Unusual Handwoven Turkish "Shahmaran" Pictorial Wool Kilim
Item Details
An unusual and uncommon handwoven Turkish Shahmaran pictorial wool kilim. This flatweave accent rug is rendered in a palette of ivory, sky blue, scarlet, indigo, ochre, sand, and sage. The ivory colored field features four large-scale Shahmaran forms, which translates to ‘king of snakes’, even though the mythological creature is depicted with a female form, and considered a goddess, as the ‘Serpent Queen.’ The creatures feature both a serpent head and human head fitted with a headdress, while accompanied by cypress trees and bird motifs. Framing the field is a main sky blue grounded leaf border, and sawooth guard borders. Finishing this rug are double overcast selvedges and a cotton warp fringe to the ends. This rug is unlabeled. Please see the link below for more on the myth of the Shahmaran.
| Type | Accent Rug |
| Materials | Wool, Cotton |
| Manufacturing Process | Handmade |
| Origin | Turkey |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Period | Contemporary |
Condition
- minor wear to the fringe; slight discoloration.
Dimensions
- approximately 3’ W x 6.1’ D.
Item #
18BAL087-153
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