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Antique Zareh Kum Kapi Silk Rug - Early 20th Century

$50,000
£37,420.23
€43,737.86
CA$70,653.77
A$71,319.22
CHF 40,980.23
MX$864,474.84
NOK 474,325.50
SEK 484,496.74
DKK 326,952.59

About the Item

This rare early 20th century Kumkapı silk rug is a magnificent and powerfully expressive example of Istanbul workshop weaving, celebrated for its incredible structural refinement and legendary geometric grandiosity. Hand knotted with the finest quality, premium silk that yields a tightly packed, ultra-dense pile with a luminous, shimmering handle, this stately collector piece displays a beautifully balanced composition ideally proportioned for sophisticated interiors. The extensive central field is dominated by a rich, deeply saturated madder red and terracotta ground, providing a dramatic backdrop for a majestic, tightly detailed all-over layout of flowing arabesques, sweeping palmettes, and delicate cloud-band motifs that ripple elegantly across the canvas. The complex central design elements are masterfully balanced by a sophisticated and complex palette of organic dyes, featuring soft ivory accents, muted golden ocher highlights, and subtle sage green touches embedded within the densely drawn botanical networks. Every element within the composition demonstrates a profound individual expression within a sacred, centuries-old workshop tradition, mirroring the peak of Ottoman court revival aesthetics popularized by master weavers like Zareh Penyamin. Framing this intense graphic journey is an elegant, multi-layered border system that anchors the energetic movement of the central field. The main border features a deep, midnight indigo-blue ground beautifully animated by a continuous, repeating layout of interconnected palmettes and scrolling vines, flanked by detailed narrow guard stripes that provide a crisp, clean frame around the entire historical layout. Exhibiting a wonderfully authentic aged patina, soft natural variations where the fine silk colors catch the light beautifully from different angles, and an exceptionally supple, robust structure, this antique rug carries a profound visual presence. The characteristic complex drawing and majestic color contrasts unique to the Kumkapı weaving tradition give this piece a timeless versatility, making it a perfect grounding element for both traditional estates and modern minimalist spaces. It stands as an outstanding and highly collectible work of Turkish silk art, bringing a rich sense of historical narrative, structural elegance, and warm, authentic character to any curated interior.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 51.19 in (130 cm)Length: 74.81 in (190 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Silk,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
    Turkey
  • Period:
    Early 20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920's
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Sultanahmet, TR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7849250798782

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