Vintage Turkish Kilim Wool Rug With Grid Design by Rug & Kilim, 1950-1959

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Handwoven in wool and originating circa 1950-1959, this 8x12 vintage Turkish kilim rug joins Rug & Kilim’s Kilim & Flat … Read more Handwoven in wool and originating circa 1950-1959, this 8x12 vintage Turkish kilim rug joins Rug & Kilim’s Kilim & Flat Weave collection. It features a quietly sophisticated, minimalist grid design rendered in soft cream and beige, subtly accented by faint touches of slate gray.

**On the Design: **

Mid-century Anatolian flatweaves are increasingly celebrated for their striking resemblance to modern minimalist art, translating deeply rooted rural weaving traditions into a remarkably contemporary visual language. Woven from durable, hand-spun wool; a material favored in village production for its structural resilience and unique textural variations—this 1950s kilim is a masterclass in quiet restraint. The expansive field is dominated by a luminous, un-dyed cream and heathered silver-gray ground.

Across this muted, slubby canvas, the weaver has introduced a delicate, almost ethereal geometric grid. Faint, intersecting lines subtly emerge from the texture of the weave, occasionally revealing whispered accents of beige and slate gray that add a gentle, organic warmth to the austere layout. This intentional reliance on subtle tonal shifts and disciplined, minimalist geometry heavily evokes the serene, gridded canvases of modern artists. Woven in a classic technique with an authentic panel construction, the rug possesses a substantial, highly tactile handle. It stands as a profound architectural statement piece, perfectly bridging centuries-old Anatolian craftsmanship with the clean, contemplative sensibilities of contemporary interiors. The accompanying book, Agnes Martin by Frances Morris and Tiffany Bell, Marion Ackermann, Rachel Barker, Jacquelynn Baas, is part of Volumes by Rug & Kilim. The book (SKU - B123) can be acquired independently through our bookstore.

**Condition: **

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