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Vintage Turkish Kars Pictorial Rug with Tribal Animal Motifs - Rug
Kilim
$5,600
£4,267.30
€4,921.38
CA$7,953.67
A$8,545.78
CHF 4,584.79
MX$100,679.14
About the Item
Hand-knotted in premium wool circa 1950–1960, this 6x7 vintage Kars rug is a soulful treasure from Rug
Kilim’s exceptional mid-century curation. Departing from the more common geometric medallions of its provenance, this rare pictorial work captures the nomadic spirit of Northeastern Anatolia through a charming array of tribal animal figures.
On the Design:
This magnificent Kars rug is a woven poem, trading rigid geometry for a whimsical, rhythmic portrait of rural life. The field features a sophisticated palette of earthy beige-brown and mocha, divided by ivory horizontal bands that create a tiered landscape for a procession of camels, horses, and birds. Rendered in vibrant pops of madder red and forest green, these stylized figures serve as symbols of endurance and good fortune—each "calligraphic" animal reflecting the deep-rooted cultural authenticity of Turkish nomadic life.
Framing the immersive scene is a bold dark brown border adorned with a menagerie of smaller creatures, creating a "shabby-chic" aesthetic that feels both primitivist and remarkably modern. Hand-knotted with a high, lustrous wool pile, the rug invites touch while maintaining the structural durability characteristic of the finest mid-century Turkish Kars rugs. It is a rare, personal work of weaving history where the artisan's reality is transformed into an enduring, versatile artistic legacy.
Condition:
This vintage Turkish Kars rug enjoys good condition for its age and origin.
- Dimensions:Width: 68 in (172.72 cm)Length: 79 in (200.66 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Knotted
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1950s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Long Island City, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: 347221stDibs: LU4551148366222
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