Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Wide Gallery Runner

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This mid-20th-century Turkish Anatolian wide gallery runner presents a vibrant, highly structured composition across a warm ivory field. Twelve large … Read more This mid-20th-century Turkish Anatolian wide gallery runner presents a vibrant, highly structured composition across a warm ivory field. Twelve large stepped medallions are arranged in two vertical columns, each centered by a diamond and filled with scrolling geometric forms in brown, coral, pink, green, navy, and red. A dark blue central pole links a sequence of colorful diamond devices, creating a strong architectural axis from end to end. Small crosses, rosettes, and angular fillers animate the spaces between the principal motifs. The wide border is organized with repeating triangular and serrated forms in brown, ivory, green, blue, orange, and magenta, framed by narrow multicolored guard lines. The disciplined symmetry and vivid accents reflect Anatolian village weaving traditions while giving the runner a distinctly graphic, almost modern presence. Its generous proportions and energetic palette create a commanding decorative foundation for eclectic, traditional, or contemporary interiors.

Measures: 4' 11" x 13' 9" See less