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Signed Kayseri Silk Rug - Mid 20th Century

Signed Kayseri Silk Rug - Mid 20th Century

Signed Kayseri Silk Rug - Mid 20th Century

Kayseri Silk Rug - Mid 20th Century

Kayseri Silk Rug - Mid 20th Century

Antique Kayseri Silk Rug - Mid 20th Century

Antique Kayseri Silk Rug - Mid 20th Century

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Kayseri Silk Rug - Mid 20th Century

$3,500

£2,646.32

€3,098.28

CA$4,979.63

A$5,065.19

CHF 2,906.90

MX$60,889.58

NOK 33,908.93

SEK 34,228.15

DKK 23,162.45

About the Item

This rare mid 20th century Kayseri silk rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic prayer-design (seccade) composition featuring a vibrant ruby red mihrab anchored within a sophisticated multi-border system. This structural balance between the deep crimson central field and the supporting architectural elements—specifically the pair of elegant spiral columns—reflects the peak of the Kayseri workshop tradition. Textiles of this era from the Kayseri region are world-renowned for their extraordinary sheen and the use of a sophisticated floral vocabulary that represents a distinct artistic language developed for urban elegance and luxury. The color palette is masterfully balanced featuring a primary ruby red ground that serves as a dramatic canvas for high contrast shifts of fildişi (ivory), midnight indigo, and soft sage green. These rich and enduring tones achieved through the expert dyeing of premium silk exhibit a chromatic strength and a shimmering depth that are hallmarks of the finest mid-century workshop productions. The inclusion of a sophisticated primary border on an ivory ground, containing a rhythmic sequence of floral rosettes and delicate vine scrolls, creates a precise visual frame that highlights the superior material quality and technical finesse. Structural analysis indicates the use of premium pure silk with a characteristically high knot density and a supple, luxurious handle. The exceptional clarity of the decorative outlines, specifically the hanging lamp motif within the arch and the intricate “islimi” floral work in the indigo spandrels, distinguishes this masterpiece as an authentic mid 20th century Kayseri silk seccade. Ultimately this rug represents a peak in both technical endurance and graphic majesty for global workshop-level collectors.

Dimensions:
Width: 46.07 in (117 cm)Length: 64.57 in (164 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Silk,Hand-Woven
Place of Origin:
Turkey
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1950's
Condition:
Seller Location:
Sultanahmet, TR
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU7849249804052

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