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

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Handwoven in pure wool and originating circa 1950-1959, this 3x14 vintage Turkish Chaput kilim runner joins Rug & Kilim’s Kilim … Read more Handwoven in pure wool and originating circa 1950-1959, this 3x14 vintage Turkish Chaput kilim runner joins Rug & Kilim’s Kilim & Flat Weave collection. It features a highly textural, heathered gray field punctuated by subtle horizontal stripes in muted red, blue, and purple, reflecting the ingenious upcycling traditions of Anatolian folk weaving.

On the Design:

Among the most resourceful domestic textiles of Anatolia, vintage *Chaput* kilims are derived from the Turkish word for "rag" or "scrap"—representing an ancient tradition of sustainable folk weaving. Born in agricultural villages and nomadic camps, this craft relied on a self-sufficient rural economy where women carefully unraveled worn garments, dowry textiles, and surplus yarns, blending these reclaimed fibers with virgin sheep’s wool to ensure no material was wasted.

Woven on a narrow household loom specifically adapted to produce long, functional runners (*yolluk*) for village corridors, this 1950s example is notable for its exceptional textural depth. The heavily heathered silver-gray ground serves as a quiet foundation for spontaneous, unscripted horizontal stripes of muted madder red, indigo blue, and faded purple. These sudden color shifts (*abrash*) mark the precise moments a weaver exhausted one scrap bundle and introduced another, transforming humble utilitarian recycling into a rhythmic, minimalist layout. Woven with a dense, plain tapestry flatweave technique, this kilim runner possesses a durable, substantial handle, preserving centuries-old Anatolian resourcefulness within a sophisticated modern aesthetic.

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