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Early 20th Century Antique Floral and Geometric Design Hand Woven Wool Carpet

$2,100
£1,582.56
€1,849.26
CA$2,980.06
A$2,989.12
CHF 1,733.86
MX$36,487.90
NOK 20,082.96
SEK 20,553.56
DKK 13,823.18

About the Item

this rare early 20th century Antique regional workshop carpet highlights a powerful and rhythmic composition featuring an intricately designed, large-scale multi-layered geometric central medallion with stepped diamond outlines anchoring an expansive deep indigo field. This structural balance between the masterfully detailed internal angular and curvilinear elements, the cobalt blue and madder red corner spandrels, and the beautifully decorated field filled with delicate flowering branches, scrolling leaves, and stylized botanical sprays reflects the pinnacle of traditional fine craftsmanship world-renowned for its technical refinement, decorative clarity, and majestic graphic presence. Textiles of this antiquity are celebrated for their ability to blend complex decorative narratives with an aristocratic elegance. The color palette is masterfully balanced featuring a primary deep midnight indigo canvas that serves as a rich, sophisticated background for high-contrast shifts of vibrant madder red, electric cerulean blue, soft rose pink, sage green, and clear ivory highlights. These rich and enduring tones achieved through the expert application of natural vegetable dyes over a century ago exhibit a characteristic gentle patina, soft abrash, and a saturated depth that are hallmarks of the finest early 20th century productions. The inclusion of a robust, ornate primary border decorated with a continuous rhythmic sequence of reciprocating floral cartouches, stylized geometric palmettes, and detailed multi-layered guard bands creates a precise visual frame that highlights the superior wool quality and distinctive technical finesse. Structural analysis indicates the use of premium hand-spun local wool with a characteristically resilient pile and a supple yet firm handle tailored for refined aesthetic spaces. The exceptional clarity of the geometric and floral outlines, specifically the perfectly balanced symmetry of the multi-tiered central diamond medallion system, the fine detailing within the stylized blossoms dancing across the negative spaces, and the precisely executed guard borders, definitively distinguishes this antique masterpiece as an authentic early 20th century production. Ultimately this large-scale textile stands as a premier example of art representing a peak in both technical endurance and graphic majesty for global collectors.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 52.37 in (133 cm)Length: 83.86 in (213 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920's
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Sultanahmet, TR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7849250353222

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