Vintage Kilim With Beige Open Field and Geometric Borders, From Rug & Kilim

Description

Handwoven in a wool flatweave, originating circa 1950-1960, this 5x10 vintage Turkish kilim is an excellent example of the slit … more Handwoven in a wool flatweave, originating circa 1950-1960, this 5x10 vintage Turkish kilim is an excellent example of the slit weave and is dense with colors that have aged beautifully for its period.

On the Design:

This personal vintage piece is meant to catch the eye, yet still so atypical in its color and design choices that are so complementary to each other making it a comfortable, and inviting piece. Admirers of the craft may admire this as one of our new favorite examples in Kilims of the mid-20th century for sure—made with a beige dye that’s aged beautifully, as have the vibrant hues in the geometric patterns and rich chocolate brown in the borders. It’s clearly a work of the best dye, with fine detail and the vibrant, saturated colors among the many personal elements that give Kilims their beauty and irreplaceable old-world charm. Connoisseurs may further admire the subtle sense of movement that its color variations lend the geometry—a subdued, but intriguing departure from traditional area rugs of its period. It’s a fine play of rustic geometric motifs and stripes in a reserved, sophisticated manner, and its size offers vast design applications, making it well suited to other decorative purposes.

Condition:

This vintage Turkish kilim enjoys great condition for its age and origin. It is a very collectible piece and is ready for the floor. less