Gabil
Gabil Vintage Turkish Rug
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Rug Description
One-of-a-kind vintage rug, handwoven and handknotted in Usak, Turkey
Dimensions: 6'8" x 9'11" (205 cm x 304 cm)
Gabil 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:
- Beige, Cream
Color Palette:
- Warm Vanilla Beige
A warm pale beige, almost tan
- Dusty Rose Pink
A medium-to-light pink-red
- Periwinkle Blue
A light lavender-blue
- Slate Gray
A medium blue-gray
- Dove Gray
A pale gray with a hint of blue
Rug Details
- One-of-a-kind vintage rug — only one in stock!
- 100% wool
- Dimensions: 6'8" x 9'11" (205 cm x 304 cm)
- Low pile: approximately 0.2" (0.5 cm)
- Color palette: warm vanilla beige, dusty rose pink, periwinkle blue, slate gray, dove gray
Curator's Notes
- A variation of motifs—simple, tribal, bold, and colorful—all hailing from the Anatolian region (modern-day Turkey)
- A series of repeating medallions fill out the field in balanced, ornamental details
- Floral motifs are a staple in rug design—showing up in a variety of styles including natural, abstract, and geometric
- Typically associated with the Yoruk nomads of Anatolia, these latch-hook ornaments are believed to protect against sources of danger—including ill will, wild animals, and natural disasters
- Triangular amulet design—believed to protect against evil spirits and bad luck
- A series of geometrically stylized waves represents water—a vital element of life
- A larger border is flanked by two smaller borders
Usak, located just west of central Anatolia, is known for carpets marking the rise of what scholars call the Turkish carpet design revolution. This refers to the transition from angular, geometric designs to the more organic, curvilinear designs found in Persian carpets—resembling Ottoman art and architecture.
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.