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Antique Bergama Bag - Mid 19th Century

$2,500

£1,884.42

€2,204.07

CA$3,538.51

A$3,602.71

CHF 2,074.84

MX$43,409.93

NOK 24,078.63

SEK 24,293.85

DKK 16,474.53

About the Item

This rare mid 19th century Bergama bag highlights a powerful and rhythmic geometric composition featuring a row of four stylized house or tree-of-life motifs anchored within a vibrant indigo field. This structural balance between the architectural forms and the surrounding zoomorphic and floral secondary elements reflects the pinnacle of the West Anatolian village weaving tradition. Textiles of this era from the Bergama region are world renowned for their extraordinary graphic intensity and a sophisticated tribal vocabulary that represents a distinct artistic language developed over centuries of regional heritage. The color palette is masterfully balanced featuring a primary indigo ground that serves as a dramatic canvas for high contrast shifts of madder red forest green and soft ivory. These rich and enduring tones achieved through the expert application of natural dyes over 170 years ago exhibit a chromatic strength and a saturated depth that are hallmarks of the finest mid 19th century village productions. The inclusion of a sophisticated primary border on a luminous ivory ground containing a rhythmic sequence of stylized tulips and geometric florets creates a precise visual frame that highlights the superior wool quality and technical finesse. Structural analysis indicates the use of premium hand spun local wool with a characteristically sturdy handle and a rich historical patina. The exceptional clarity of the decorative outlines specifically the minute internal details of the "house" windows and the precisely rendered symmetry of the animal figures in the upper guard band distinguishes this antique masterpiece as an authentic mid 19th century Bergama production. Ultimately this piece represents a peak in both technical endurance and graphic majesty for global collectors of nomadic and village textiles.

Dimensions:
Width: 16.54 in (42 cm)Length: 17.33 in (44 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Wool,Hand-Woven
Place of Origin:
Turkey
Period:
Mid-19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1850's
Condition:
Seller Location:
Sultanahmet, TR
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU7849249892072

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