Venerica Vintage Oriental Rug
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Rug Description
One-of-a-kind vintage rug, handwoven and handknotted in Yahyali, Turkey
Dimensions: 4'0" x 8'10" (122 cm x 270 cm)
Venerica 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:
- Red
Color Palette:
- Cadmium Red
A slightly-warm, medium red
- Coral
A light-to-medium reddish-pinkish orange
- Spiced Pumpkin Orange
A medium orange, slightly brownish
- Camel
A medium-to-dark tan
- Charcoal
A dark gray
- Graphite Gray
A medium true gray
Rug Details
- One-of-a-kind vintage rug — only one in stock!
- 100% wool
- Dimensions: 4'0" x 8'10" (122 cm x 270 cm)
- Low pile: approximately 0.2" (0.5 cm)
- Color palette: cadmium red, coral, spiced pumpkin orange, camel, charcoal, graphite gray
Curator's Notes
- Deeply meaningful symbols to the women weavers of Anatolia, these interconnected medallions represent pregnancy and motherhood
- A variation of motifs—simple, tribal, bold, and colorful—all hailing from the Anatolian region (modern-day Turkey)
- A simple, but classic design—zig-zag patterns represent water as a vital element in life
- A larger border is flanked by two smaller borders
- 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
Yahyali, a town near Cappadocia in central Anatolia, is known for rugs woven with primary colors (red, yellow, and blue) featuring Anatolian motifs. These often include a hexagonal or diamond-shaped medallion with pendants on a red field.
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.
