125-150 years Oushak kilim
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RUG NAME: Oushak kilim
GALLERY: Turkish kilims
CATEGORY: Kilims,Flatweaves
AGE: 125-150 years
ID(Jozan): no. 1875
DESCRIPTION: Pillowry Inventory Number: 1468
Kilim Rug
Origin: Turkey. Oushak ?
Size: 6'7" X 8'11"'
Age: approximately 125 - 150 years old
Wool. Tightly spun.
Slit tapestry weave. Reversible..
In this kilim we see the colors of early pile rugs of Oushak, here all from beautiful natural dyes of ochre, gold and turquoise, greens and white. There is a possibility that it was woven in Manastir.
The meander border displays trefoils at its ends and lath hooks at its sides. A collector's rug to be preserved.
Condition: Full restoration difficult; should be backed.
Published: Valerie Sharaf Justin: "Flat-Woven Rugs of the World" 1980. page 198.
Price: upon request
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