Marleine
$497.00
One-of-a-kind vintage rug, handwoven and handknotted in Dosemealti, Turkey
Dimensions: 4'3" x 6'11" (130 cm x 212 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!
- 100% premium Kork wool
- Dimensions: 4'3" x 6'11" (130 cm x 212 cm)
- Low pile: approximately 0.2" (0.5 cm)
- Color palette: maroon, prussian blue, walnut brown, warm vanilla beige, sandstone
Curator's Notes
- A variation of motifs—simple, tribal, bold, and colorful—all hailing from the Anatolian region (modern-day Turkey)
- A series of repeating medallions create a beautifully complex field or pattern
- Geometric designs feature angular edges and shapes—like diamonds, squares, lattices, and stylized animals
- 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
Dosemealti, located in southwestern Anatolia (just north of Antalya’s seaside location), is well known for rugs that depict Anatolian-style motifs, all centered around a stylized cross.
Material DetailsKork wool comes from the underbelly and neck of the sheep. Because both areas are slightly more protected from the elements, this wool has a higher lanolin content and a much softer handfeel—leaving behind a rich, silky luster.
