Gerdine Vintage Turkish Rug
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Rug Description
One-of-a-kind vintage rug, handwoven and handknotted in Sille, Turkey
Dimensions: 5'5" x 11'11" (167 cm x 365 cm)
Gerdine 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:
- Gray
Color Palette:
- Slate Gray
A medium blue-gray
- Bone Beige
A pale, cool beige
- Lavender
A light violet
Rug Details
- One-of-a-kind vintage rug — only one in stock!
- 100% wool pile on cotton foundation
- Dimensions: 5'5" x 11'11" (167 cm x 365 cm)
- Low pile: approximately 0.2" (0.5 cm)
- Color palette: slate gray, bone beige, lavender
Curator's Notes
- A variation of motifs—simple, tribal, bold, and colorful—all hailing from the Anatolian region (modern-day Turkey)
- Architectural elements represent significant structures like monuments, churches, temples, and ruins
- 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
- A tree of life (a symbol found in several religions around the world) alludes to the Garden of Eden
Sille, a village in central Turkey near Konya, is known for its wide runners that feature Anatolian patterns with repeating geometric medallions—commonly woven with distinctive red or coral warps and wefts.
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 soft—so it’s super comfy to walk and relax on. This wool pile is knotted onto a cotton foundation, another popular choice in rug design. The cotton used is rigid, strong, and provides a sturdy foundation that’s designed to last a lifetime—or ten.
