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Rug Description
One-of-a-kind vintage rug, handwoven and handknotted in Balikesir, Turkey
Dimensions: 4'9" x 5'11" (145 cm x 182 cm)
Mattie has been professionally cleaned; age-related wear and natural inconsistencies are inherent in these unique, handcrafted vintage rugs.
Rug 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
Rug Details
- One-of-a-kind vintage rug — only one in stock!
- 100% wool
- Dimensions: 4'9" x 5'11" (145 cm x 182 cm)
- Low pile: approximately 0.2" (0.5 cm)
- Color palette: salmon pink, crimson red, seafoam green, cornflower blue, lemon yellow
Curator's Notes
- A central medallion centerpiece design appropriated from 15th century Persian manuscript covers, now a mainstay of carpet weaving
- A universal design feature of rugs, floral motifs appear in a variety of stylized forms from natural, abstract, to geometric
- A minimalist midcentury motif with art deco elements
Balikesir is a town in western Anatolia known for its nomadic Yoruk rugs featuring stepped hexagonal patterns and a maze of latch-hook motifs.
Material DetailsWool is the most popular fiber used in Turkish rugs because it is supple, durable, and plentiful in supply.
