn from the underbelly and neck of the sheep. Because these areas are more protected from the environment, the resulting wool has a much higher lanolin content and feels softer in texture and has a greater luster and sheen.
