Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Runner

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This mid-20th-century Turkish Anatolian runner presents a harmonious sequence of five octagonal medallions arranged along a warm coral-red field. Each … Read more This mid-20th-century Turkish Anatolian runner presents a harmonious sequence of five octagonal medallions arranged along a warm coral-red field. Each compartment contains a stylized floral rosette with branching stems and small blossoms, rendered in muted sage green, pale yellow, ivory, and soft salmon. Delicate stepped outlines frame the medallions, while hooked side motifs, tiny tree-like devices, and geometric ornaments create a measured rhythm between the principal forms. Larger floral emblems appear along the sides, balancing the central axis and enriching the open ground. The restrained palette gives the composition a gentle, decorative character, while the repeated medallions and simplified drawing reflect the graphic traditions of Anatolian village weaving. Its elongated proportions make it especially well suited to a hallway, gallery, bedroom passage, or alongside a console, where the rhythmic pattern can provide warmth, continuity, and understated visual interest within traditional or contemporary interior settings.

Measures: 2' 9" x 10' 3" See less