Egon Vintage Turkish Rug
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Rug Description
One-of-a-kind vintage rug, handwoven and handknotted in kars, Turkey
Dimensions: 7'9" x 11'1" (237 cm x 340 cm)
Egon 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
- Bone Beige
A pale, cool beige
- Navy
A deep true navy
- Sandstone
A light tan
- Moss Green
A grayish green, with a hint of yellow
- Smokey Mauve
A muted pink-purple with undertones of gray
Rug Details
- One-of-a-kind vintage rug — only one in stock!
- 100% wool
- Dimensions: 7'9" x 11'1" (237 cm x 340 cm)
- Low pile: approximately 0.2" (0.5 cm)
- Color palette: faded raspberry, bone beige, navy, sandstone, moss green, smokey mauve
Curator's Notes
- A variation of motifs—simple, tribal, bold, and colorful—all hailing from the Anatolian region (modern-day Turkey)
- A central medallion anchors the motif to a center focal point from which the design blooms out and is balanced by complementary design elements
- A prominent, oversized medallion anchors the motif to a center focal point from which the design blooms out and is balanced by complementary design elements
- Twin pendants flank a central medallion
- Floral motifs are a staple in rug design—showing up in a variety of styles including natural, abstract, and geometric
- Artisanal and tribal, geometric designs feature angular edges and simple shapes—like diamonds, squares, lattices, and stylized animals
- A larger border is flanked by two smaller borders
Kars, found in the easternmost part of Turkey (near the Caucasus border), is known for its rugs woven with modified Caucasian designs. Almost always constructed with an all-wool foundation, these rugs are coarsely woven in either earth-toned natural wool colors (like cream, gray, and brown) or pastel pinks and blues.
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.
