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About the Item
53574 Vintage Turkish Kars Rug, 06'01 x 18'03. Alive with the vibrancy of Anatolia’s rich cultural soul, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Kars gallery rug is a radiant tapestry of symbols, stories, and tradition. Woven with the loving hands of artisans who have passed down their craft for generations, it bursts forth in a bold array of reds, oranges, pinks, and earthy browns, evoking the fiery sunsets and fertile landscapes of northeastern Turkey. Every hue, every motif speaks, whispering of life’s milestones, of joy and protection, of the sacred bonds between people and the natural world.
Three striking sawtooth hexagonal medallions form the heart of the composition, their jagged edges pulsing with ancient power. Within these medallions, delicate earring motifs shimmer, symbols of marriage and union—gifts once bestowed upon brides in Anatolia, tokens of love and new beginnings. Between and around these central forms, a garden of symbolic imagery unfolds: stars for guidance, birds as messengers of hope, trousseau chests representing wealth and preparation, and rosettes and burdocks, age-old guardians warding off misfortune. The hair band motifs scattered throughout gently echo a longing for love, for union, for life’s next chapter.
The bird-on-a-pole border frames this vibrant scene with a rectilinear dance of birds perched on stylized trees, their forms both grounded and soaring, embodying freedom rooted in tradition. Flanking this are inner and outer floral meander guard bands, their rhythmic flow adding a sense of continuity, as if the design might stretch endlessly beyond the rug’s edges. These motifs, arranged with care and intention, create a living rhythm—a heartbeat of Anatolian life captured in wool and dye.
This vintage Kars gallery rug is more than a decorative piece; it is a living archive, a celebration of marriage, protection, and the enduring beauty of human expression. Its luminous palette and layered symbolism create a sense of joy and depth, ideal for grand halls or long corridors where its story can unfurl in full. With each step, it invites the viewer into a world where color becomes language, and pattern transforms into poetry—a vibrant tribute to the heart of Turkish weaving traditions.
Abrash.
Hand-knotted wool.
Made in Turkey.
Measures: 06'01 x 18'03.
Pile Height: 0.22 of an inch.
Date: 1950's. Mid-20th Century.
- Dimensions:Width: 73 in (185.42 cm)Length: 219 in (556.26 cm)
- Style:Spanish Colonial (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Knotted
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1950-1959
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 53574 Vintage Turkish Kars Gallery Rug 06 01 x 18 031stDibs: LU942926568482
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