Bessi Vintage Tribal Kilim Rug
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Rug Description
One-of-a-kind vintage rug, flatwoven in Mut, Turkey
Dimensions: 6'0" x 9'7" (185 cm x 293 cm)
Bessi 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:
- Faded Raspberry
A light red-purple
- Magenta
A neon blue-pink, also known as hot pink
- Mustard Yellow
A rich, brownish yellow
- Spiced Pumpkin Orange
A medium orange, slightly brownish
- Navy
A deep true navy
- Chartreuse
A yellow-green
- Seafoam Green
A pale blue-green
Rug Details
- One-of-a-kind vintage rug — only one in stock!
- Goat hair with wool embroidery
- Dimensions: 6'0" x 9'7" (185 cm x 293 cm)
- Color palette: faded raspberry, magenta, mustard yellow, spiced pumpkin orange, navy, chartreuse, seafoam green
Curator's Notes
- Artisanal and tribal, geometric designs feature angular edges and simple shapes—like diamonds, squares, lattices, and stylized animals
- A classic, eight-pointed star stands for balance and harmony
- A hexagonal shape (also known as a “lozenge”) represents the female form and fertility
- A simple, but classic design—zig-zag patterns represent water as a vital element in life
Mut is a seaside town in southern Turkey known for its hardy and tribal goat hair based flatweave kilims embroidered in intricate geometric patterns.
Material DetailsGoat hair fibers are longer and firmer than those of sheep’s wool. Typically in kilims, goat hair is woven into a durable flatweave rug, then intricate designs are carefully hand-embroidered using wool yarn.
