Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Runner

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This mid-20th-century Turkish Anatolian runner presents a restrained composition centered on two large, vertically aligned hexagonal medallions outlined in muted … Read more This mid-20th-century Turkish Anatolian runner presents a restrained composition centered on two large, vertically aligned hexagonal medallions outlined in muted brown. Each medallion contains softly articulated geometric devices in pale ivory, beige, blush, and sand, while small stepped diamonds connect the principal forms along the central axis. Faint secondary motifs, including angular hooks, block-like ornaments, and linear accents, appear throughout the open field, lending subtle depth without disturbing the calm symmetry. A narrow perimeter line frames the warm camel and pale terracotta ground, while a short band of small geometric elements accents one end. The limited tonal palette allows proportion, texture, and understated drawing to define the design, giving the runner a quiet modern presence rooted in Anatolian village weaving traditions. Its elongated format makes it especially suitable for a hallway, gallery, bedroom passage, or alongside a long console, with gentle architectural visual continuity.

Measures: 3' 1" x 12' 2" See less