Earth-Tone Vintage Turkish Kars Rug, 05'07 X 09'00

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53697 Earth-Tone Vintage Turkish Kars Rug, 05'07 x 09'00.

The Earthbound Cross: A Vintage Turkish Kars Masterpiece of Nomadic Nobility

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The Earthbound Cross: A Vintage Turkish Kars Masterpiece of Nomadic Nobility

Emanating a quiet authority shaped by generations of nomadic tradition, this vintage Turkish Kars rug is a study in restraint, symbolism, and soulful craftsmanship. Its softly abrashed brown field carries the warmth of Anatolian highlands, where function and beauty were inseparable, and textiles were woven not for trend—but for legacy. The surface bears the gentle patina of time, lending the piece an authenticity that can never be replicated.

Anchoring the exclusive composition are three monumental cross motifs, rendered with bold geometry and softened by botanical flourishes and enigmatic tribal symbols. These iconic forms read simultaneously as protection, balance, and continuity—ancient visual languages passed down through oral and woven tradition. The subtle tonal shifts within the wool enhance the tactile depth, creating a surface that feels both grounded and quietly expressive.

Framing the exceptional field, a meandering “hands-on-hips” border introduces a rhythmic, human presence—an archetypal motif associated with fertility, strength, and guardianship. This is further elevated by inner and outer running dog guard bands, also known as the Vitruvian scroll, a timeless symbol of eternity and movement. Together, the borders form a ceremonial enclosure, giving the rug a sense of intention and completeness.

Hand-knotted entirely in wool, this extraordinary Kars masterpiece is a piece for collectors who value cultural gravitas and understated prestige. It thrives in interiors that favor authenticity over excess—spaces where texture, history, and quiet power speak louder than ornament. To live with this exquisite work of art is to live with a fragment of Anatolia’s nomadic soul, refined by time and worthy of distinction.

Abrash.
Hand knotted wool.
Made in Kars Region of Turkey.
Measures: 05'07 x 09'00.
Date: 1970s. Late 20th Century. See less