Sabaha Vintage Turkish Rug
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Rug Description
One-of-a-kind vintage rug, handwoven and handknotted in kars, Turkey
Dimensions: 5'10" x 10'9" (178 cm x 330 cm)
Sabaha 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:
- Blue
Color Palette:
- Powder Blue
A pale pastel blue
- Coral
A light-to-medium reddish-pinkish orange
- Spiced Pumpkin Orange
A medium orange, slightly brownish
- Royal Blue
A medium-to-deep true blue
- Teal
A medium blue-green
- Warm Vanilla Beige
A warm pale beige, almost tan
- Maroon
A medium-to-dark purplish red
Rug Details
- One-of-a-kind vintage rug — only one in stock!
- 100% wool
- Dimensions: 5'10" x 10'9" (178 cm x 330 cm)
- Low pile: approximately 0.2" (0.5 cm)
- Color palette: powder blue, coral, spiced pumpkin orange, royal blue, teal, warm vanilla beige, maroon
Curator's Notes
- Four hexagonal shapes (also known as “lozenges”) represent the female form and fertility
- Triangular amulet design—believed to protect against evil spirits and bad luck
- 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
- Artisanal and tribal, geometric designs feature angular edges and simple shapes—like diamonds, squares, lattices, and stylized animals
- A series of geometrically stylized waves represents water—a vital element of life
- Abrash adds visual depth and texture in its variation in color and tone
- Anatolian in origin, a hands-on-hips motif represents a mother goddess figure (sometimes with a child in her womb)—symbolizing motherhood, fertility, and abundance
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.
