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Antique Cappadocia Kilim Fragment - Early 19th Century

$3,900
£2,939.05
€3,434.34
CA$5,534.39
A$5,551.22
CHF 3,220.02
MX$67,763.24
NOK 37,296.93
SEK 38,170.90
DKK 25,671.63

About the Item

This rare early 19th century Cappadocia kilim fragment is an extraordinary and deeply moving testament to the archaic village weaving traditions of Central Anatolia. Hand woven using the finest hand spun, indigenous wool with a masterfully executed slit weave flatweave technique, this museum grade textile collector’s piece celebrates its beautifully weathered, historic state. The preserved section showcases an exceptionally powerful composition consisting of large, interlocking geometric medallions, diamond panels, and highly stylized ancestral tribal motifs that flow horizontally across boldly divided field blocks of crimson red, natural ivory cream, and deep sky blue. The striking abstract design language is brought to life by a magnificent and beautifully saturated palette of pure, organic vegetable dyes. The intense interaction between the glowing madder reds, vibrant canary yellow, soft sage greens, deep aubergine purples, and brilliant sky blues highlights the weaver’s exceptional control over local dye pot alchemy. Framing the right vertical and lower horizontal edges is a beautifully preserved, broad outer border featuring a warm, golden yellow ground animated by a continuous chain of repeating, multi colored geometric elibelinde (hands on hips) or protective tribal symbols that anchor the high contrast geometry of the central field. Exhibiting an exceptionally rich aged patina and soft, painterly abrash variations where the colors have matured with wonderful grace over two centuries, this artifact carries a profound historical and visual authority. The combination of intense color blocks, raw structural fragmentation, and primitive, ancestral Anatolian symbolism elevates this piece from a textile into an expressive work of abstract art. It stands as a highly important, collectible example of Central Turkish heritage, bringing a monumental sense of historical depth, graphic power, and authentic tribal soul to any specialized gallery display or curated modern interior.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 32.29 in (82 cm)Length: 67.33 in (171 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
    Turkey
  • Period:
    Mid-19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1820's
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Sultanahmet, TR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7849250762322

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