Paul Klee -Letter Ghost Inspired Silk Hand Woven Area Kilim Wall Rug 4′2″ × 6′6″

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A one-of-a-kind flat weave kilim, hand-woven in West Anatolia using pure silk on silk — undyed natural warp and weft … Read more A one-of-a-kind flat weave kilim, hand-woven in West Anatolia using pure silk on silk — undyed natural warp and weft paired with naturally dyed cobalt blue — this piece translates Paul Klee's 1937 drawing "Letter Ghost (Geist eines Briefes)" into textile form. Produced in the Oushak tradition by our studio weavers over approximately 20 days, it exists as a singular handmade work at the intersection of fine art and Anatolian flat weave craft.

At approximately 4 x 6 ft, this piece functions as a considered focal element in Mid-Century Modern, Bauhaus-influenced, or Organic Modern interiors. The two-tone graphic field reads equally well as a floor installation or framed wall hanging. Its restrained palette and art-historical lineage make it a natural counterpoint to clean-lined furniture and curated art collections.

◆ Rug Details:
- Dimensions: 4'2" x 6'6" (50.4 in. x 77.9 in. / 128 cm x 198 cm)
- Materials: Silk on Silk
- Technique: Flat Weave
- Dyeing: Natural Dyes (background yarn undyed; blue figures naturally dyed)
- Origin: Oushak – West Anatolia
- Period: Made in 2020
- Pile Height: 0.1 in
- Style: Mid-Century Modern, Bauhaus, Organic Modern
- Condition: New. Professionally washed and cleaned; odorless. Character-rich irregularities typical of authentic handcrafting — please review all photos carefully.
- Weight: ~8 lbs (3.5 kg)
- Placement: Living room, dining room, study, feature wall

◆ Color Palette & Design Insight:
The ivory ground of this Oushak kilim recedes with luminous restraint, allowing the cobalt blue figural composition to read with the authority of ink on paper.

(Primary colors: ivory / natural white, cobalt blue)

◆ Motifs & Symbolism:
The central motif directly translates Paul Klee's "Letter Ghost (Geist eines Briefes)" — a semi-figurative face constructed from circular eye forms, a vertical nose axis, a curved mouth, and sweeping diagonal shoulder lines enclosed within a bold rectangular border. In Klee's original work and here in textile form, the image evokes the phantom presence of written language given spectral, almost totemic, human form.

◆ Color Disclaimer & Photography:
All images shown are real photographs of the actual rug you will receive, captured by us indoors under natural daylight conditions on a clean, hygienic floor in our physical showroom using a professional camera. We've done our very best to present the most accurate visuals possible. (Some interior or exterior lifestyle images you may see are AI-generated for styling purposes.) Please note that colors may vary from screen to screen, and therefore the tones you see on your device might appear slightly different from the rug's true colors.

◆ Shipping Information:
We ship all of our rugs via expedited, trackable carriers and take great care to package each item securely and carefully. Most shipments arrive in the buyer's country within just a few days. However, please understand that customs clearance and courier delays are beyond our control, and we kindly ask for your patience should such situations occur.

◆ Customs Notice:
- U.S. Buyers – Relax and Shop with Confidence: All customs duties and import taxes for U.S. shipments are fully covered by us.


◆ Heritage & Investment Value:
Each Turkish kilim or rug represents a convergence of nomadic craft tradition, natural material mastery, and singular artistic expression. Hand-woven using techniques refined over centuries in Anatolian villages, these works are produced with organic wool and natural dyes — materials that ensure structural integrity and chromatic depth well beyond the lifespan of any machine-made alternative. A vintage Turkish rug is both a curatorial acquisition and a sound design investment: one-of-a-kind, sustainable, and only more valuable with age.

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