Vintage
Wool
NO. 36880
Turkey, c. 1960-1970
4'1" X 6'5" (1.24 m x 1.96 m)
$6,200
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Vintage Turkish Zeki Müren Rug Pair with Bold Abstract Design - Rug & Kilim
Hand-knotted wool, this vintage 4x6 Zeki Müren rug pair is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim Mid-century Pasha Collection. Originating circa 1960–1970, the piece showcases an abstract geometric composition with angular linear motifs across a luminous golden field.
On the Design:
This exceptional Zeki Müren rug captures the experimental spirit that defined many of the artist’s celebrated textile works during the height of mid-century modern design. Rather than relying on traditional medallions or ornamental repetition, the composition unfolds through intersecting linear forms, angular abstractions, and floating geometric accents arranged with a painterly sense of rhythm and asymmetry. The vivid interplay of crimson, black, lavender, and powder blue against the warm golden ground evokes the visual language of modernist abstraction while retaining the tactile richness of hand-knotted craftsmanship.
Particularly compelling is the sense of spatial movement achieved through the rug’s sparse yet deliberate geometry. Thin directional lines intersect with bold triangular motifs and chromatic blocks, creating a composition that feels simultaneously architectural and spontaneous. The resulting aesthetic recalls the influence of postwar European modernism while remaining unmistakably tied to the daring decorative vision associated with Zeki Müren’s collectible Turkish rugs.
Condition:
These mid-century Zeki Müren rugs further enjoy a rare good condition for their age and origin. Its construction is like few of this artist’s works with full pile and exceptional quality—a rare find with vast applications today.
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