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

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This mid-20th-century Turkish Anatolian long runner presents a highly disciplined procession of alternating geometric medallions arranged along a pale ivory … Read more This mid-20th-century Turkish Anatolian long runner presents a highly disciplined procession of alternating geometric medallions arranged along a pale ivory field. Each motif combines angular hooks, stepped contours, stylized palmettes, and compact diamond centers in warm brown, taupe, sand, and soft beige. Small cruciform ornaments and paired abstract devices punctuate the spaces between the principal forms, reinforcing the steady vertical cadence. Narrow inner guards frame the field, while the broad outer border carries a continuous sequence of delicate rosettes and floral emblems linked by a slender vine. The restrained, nearly monochromatic palette allows the precise drawing and elongated proportions to command attention, giving the runner an architectural clarity that feels both traditional and modern. Exceptionally long and narrow, it is especially well suited to a grand hallway, gallery, corridor, or extended passage where its repeating motifs can establish rhythm, continuity, and understated elegance throughout.

Measures: 2' 10" x 25' 4" See less