Silja Vintage Oriental Rug
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Rug Description
One-of-a-kind vintage rug, handwoven and handknotted in Demirci, Turkey
Dimensions: 5'6" x 8'7" (168 cm x 263 cm)
Silja 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:
- Purple
Color Palette:
- Faded Raspberry
A light red-purple
- Rich Amethyst
A dark, true purple
- Peacock Turquoise
A greener turquoise
- Royal Blue
A medium-to-deep true blue
- Lavender
A light violet
- Silvery Gray
A light, true gray
- Warm Vanilla Beige
A warm pale beige, almost tan
Rug Details
- One-of-a-kind vintage rug — only one in stock!
- 100% wool pile on cotton foundation
- Dimensions: 5'6" x 8'7" (168 cm x 263 cm)
- Low pile: approximately 0.2" (0.5 cm)
- Color palette: faded raspberry, rich amethyst, peacock turquoise, royal blue, lavender, silvery gray, warm vanilla beige
Curator's Notes
- A central medallion anchors the motif to a center focal point from which the design blooms out and is balanced by complementary design elements
- Classic and timeless Persian motifs feature intricate patterns and floral designs, all framed by a border
- Twin pendants flank a central medallion
- The corners of the rug are heavily ornate
- A crosshatched fade from gentle wear over time produces a soft, distressed look, muting the original color palette
- A larger border is flanked by two smaller borders
- Features a one-of-kind and subtly distressed look from gentle wear over time
Demirci is one of the most established handmade carpet production centers in all of Turkey. Rugs from this area can be distinguished by their coarse knots woven onto a cotton foundation, usually depicting a simple Persian motif.
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 cotton foundation, another popular choice in rug design. The cotton used is rigid, strong, and provides a sturdy foundation that’s designed to last a lifetime—or ten.
