Turkish Tulu With Repeating Tribal Motifs on a Sand Field Surrounded by a Red Border

Description

Turkish Tulu With Repeating Tribal Motifs on a Sand Field Surrounded by a Red Border. Keivan Woven Arts / rug … more Turkish Tulu With Repeating Tribal Motifs on a Sand Field Surrounded by a Red Border. Keivan Woven Arts / rug EN-623, country of origin / type: Turkey / Tulu, circa 1950.

This Tulu rug features repeating red shapes laid across a sand-colored field and enclosed within ornate similarly-colored frames. The entire piece is surrounded by a deep red border. Accent colors include yellow, cream, and red. Tulus are woven in the Konya area with a very coarse weave and lower pile to accentuate the tribal pattern. The wool used in these rugs is exceptionally durable, and they are always visually polished.
Measures: 5.6 x 8.6. less