Large Semi-Antique Hand-Knotted Turkish Area Rug
Item Details
A large, semi-antique Turkish area rug. This wool rug, attributed to western Anatolian weavers, is hand-knotted in a palette of cherry, cerulean, cobalt, saffron, orange, and taupe. It features a bright harshang field incorporating large, stylized palmettes amid smaller palmettes, flowers, leaves, and vines over a cherry-red field. The field is framed by five borders, including a stylized herati main border grounded in taupe, featuring palmettes, flowers, leaves, and vines. Selvedges are single overcast, the rug finishing at each end with short ivory wool warp fringe. It is unlabeled.
- Please note, this is an item that may be especially difficult to move and/or transport. Unless shipping arrangements are available and made by the winning bidder, that individual is advised to bring appropriate assistance, vehicle, proper materials, and any necessary tools to pickup.
| Type | Area Rug |
| Manufacturing Process | Handmade |
| Period | Vintage |
Condition
- there is some wear to pile including minor balding and wear near ends; a large rip of fringe tie-off at one end.
Dimensions
- approximately 9.7’ W x 13.7’ D.
Item #
17CLE066-148
