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 bold, highly architectural composition on a deep black field. Three large, … Read more This mid-20th-century Turkish Anatolian wide gallery runner presents a bold, highly architectural composition on a deep black field. Three large, vertically linked medallions dominate the design, alternating between smoky grey and warm brown, with stepped outlines and elongated central lozenges. Fine ivory, pale blue, and orange contour lines sharpen the geometry and emphasize the strong central axis. The open black ground surrounding the medallions creates dramatic contrast and gives the composition a distinctly modern, almost minimalist presence. A narrow ivory border carries repeating small floral or star-like devices, while the broader outer guard is rendered in grey with compact angular motifs and scattered orange accents. Rooted in Anatolian village weaving traditions, the runner balances tribal geometry with restrained color and monumental scale. Its exceptional length and commanding proportions create a powerful decorative foundation for spacious traditional, eclectic, or contemporary interiors, with clarity and rhythm.

Measures: 5' 5" x 16' 10" See less