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

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Handwoven from wool and originating circa 1950-1959, this 9x13 vintage Turkish kilim joins Rug & Kilim’s Kilim & Flat Weave … Read more Handwoven from wool and originating circa 1950-1959, this 9x13 vintage Turkish kilim joins Rug & Kilim’s Kilim & Flat Weave collection. It features a remarkably soft, tonal striped layout rendered entirely in warm beige and subtle earthy hues, offering a highly textural and minimalist aesthetic.

On the Design:

This vintage flatweave represents a textile tradition that has formed the backbone of Turkish nomadic life for generations. Historically, kilims were deeply integrated into everyday existence, functioning as portable floor coverings, essential bedding, and protective tent dividers. While formal dowry pieces often showcased intricate, sprawling geometric designs, the textiles woven for daily utilitarian use favored a more elemental and rhythmic aesthetic. Weavers relied on the repetition of horizontal stripes, utilizing subtle shifts in tension and the natural color variations inherent in lightly dyed, hand-spun fleeces. This distillation of form resulted in canvases of pure, unpretentious geometry that highlighted the raw materiality and tactile beauty of the weave itself.

This expansive flatweave honors that authentic Anatolian heritage through a profound dedication to sustainable, zero-waste craftsmanship. The rug is meticulously handwoven using entirely recycled vintage wool, sourced from time-tested blankets and textiles collected from local villages. By carefully unraveling, re-spinning, and re-weaving these historic fibers on a grand scale, master artisans preserve the beautifully softened patina and remarkable resilience of the original wool. Visually, the layout is a masterclass in quiet minimalism, featuring a sequence of fine, tonal stripes rendered in warm beige and earthy sand hues. The subtle irregularities and varying thicknesses of the reclaimed yarn create gentle textural ripples across the horizontal bands, infusing the disciplined linear structure with a palpable, living warmth perfectly suited for sophisticated modern interiors. The accompanying book, Sophie Taeuber-Arp: Living Abstraction by Anne Umland, Walburga Krupp, Charlotte Healy (eds.), Laura Braverman, Leah Dickerman, Briony Fer, et al., is part of Volumes by Rug & Kilim. The book (SKU - B198) can be acquired independently through our bookstore.

Condition:

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