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Antique Cappadocia Kilim - 18th Century

$6,250
£4,709.20
€5,504.51
CA$8,850.62
A$9,013.40
CHF 5,174.07
MX$108,763.01
NOK 59,964.90
SEK 60,788.61
DKK 41,153.99

About the Item

This rare 18th century Cappadocia kilim highlights a powerful and rhythmic tribal composition featuring a series of horizontal decorative bands anchored within an expansive natural camel hair and undyed wool field. This structural balance between the wide minimalist stripes and the precisely woven geometric pattern bands reflects the pinnacle of the Central Anatolian nomadic flatweaving tradition. Textiles of this extreme antiquity and monumental scale are world renowned for their organic aesthetic and their status as essential functional art within the traditional cave dwellings and stone houses of the Cappadocia region. The color palette is masterfully balanced featuring a primary field of warm earth tones that serves as a dramatic canvas for high contrast shifts of madder red indigo blue and saffron yellow within the patterned registers. These rich and enduring tones achieved through the expert application of natural dyes over two centuries ago exhibit a chromatic strength and a saturated depth that are hallmarks of the finest 18th century regional productions. The inclusion of complex geometric motifs specifically the reciprocating latch hook and “elibelinde” figures creates a precise visual frame that highlights the superior wool quality and the distinctive technical finesse of the ancient weavers. Structural analysis indicates the use of premium hand spun local wool and goat hair with a characteristically flat tapestry weave and a flexible yet substantial handle. The exceptional clarity of the archaic outlines specifically the sharply rendered serrated edges of the tribal medallions definitively distinguishes this antique masterpiece as an authentic 18th century Cappadocia kilim. Ultimately this textile stands as a premier example of Turkish heritage representing a peak in both technical endurance and graphic majesty for global museum level collectors.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 64.97 in (165 cm)Length: 145.67 in (370 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
    Turkey
  • Period:
    18th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1700's
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Sultanahmet, TR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7849249984862

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