Antique Turkish Rug with Central Floral Medallion in Red & Ivory - Rug & Kilim
Hand-knotted in wool and originating circa 1910-1919, this 4x6 antique Turkish rug features a bold floral medallion set within an ivory lattice field framed by richly detailed borders. Deep indigo, brick red, and ivory tones bring depth to its classic design.On the Design:Originating during the twilight of the Ottoman Empire, this exquisite Anatolian rug represents a magnificent chapter in Turkish textile history, where centuries-old village folk traditions harmoniously blended with the floral geometry of imperial court workshops. In rural Anatolian culture, weaving was never merely a craft; it was a deeply intimate, non-verbal narrative written by the weaver knot by knot. Every motif incorporated into the loom functioned as an unspoken prayer, a reflection of the weaver's personal journey, or an invocation of spiritual protection for the home.At the heart of this layout lies a magnificent, stepped star-medallion rendered in saturated brick red and indigo. Functioning in Anatolian iconography as a göl—a sacred focal point symbolizing spiritual unity, life, and the hearth—the medallion blossoms outward with multi-layered floral rosettes. Surrounding this central star is a stepped ivory field structured into a breathtaking diamond trellis. A closer study of the field reveals an extraordinary lexicon of symbolic folk motifs: checkered grid compartments evoke the pıtrak or burr motif, an ancient Anatolian symbol worn to ward off the evil eye and attract prosperity. Interspersed within the lattice are cross-shaped four-petaled blossoms representing love and devotion. The field is framed by deep indigo corner spandrels that simulate the architectural archway of a prayer niche or mihrab or protective house walls, leading the eye into a rich brick-red primary border filled with linked palmettes and undulating floral vines or sarmaşık, symbolizing eternity and the continuous cycle of life.Condition:This antique Turkish rug enjoys good condition for its age and origin.
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Antique
Wool
NO. 37388
Persia, c. 1910-1919
4'3" X 6'3" (1.30 m x 1.91 m)
$4,100
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Antique Turkish Rug with Central Floral Medallion in Red & Ivory - Rug & Kilim
Hand-knotted in wool and originating circa 1910-1919, this 4x6 antique Turkish rug features a bold floral medallion set within an ivory lattice field framed by richly detailed borders. Deep indigo, brick red, and ivory tones bring depth to its classic design.On the Design:Originating during the twilight of the Ottoman Empire, this exquisite Anatolian rug represents a magnificent chapter in Turkish textile history, where centuries-old village folk traditions harmoniously blended with the floral geometry of imperial court workshops. In rural Anatolian culture, weaving was never merely a craft; it was a deeply intimate, non-verbal narrative written by the weaver knot by knot. Every motif incorporated into the loom functioned as an unspoken prayer, a reflection of the weaver's personal journey, or an invocation of spiritual protection for the home.At the heart of this layout lies a magnificent, stepped star-medallion rendered in saturated brick red and indigo. Functioning in Anatolian iconography as a göl—a sacred focal point symbolizing spiritual unity, life, and the hearth—the medallion blossoms outward with multi-layered floral rosettes. Surrounding this central star is a stepped ivory field structured into a breathtaking diamond trellis. A closer study of the field reveals an extraordinary lexicon of symbolic folk motifs: checkered grid compartments evoke the pıtrak or burr motif, an ancient Anatolian symbol worn to ward off the evil eye and attract prosperity. Interspersed within the lattice are cross-shaped four-petaled blossoms representing love and devotion. The field is framed by deep indigo corner spandrels that simulate the architectural archway of a prayer niche or mihrab or protective house walls, leading the eye into a rich brick-red primary border filled with linked palmettes and undulating floral vines or sarmaşık, symbolizing eternity and the continuous cycle of life.Condition:This antique Turkish rug enjoys good condition for its age and origin.
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