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Vintage Kandinsky Style Abstract Rug | Hand-Knotted Turkish Wool Art Carpet (3'7" x 5'0")
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Vintage Kandinsky Style Abstract Rug | Hand-Knotted Turkish Wool Art Carpet (3'7" x 5'0")
Bring a piece of art history and vibrant color into your home with this stunning Vintage, Hand-Knotted Rug in the iconic Wassily Kandinsky Style. Dating from the 1990s, this Turkish-made piece captures the essence of abstract expressionism with its rhythmic composition and playful use of form and color.
The rug is expertly woven with a dense pile using 100% fine wool, offering both exceptional softness underfoot and heirloom durability. It is in MINT condition with no repairs and has been professionally washed and cleaned, ensuring it is completely odorless and ready to grace your floor immediately.
This magnificent piece transcends mere flooring; it is a captivating focal point that perfectly anchors modern, minimalist, or even Japandi/Wabi-Sabi inspired interiors. The dynamic arrangement of geometric and biomorphic motifs—including squares, circles, waves, and abstract lines—creates a visual symphony, echoing Kandinsky's belief in the spiritual power of color and form.
Product Details:
Type: Hand-Knotted Pile Rug (Turkish Weave)
Dimensions: 3 ft 7 in x 5 ft 0 in (43 x 60 inches)
Material: 100% Wool
Period: Vintage (1990s)
Condition: Excellent, No Repairs, Professionally Cleaned
Unique Feature: Kandinsky Style Abstract Composition
The dominant feature of this vibrant piece is its luminous Cream/Ivory background, which acts as a clean canvas, allowing the spectacular abstract motifs to pop dramatically. The palette is a lively modernist collection that brilliantly balances warm and cool tones. The cool side is dominated by striking Aqua Blue and Teal, grounded by accents of Dark Blue, Black, and Slate Grey. These are dynamically contrasted by a warm spectrum of bold Red, electric Hot Pink/Fuchsia, sunny Yellow, and Orange. Subtler hues like Coral, Mustard Yellow, and soft Lavender add depth, while Black, Dark Brown, Sage Green, and Beige provide necessary grounding and outline.
The pattern itself is a masterful visual composition, drawing power from the juxtaposition of opposites. It combines sharp, structured geometric lines—seen in grids, dashes, and straight edges—with fluid, rhythmic biomorphic forms (curved lines, abstract organisms, and waves). This intricate arrangement creates a sense of delicate tension and musical harmony, perfectly capturing the spiritual and expressive language of the Kandinsky style.
The pattern is a masterful juxtaposition of sharp geometric lines (grids, dashes, straight edges) and fluid biomorphic forms (curved lines, abstract organisms, amoeba-like shapes), which creates a sense of delicate tension and musical rhythm.
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What is a Hand-Knotted Rug? The Pinnacle of Textile Artistry A Hand-Knotted Rug (or Pile Rug) represents the highest and most labor-intensive form of rug weaving worldwide. Unlike flat-woven kilims, these textiles achieve their distinctive texture by individually tying thousands—sometimes millions—of knots by hand onto the warp threads. This meticulous process forms the "pile," creating a thick, plush surface. Key Values and Investment: The immense time and traditional skill invested mean that every hand-knotted piece is unique, highly durable, and increases in value over time, functioning as both an essential furnishing and a cultural investment. They are prized for: * Superior Softness and Comfort: The dense pile wool offers exceptional softness underfoot and excellent thermal insulation. * Dimensional Color: The depth and density of the pile allow colors to shift and change with the light, achieving a richness and dimension impossible in flat weaves. * Heirloom Quality: Due to their construction, hand-knotted rugs are designed to last for generations, often becoming family heirlooms. Choosing a hand-knotted rug means acquiring a durable piece of history—a cultural masterpiece that anchors a room with warmth, texture, and unparalleled artistry.
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- Dimensions
- 3′7″ × 5′ and 0.4″ thick
- Pattern
- Other
- Rug Construction
- Hand Knotted
- Period
- 1990s
- Country of Origin
- Turkey
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wool
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Beige
- Condition Notes
- Very good Very good less
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