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

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Handwoven in pure wool and originating circa 1950-1959, this 6x8 vintage Turkish kilim joins Rug & Kilim’s Kilim & Flat … Read more Handwoven in pure wool and originating circa 1950-1959, this 6x8 vintage Turkish kilim joins Rug & Kilim’s Kilim & Flat Weave collection. It features three hand-stitched panels rendered in vibrant horizontal stripes of vermillion red, sun-yellow, earthy chocolate brown, and ivory cream, balancing traditional Anatolian hand-weaving with a bold mid-century graphic spirit.
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Among the most celebrated regional flatweaves of Anatolia, mid-century Turkish panel kilims are admired for their spatial ingenuity, vibrant graphic cadence, and deeply authentic folk art heritage. Woven primarily by village women across central and western Turkey, these flatweaves depart from formal urban workshop carpets in favor of spontaneous, highly practical domestic weaving. Because traditional Anatolian village looms were limited in width to fit domestic living quarters, weavers produced long, narrow flatweave strips or parça using handspun wool.
The present example is particularly notable for its three-panel construction showcasing an energetic polychromatic stripe composition in warm, sun-drenched hues. Repeated in orderly horizontal bands across the joined sections, bright vermillion red, sunny ochre yellow, and deep espresso brown interlock with crisp ivory pinstripes. The subtle, organic offsets where the hand-loomed panels meet transform these linear bands into a vibrating visual rhythm that feels both rustic and surprisingly modern, recalling mid-century Color Field painting. The result is a weaving of exceptional personality—one that celebrates Anatolian village craftsmanship while preserving a timeless visual culture.
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This vintage Turkish kilim enjoys good condition for its age and origin. See less