3'3" X 6'3" Antique Anatolian Turkish Yoruk Rug [SH-021] antique carpet

3'3" X 6'3" Antique Anatolian Turkish Yoruk Rug [SH-021] antique carpetCollector's Notes Antique Turkish Yoruk rug. This rug was woven in Southeastern Anatolia (the heart of the Ottoman Empire) in the second half of the 19th century. Features three archaic ivory outlined hexagonal medallions floating on a deep cochineal field, framed by a gorgeous floral border. Colors are saturated. The wool is silky soft and lustrous in most areas, and the handle is pelt like. (Yuruk Yoruk means "nomad" in Turkish). Decorative

Great floor or accent rug

Contained areas of minor distressing

Stemming from the land near the Caspian Sea

The size is considered a small main carpet

Age: 1900Origin: TurkmenStyle: TekkeDimensions: 2'8 x 3'0Condition: Great condition

Great floor rug

They were intricately and expertly decorated with the 'main gul' element used as a symbol of importance distinguishing each tribe

which indicates this rug was woven in the year 1879

This rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile

Saturated deep cobalt borders contrasted with multicolored floral pendants

Collector's NotesThis antique Caucasian Kilim small flatwoven rug was woven in the 2nd half of the 19th Century and features a very colorful palette and fine weave

Gorgeous pink and pistachio green background make this piece even more striking