Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Brown With Green Floral Medallion, From Rug & Kilim

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Hand Knotted in wool circa 1960-1970, this 5x9 vintage Turkish rug is believed to be among the rare works of … Read more Hand Knotted in wool circa 1960-1970, this 5x9 vintage Turkish rug is believed to be among the rare works of mid-century artist Zeki Müren. Its features European sensibility, with a play of traditional influences through the lens of Müren’s imaginative interpretation.

On the Design:

Connoisseurs will admire this vintage Zeki Múren’s design which explores geometric sensibilities in a bold fashion. The colorway strikes a gorgeous balance between cool & warm tones. One must admire the sheer attention to craft that achieves this sense of movement—a hallmark of Müren’s rare style. The field features chocolate brown open field underscores a medallion floral pattern beside rich red and light green hues—the same seen in the border. Keen eyes for detail will admire the lens of Müren’s imaginative interpretation with subversive yet ever comfortable colors that distinguish his believed works from so many others in the mid century.

It’s a light and playful piece with the whimsy of a Müren rug, but also with the comfortable and livable undertone that his works also embody, so thoughtful in their approach to the postmodernist appeal of the time and collectible in his suspected works curated today

Condition:

This mid-century vintage Zeki Müren rug further enjoys good condition for its age and origin. Its construction has been lowered to preserve its construction, which lends it the distressed look of wear and chic in a low pile. See less