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

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This mid-20th-century Turkish Anatolian small runner presents an allover arrangement of stylized tulip-like motifs across a muted brick-red field. The … Read more This mid-20th-century Turkish Anatolian small runner presents an allover arrangement of stylized tulip-like motifs across a muted brick-red field. The blossoms are organized in staggered vertical rows, their elongated stems and angular petals rendered primarily in warm ivory, with occasional slate-blue examples introducing subtle variation. Small rosettes and compact geometric accents punctuate the ground, while a narrow blue-grey border carries a repeating sequence of floral medallions in ivory, ochre, and rust. The dense repetition establishes a steady rhythm, yet differences in scale, spacing, and color preserve the expressive character of hand weaving. Its restrained palette of brick red, cream, blue-grey, tan, and soft brown gives the rug a warm, atmospheric quality, while the simplified botanical drawing reflects the decorative language of Anatolian village textiles. The elongated format and continuous pattern create a refined visual foundation with strong folk character and understated graphic presence overall.

Measures: 3' 8" x 9' 11" See less