Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Runner

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This mid-20th-century Turkish Anatolian runner presents a restrained, nearly monochromatic composition in warm ivory, pale sand, muted beige, and soft … Read more This mid-20th-century Turkish Anatolian runner presents a restrained, nearly monochromatic composition in warm ivory, pale sand, muted beige, and soft apricot. A faint architectural medallion occupies the upper field, formed from angular outlines, stepped contours, and block-like side extensions. Below it, a compact dark brown emblem and delicate linear marks interrupt the open ground, while barely visible geometric devices continue through the lower section. Subtle tonal shifts across the field create depth and emphasize the woven surface rather than strong contrast. The sparse ornament and generous open space give the runner a quiet, modern presence, while the simplified symbolic drawing remains rooted in Anatolian village weaving traditions. Its elongated proportions reinforce the vertical flow of the design and allow the understated motifs to unfold gradually, creating a calm decorative foundation defined by texture, balance, and softly modulated color, with an atmospheric, almost abstract quality.

Measures: 3' 6" x 11' 11" See less