Vintage Zeki Müren Runner in Beige With Red Geometric Pattern | Rug & Kilim

Description

Made with hand-knotted wool in Turkey circa 1960-1970, this 3x6 vintage runner rug is an exciting new addition to Rug … more Made with hand-knotted wool in Turkey circa 1960-1970, this 3x6 vintage runner rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Pasha Collection—a line of our classics devoted to works believed to hail from Turkish multidisciplinary artist Zeki Müren.

On the Design:

Polychromatic diamond-shaped geometric patterns, mosaic-like in their beauty, are underscored by traditional creamy beige tones—one of the unexpected marriages of old-world and mid-century modern elements that made works like this from Müren so unique in their period. The interconnected diamond patterns create symmetry of a geometric design—further lending a gorgeous movement to the piece. This special rug features playful and traditional elements that speaks to Müren as an eclectic designer and marks his rugs distinct in his period. Connoisseurs may admire the playful sense of movement and the transitional, almost modern sense of life this piece breathes into more traditional patterns.

It’s a light and playful piece with the whimsy of a Zeki Müren rug, but also with the comfortable and livable undertone that his works also embody, so thoughtful in their approach to the postmodernist appeal of the time and collectible in his works curated today.

Condition:

This mid-century rug further enjoys good condition for its age and origin. Its pile has been lowered to maintain its construction, which creates the look of a distressed rug, though it is perfectly ready for the floor as is. less