Galerie Shabab Collection Turkish Anatolian Long Runner

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This mid-20th-century Turkish Anatolian long runner presents a restrained procession of large octagonal medallions alternating with smaller diamond-shaped devices along … Read more This mid-20th-century Turkish Anatolian long runner presents a restrained procession of large octagonal medallions alternating with smaller diamond-shaped devices along a continuous central axis. The broad medallions are outlined with angular hooks and stepped contours, while the smaller motifs feature projecting geometric elements that lend the composition a subtle tribal character. Soft tones of sand, beige, muted rose, taupe, and pale grey-green create an understated palette, allowing the design to emerge gently from the open field. The absence of a prominent border enhances the elongated format and gives the pattern a calm, uninterrupted rhythm. Its length makes it especially suited to a hallway, gallery, corridor, or other extended architectural space, where the repeated medallions can guide the eye and establish a quiet decorative cadence. Rooted in Anatolian village weaving traditions, the runner combines geometric simplicity with a distinctly modern sense of scale and restraint.

Measures: 2' 4" x 22' 0" See less