Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Square Rug

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This mid-20th-century Turkish Anatolian rug presents a vibrant checkerboard composition built from small rectangular blocks arranged in shifting color bands. … Read more This mid-20th-century Turkish Anatolian rug presents a vibrant checkerboard composition built from small rectangular blocks arranged in shifting color bands. Deep navy, slate blue, forest green, olive, brown, tan, cream, and soft yellow establish the principal palette, while vivid red accents form broad concentric arcs across the center. The stepped arrangement of the blocks creates an optical sense of movement, producing a pixelated, almost modernist effect despite its roots in village weaving traditions. Rather than relying on a border or central medallion, the design develops through color placement, symmetry, and the gradual expansion of curved bands. Subtle variations in tone and spacing preserve the individuality of hand weaving and soften the disciplined geometry. Compact in scale yet visually bold, the rug offers a striking decorative foundation, combining folk abstraction, rhythmic pattern, and saturated color in a composition that feels both traditional and surprisingly contemporary.

Measures: 3' 7" x 3' 9" See less