Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Runner

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This mid-20th-century Turkish Anatolian runner presents a softly layered composition in muted tones of sand, blush, pale coral, ivory, taupe, … Read more This mid-20th-century Turkish Anatolian runner presents a softly layered composition in muted tones of sand, blush, pale coral, ivory, taupe, and warm beige. Two large geometric medallions dominate the field, each built from stepped contours, angular hooks, compact diamonds, and block-like side projections. Smaller lozenges and linked devices connect the principal forms along the central axis, while pale salmon passages and faint brown accents create gentle movement across the ground. The restrained palette allows the architecture of the design to emerge gradually, giving the runner a calm, understated presence. Simplified tribal drawing and generous spacing reflect the direct visual language of Anatolian village weaving, while the soft tonal relationships lend the piece an unexpectedly modern sensibility. Its elongated proportions and broad medallion structure create a strong decorative foundation, bringing warmth, rhythm, and quiet graphic character to both traditional and contemporary interiors with subtle elegance.

Measures: 3' 4" x 10' 1" See less