This handwoven Anatolian rug from Turkey, dating from the 1990s, exemplifies the region’s enduring weaving traditions. Its composition is built around a warm mustard yellow field, set within a distinctly elongated rectangle measuring 104 × 205 cm. The central area features a classic prayer niche (mihrab) motif, framed by richly decorated borders in terracotta, brick red, muted teal, and olive green. Cream, pale blue, and subdued orange accents complete the palette, while the dense, matte wool pile—approximately 10 mm thick, with a knot density of around 200,000 knots per square meter—underscores the rug’s solidity and precision. The edges are finished with traditional white fringes, and the symmetrical pattern as well as visible, hand-tied knots reveal authentic workshop craftsmanship. The rug is preserved in very good condition, showing no visible damage, stains, or significant wear—the colours remain well preserved, acquiring a gentle vintage patina.The design and colour scheme of this rug speak in the voice of Anatolian workshops, where every motif carries a story of handed-down traditions and everyday domestic warmth. The geometric and floral patterns echo the region’s long history, while the soft, slightly velvety woolen pile seems to invite a moment’s pause to listen for whispers of the past. The muted, harmonious tones create an atmosphere of calm and balance, evoking images of tranquil afternoons as light slowly drifts
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Height1 cm
Width104 cm
Length205 cm
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Length205 cm
Height1 cm
Width104 cm
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