Antique Handwoven Wool Kilim Rug, Anatolia, Türkiye, 1940s

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The colors used in traditional kilims are often of natural origin and carry specific meanings.

Red: Often symbolizes luck, power, … Read more The colors used in traditional kilims are often of natural origin and carry specific meanings.

Red: Often symbolizes luck, power, and destiny. In Turkish kilims, it also represents joy and passion.

Blue: Represents wisdom and strength and can offer protection from evil spirits.

Yellow: Represents sunshine, fame, and power.

Green: A sacred hue symbolizing spring, vitality, hope, and life, and is often used sparingly.

Brown: A sign of fertility.

White: Represents purity and peace.

Meaning of the Patterns
The geometric motifs adorning the borders of your rug are traditional symbols expressing wishes, protection, and the life stories of the weavers.

Diamonds or triangles: Often used as protective symbols against the "evil eye" (nazarlık). The triangular shape can ward off negative energy.

Hands on hips (Elibelinde): An Anatolian-Turkish symbol of the Mother Goddess, representing fertility and abundance.

Ram's horns (Koçboynuzu): An expression of masculinity, strength, bravery, and heroism.

Stars: Can symbolize good fortune; in eight-pointed forms, also love and unity.

Hooks: Also serve as protection and are meant to destroy the negative influence of the evil eye.

Comb: Symbolizes rain or life-giving water.

The rug is handwoven and therefore shows signs of wear, irregularities, and unique characteristics. This makes it one of a kind. See less