Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Runner

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This mid-20th-century Turkish Anatolian runner presents a rhythmic sequence of geometric medallions arranged along a warm camel and ochre field. … Read more This mid-20th-century Turkish Anatolian runner presents a rhythmic sequence of geometric medallions arranged along a warm camel and ochre field. Alternating lozenges, stepped diamonds, and compact checkerboard motifs appear in ivory, pale blue-grey, black, orange, and soft brown, creating a lively yet balanced progression from end to end. Several motifs are enclosed by comb-like linear frames, while others float freely within the open field, adding variety to the vertical composition. The broad side borders feature repeating triangles in ivory, grey, orange, and black, framed by narrow dark guard stripes that emphasize the elongated proportions. The restrained earthy palette and simplified village geometry give the runner a distinctly modern graphic quality while remaining rooted in Anatolian weaving traditions. Its long, narrow format makes it especially suitable for a hallway, gallery, corridor, or other extended passage, where the repeating medallions can establish movement and architectural rhythm.

Measures: 2' 8" x 13' 1" See less