Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Small Runner

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This mid-20th-century Turkish Anatolian rug presents a lively checkerboard composition formed from small, evenly scaled squares arranged into broad geometric … Read more This mid-20th-century Turkish Anatolian rug presents a lively checkerboard composition formed from small, evenly scaled squares arranged into broad geometric patterns. The design centers on a large diamond medallion composed of concentric rings in soft blue, ivory, red, charcoal, lavender, tan, and muted green. Smaller stepped diamonds and expanding angular bands continue toward both ends, creating a strong sense of movement along the narrow format. The upper section develops into a dense grid of red, blue, black, cream, and pale green blocks, while the lower portion introduces softer peach, grey, and ivory passages. The mosaic-like structure gives the rug a strikingly modern appearance, yet the handmade irregularities and village palette remain distinctly Anatolian. Its elongated proportions make it well suited to a hallway, bedside placement, gallery passage, or layered contemporary interior setting, where its color and geometry can provide both rhythm and visual energy.


Measures: 2' 4" x 6' 7" See less