Athanasios Vintage Kilim Rug
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Rug Description
One-of-a-kind vintage rug, flatwoven in Malatya, Turkey
Dimensions: 5'4" x 6'9" (164 cm x 206 cm)
Athanasios has been professionally cleaned; age-related wear and natural inconsistencies are inherent in these unique, handcrafted vintage rugs.
Rug Type:
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Kilim
Flatwoven, pileless rugs that often have distinctive geometric patterns and contrasting bright colors.
Age:
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Vintage
Typically between 20-100 years old
Main Color:
- Multicolor
Color Palette:
- Maroon
A medium-to-dark purplish red
- Cantaloupe
A pale pastel orange
- Teal
A medium blue-green
- Cream
A warm off-white
- Midnight Blue
A deep blue, almost black
Rug Details
- One-of-a-kind vintage rug — only one in stock!
- 100% wool
- Dimensions: 5'4" x 6'9" (164 cm x 206 cm)
- One-sided fringe: measures 5.1" (13 cm)
- Color palette: maroon, cantaloupe, teal, cream, midnight blue
Curator's Notes
- A variation of motifs—simple, tribal, bold, and colorful—all hailing from the Anatolian region (modern-day Turkey)
- Stripes—a simple and timeless classic
- Artisanal and tribal, geometric designs feature angular edges and simple shapes—like diamonds, squares, lattices, and stylized animals
- An absolute classic, diamond-based designs create a beautiful and dynamic field of geometric shapes
- A handsome, hand-braided fringe woven from threads of the loom
Malatya, found in central Anatolia, is known for its coarsely knotted rugs and geometric designs woven by Kurdish tribes.
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 soft—so it’s super comfy to walk and relax on.
