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53167 Vintage Turkish Patchwork Kilim Rug, 11'05 x 13'11.
Woven from the quiet whispers of Anatolian pastures and the steady hands of Turkish artisans, this handwoven wool vintage Turkish patchwork kilim rug is a living anthology of timeworn beauty. Each patch, a story salvaged from bygone kilims, carries the subtle patina of age and memory—echoes of village hearths, sun-warmed looms, and the gentle rhythm of nomadic life. With a field composed of delicate neutrals—ash gray, sand, and pale stone—the composition evokes a soft-spoken landscape, one shaped by both nature and nurture.
Interspersed among the faded plains are humble bursts of color—tiny glyphs in saffron, rose, amethyst, and indigo—like pressed wildflowers or the scattered remnants of ancient prayers. These symbols, seemingly spontaneous, are remnants of ancestral motifs—protective charms, tokens of love, or signatures of the weaver’s lineage. Lines of black and charcoal appear sparingly, like fence lines across a quiet field, anchoring the ethereal palette with a sense of grounded rhythm.
Though modern in its geometric abstraction, this patchwork kilim remains deeply rooted in heritage. Each panel was once part of a larger story—a tribal rug worn by footsteps and softened by time—now thoughtfully reassembled into a harmonious mosaic. The subtle mismatches in texture and tone are not flaws, but soulful reminders of human touch, imperfection, and continuity. In its reconstructed form, the rug transcends utility, becoming a palimpsest of tradition where old songs find new voice.
This is not merely a decorative object; it is a woven memory. As it graces a contemporary interior with understated elegance, it also carries with it the warmth of shepherd's wool, the quiet dignity of hand-dyeing, and the artisanal legacy of Anatolia’s loom-wielding women. To walk upon this kilim is to trace the threads of history, to touch the poetry of patience, and to invite into one's space a rug that is both relic and rebirth.
- Several kilim panels stitched together and backed with a cotton fabric for reinforcement.
- Abrash.
- Hand-woven wool.
- Made in Turkey.
- Measures: 11'05 x 13'11.
- Pile Height: 0.21 of an inch.
- Date: 1970's. Late 20th Century.