Vintage Chaput Kilim Wool Rug With Textural Stripes by Rug & Kilim, 1950-1959

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Handwoven in wool and originating circa 1950-1959, this 6x9 vintage Turkish Chaput kilim rug joins Rug & Kilim’s Kilim & … Read more Handwoven in wool and originating circa 1950-1959, this 6x9 vintage Turkish Chaput kilim rug joins Rug & Kilim’s Kilim & Flat Weave collection. It features a highly textural, heathered gray field punctuated by polychromatic horizontal stripes, reflecting the ingenious upcycling traditions of Anatolian folk weaving.

On the Design:

Among the most resourceful domestic textiles of Anatolia, vintage *Chaput* kilims—derived from the Turkish word for "rag" or "scrap"—represent an ancient tradition of sustainable folk weaving. Born in agricultural villages and nomadic encampments, this craft relied on a self-sufficient rural economy where weavers carefully unraveled worn garments, dowry textiles, and surplus yarns, blending these reclaimed fibers with virgin sheep’s wool to ensure no material was wasted. This 1950s flatweave perfectly exemplifies this pragmatic artistry. The foundation is a heavily heathered silver-gray, providing a quiet, neutral canvas.

Spanning across this textural ground are spontaneous, unscripted horizontal stripes in muted blue, pink, and varied polychromatic tones. These sudden color shifts are not rigidly planned geometric patterns, but organic markers of the weaving process itself—documenting the precise moments a weaver exhausted one scrap bundle and introduced another. Because the reclaimed yarns vary naturally in thickness, the plain tapestry weave yields a distinctively high-low, tactile surface. This rug possesses a durable, substantial handle, transforming humble utilitarian recycling into a dynamic, minimalist layout that preserves centuries-old Anatolian resourcefulness.

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This vintage Turkish Chaput kilim enjoys good condition for its age and origin. See less