Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Blue and Green With Floral Medallion | Rug & Kilim

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Made with hand-knotted wool and originating from Turkey circa 1960-1970, this 6x10 vintage rug is an exciting new piece in … Read more Made with hand-knotted wool and originating from Turkey circa 1960-1970, this 6x10 vintage rug is an exciting new piece in Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Pasha Collection—a rare curation believed to hail from mid-century Turkish artist and icon Zeki Müren.

On The Design:


Admirers of the craft may appreciate the playful sense of movement and the transitional, almost modern sense of life this piece breathes into more traditional patterns, like the geometric patterns with particularly rich colors. Tones of celadon blue and sage green underscore the play of flora patterns in border and central medallion alike—the sensibility of which has a subtle resemblance to French European classics like Savonnerie and Aubusson rugs. That marriage of a sense of whimsy and a smart approach to classic design principles is one of many beauties that speak to Müren as an eclectic student of his craft, often known for reinterpreting classics with his own flair. His talent and the rarity of his remaining works today, too, speak to make his rugs as collectibles; each as distinct and special a find as they are inviting and whimsical in their vast design applications today.

Condition:

This mid-century rug enjoys good condition for its age and origin. Its pile height has been lowered to preserve its construction, which lends it the distressed look of wear and boho chic in the nap—a low pile height well-suited to swinging and sliding doors, among many clearance-conscious design applications. See less