Vintage Kilim Rug, 1950s

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Anatolian Kilim, circa 1960s–70s
This handwoven kilim originates from Central Anatolia and is a living testament to the art of … Read more Anatolian Kilim, circa 1960s–70s
This handwoven kilim originates from Central Anatolia and is a living testament to the art of female storytelling. Crafted using a traditional flat-weaving technique—completely knotless—it took weeks of handwork, presumably on the home loom of a nomad or village woman. Each thread was guided by hand, each pattern intuitively created—without a template, but with centuries-old knowledge.

The large central diamonds represent protection and fertility, while the surrounding hook motifs represent support, connection, and defense. The color palette of rust red, sage, creamy white, cool blue, and black is based on natural plant dyes and has gently faded over the years—a sign of genuine patina, not of industrial production.

Made from pure new wool, this kilim is not just a decorative object, but an authentic piece of cultural memory—rugged, narrative, and feminine.

A rug that not only carries spaces, but also stories. See less