Tapestry
Cotton, Natural Silk
NO. 36819
Ghana, New
3'9" X 5'0" (1.14 m x 1.52 m)
$5,500
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Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Tapestry with Abstract Patchwork in Rich Red & Beige
Handwoven in natural silk and cotton, this 4x5 contemporary Ghanaian tapestry is an avant-garde masterpiece in Rug & Kilim’s collection. This textile blends traditional strip-weaving methods with a deconstructed Western modernism.
On the Design:
This contemporary tapestry serves as an extraordinary exercise in deconstructed spatial abstraction, operating as a collision between West African textile craft and high-concept European modernism. The composition reveals a sophisticated architectural layout heavily reminiscent of the geometric collages and cut-paper experiments of Jean Arp and Sophie Taeuber-Arp. Rather than following a conventional grid, the field plays with asymmetrical overlapping planes, sharp angular fractures, and negative space that create an illusion of shifts in depth. Tiny, meticulously placed paisley, floral, and leaf-patterned fabric remnants pop across the field like ancestral spirits trapped in a modern machine. These fragments are framed by thick, textured chain-stitch embroidery outlines that establish a brilliant bridge between historical textile patterns and forward-thinking graphic design.
The African design thoughts remain central to the narrative, expressed through a rebellious, improvisational paneling system that echoes the rhythmic irregularities of traditional Ashanti Asafo flags and Ewe cloths. Close-up views highlight the masterful play of mixed media, where blocks of smooth, bold crimson silk run alongside ribbed cotton weave, delicate blocks of botanical designs, and a sliver of powder blue sky. The sharp crimson slices and jagged ivory folds possess a powerful symbolic weight, mirroring the transition from structured cultural parameters to raw artistic liberation. The technical brilliance lies in its complex textural topography; shimmering natural silk elements capture the light with a striking, liquid movement, while the flat cotton foundation anchors the piece in traditional hand-loomed heritage. It is a premier choice for the true connoisseur, offering an aura of unmatched intellectual elegance as a high-concept wall hanging or an architectural anchor in a contemporary gallery space.
"Rug & Kilim has become a go-to for us. The vintage and modern inventory is unlike anywhere else, the team is easy to work with, and the custom program holds up to the same standard."
— Ariel Ashe, Ashe Leandro LLC
- Measurements: 3'9" x 5'0" ( 1.14 m x 1.52 m )
- Categories: Tapestry
- Classification: Kilim/Flat Weave, Modern, Modern/Contemporary, Patchwork, Tapestry/Textile/Wall Hanging
- Material: Cotton, Natural Silk
- Origin: Ghana
- SKU: 36819
