Anatolian Kilim 1930s

Anatolian Kilim 1930s.

2.68 x 1.50 metres.

Anatolia, the western region of Turkey, has a long-standing rug-weaving tradition. It dates at least as far back as the 13th Century. As the explorer Marco Polo once wrote, ‘Here they make the most beautiful silks and carpets, and in the most beautiful colours.’ It is these carpets, which were among the first to reach the European market in the Early Modern era, that can be spotted in many of the paintings of the Old Masters, including those of Holbein, Vermeer, and Reubens.

This charming early 20th Century flatweave rug employs a well-balanced, all-over pattern, with abstract motifs stamped across the field in a restrained two-tone vegetable-dyed palette of ivory and muted coral.

The Anatolian Kilim has been retained in very good practical condition for everyday use, preserving its borders on all sides - which is rare in this smaller, square-ish format.

We would recommend the use of an underlay. This will help to keep the rug lying flat on the floor, and also to ensure its longevity. We would be happy to provide complimentary underlay with your purchase.

This carpet is a timeless example, and will suit a wide variety of interiors.

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This object is eligible for a Certificate of BADA Provenance

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