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The Whispered Atelier: A Vintage Turkish Overdyed Masterpiece of Poised Elegance
$5,900
£4,494.82
€5,129.65
CA$8,290.90
A$9,035.62
CHF 4,784.75
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NOK 60,575.98
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About the Item
60609 Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, 09'06 x 12'09. A study in hushed grandeur, this hand-knotted wool Turkish overdyed masterpiece radiates the sort of cultivated restraint found in the private salons of Europe’s industrial elite. Its deliberately faded botanical tracery—palmettes, fronds, and ethereal vinery—seems to surface through a quiet mist, as though rediscovered from a patrician estate. The palette dissolves into nuanced earth-tones, shifting between soft grays and pashmina-like whispers, giving the textile a rare, lived-in opulence befitting connoisseurs who prefer subtlety over spectacle.
The exclusive composition reveals itself at a slow, considered pace. Stylized floral motifs and diaphanous tendrils drift across the field, dissolving and reappearing like brushwork on timeworn fresco walls. Ghosted corner spandrels fade into the ground, their presence perceptible only to those who appreciate nuance. Along the perimeter, an intricate Herati border and fine floral meander guard bands speak to old-world refinement—ornamentation designed not to announce itself, but to reward those with an informed eye for the exceptional.
There is a distinctly French-Industrial sensibility at play here: utilitarian austerity tempered by poetic detail. This cherished treasure embraces restraint yet emanates self-assured luxury—the sort found in ateliers where artisans craft only for the most discerning patrons. Its softened motifs and time-washed hues suggest stories of ateliers, archives, and heirloom textiles passed quietly through generations, untouched by trend or imitation.
In a world that often equates extravagance with brilliance and bold color, this exquisite work of art offers a more exclusive path—one of intimate refinement and cultivated taste. It is an extraordinary masterpiece that does not compete with architecture or art, but enfolds them, allowing interiors to breathe while adding depth and cultural gravitas. For collectors and designers seeking rare elegance with an industrial-romantic soul, this overdyed Turkish rug is not merely décor—it is status whispered rather than declared.
Rendered in variegated shades of gray, tan, taupe, brown, mushroom, pashmina, oyster gray and bluish-grayish hues with other neutral colors.
This is a textured area rug with low to no pile. The artist hand-carves the design into the rug.
Distressed. Desirable Age Wear.
Abrash. Overdyed. Antique Wash.
Hand knotted wool.
Made in Turkey.
Measures: 09'06 x 12'09.
Date: 1960s. Mid-20th Century.
- Dimensions:Width: 114 in (289.56 cm)Length: 153 in (388.62 cm)
- Style:Industrial (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Knotted
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1960-1969
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Desirable Age Wear. Abrash. Overdyed. Antique Wash. Hand-carved Design by Artist.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 60609 Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, 09 06 x 12 091stDibs: LU942911436523
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