East Anatolian kilim fragment

 
East Anatolian kilim fragment
 
Materials and methods: Sheep’s wool warps and weft; slit tapestry and plain weave; some use of white cotton; brocaded designs; tufts of wool, cotton and silk have been used in the red plain weave sections, typical of Kurdish work; all colours from natural dye sources; has been cleaned and professionally mounted on linen with windows on the back to show the backside of the kilim.
 
Origin: Eastern Anatolia, probably Malatya area.
 
Dimensions: 241 x 86 cm; slightly larger with the mounting.
 
Age: Last quarter of the 19th century.
 
Condition: Significant losses to the foundation, as shown in the images.
 
Stock no: T009
 
Comments: 
 
See Petsopoulos, “Kilims”, pp. 192-197, “The band kilims of Malatya”. He mentions that these kilims have been found in mosques where presumably their design served to create the prayer niche or “saf”.
 
This rug could be put on the floor in a low traffic area but was mounted on linen so it could be hung and enjoyed on the wall.
 
Contact us for more information or to purchase this item.