Fine Anatolian Silk Rug
Stock No
27215
2011
- £2,900.00
- €3,504 Euro
- $3,667 US Dollar
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Item Description
Fine Anatolian Silk Rug
1.75 x 1.20 m
Anatolia, the western region of Turkey, has a long-standing rug-weaving tradition, dating at least as far back as the 13th Century. As the explorer Marco Polo once wrote, ‘Here they make the most beautiful silks and carpets, and in the most beautiful colours.’ These carpets, among the first to reach the European market in the Early Modern era, can be spotted in many of the paintings of the Old Masters, including those of Holbein, Vermeer, and Reubens.
This charming mid-century example, woven with lustrous silk, features a design inspired by Classical weavings of the 17th Century, rather than the conventional designs of its era. It employs a series of stamped palmettes, creatively repeated in a variety of earthy tones, including red ochre, sage green, terracotta, ivory and muted indigo, framed by a wide border. A bold, striking composition, especially in relation to this piece's smaller format.
Retained in very good condition for everyday use, with its borders well preserved on all sides.
A handsome accent piece, to add character and charm to any setting.
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
London, London
Item Dimensions
H: 175cm W: 120cm
Period
c. 1940s
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
London, London
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)207 5842929
+44 (0)7973 119458
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