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GALLERY YACOU

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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.

  • Period: c. 1940s
    • Price: £2,900.00
    • €3,504 Euro
    • $3,667 US Dollar
  • Location: London
    • Dimensions: H: 175cm (68.90in)
    • W: 120cm (47.24in)
    • D: 0cm (0.00in)