Tetris Turkish Deco Zeki Muren Rug

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Turkish Zeki Muren rug with a motif similar to the infamous Tetris game.

5'11'' x 9'7''

Zeki Muren was a … Read more Turkish Zeki Muren rug with a motif similar to the infamous Tetris game.

5'11'' x 9'7''

Zeki Muren was a famous Turkish musician back in the middle of the 20th century who studied decorative arts in Istanbul at the Fine Arts Academy while launching his musical career. Muren’s first album was issued in 1951, at which time he was a regular singer on Istanbul Radio. In 1955, he produced his first Gold Record. In his 45 year professional career Muren composed more than three hundred songs and made more than six hundred recordings. He was celebrated as the sun of classical Turkish music and was affectionately called "Pasha". For many years, he reigned as "Artist of the Year" Many of Muren's records were also published in Greece, where he also enjoyed popularity, along with the U.S., Germany, Iran and several other countries during the 1960s and 1970s. See less