Samedin Vintage Oriental Rug
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Rug Description
One-of-a-kind vintage rug, handwoven and handknotted in Gaziantep, Turkey
Dimensions: 4'7" x 10'0" (140 cm x 307 cm)
Samedin 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
Main Color:
- Multicolor
Color Palette:
- Midnight Blue
A deep blue, almost black
- Crimson Red
A strong red, inclining to purple
- Walnut Brown
A medium-to-dark true brown
- Moss Green
A grayish green, with a hint of yellow
- Tangerine Orange
A light, true orange
- White
A true white
Rug Details
- One-of-a-kind vintage rug — only one in stock!
- 100% wool pile on goat hair foundation
- Dimensions: 4'7" x 10'0" (140 cm x 307 cm)
- Low pile: approximately 0.2" (0.5 cm)
- Color palette: midnight blue, crimson red, walnut brown, moss green, tangerine orange, white
Curator's Notes
- Lined with a repeating set of three medallions to create multiple points of visual interest and direction
- A variation of motifs—simple, tribal, bold, and colorful—all hailing from the Anatolian region (modern-day Turkey)
- A geometric, step-like pattern which expresses the primitive, yet artisanal qualities of weaving from nomadic cultures
- A bold set of ram’s horns represents strength and bravery
- Anatolian in origin, a hands-on-hips motif represents a mother goddess figure (sometimes with a child in her womb)—symbolizing motherhood, fertility, and abundance
- Patterned with geometrically serrated leaves
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 the hardy hair fibers of mountain-dwelling goats—a strong material that's sole purpose is to hold up through years of rugged wear.
