Vintage Turkish Kilim Hemp Rug With Brown Stripes by Rug & Kilim, 1950-1959

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Handwoven from hemp and originating from Turkey circa 1950-1959, this 6x5 vintage kilim joins Rug & Kilim’s Kilim & Flat … Read more Handwoven from hemp and originating from Turkey circa 1950-1959, this 6x5 vintage kilim joins Rug & Kilim’s Kilim & Flat Weave collection. It features a beautifully textured tri-stripe framework rendered in warm ivory, taupe, and chocolate brown tones, creating a beautiful design using hemp yarn sourced from mid-century textiles. The natural flatweave offers an organic, minimalist look made with hemp that has high tensile strength and durability.

On the Design:

This vintage flatweave exemplifies the profound utilitarian mastery of mid-twentieth century Turkish textile design. Rural weavers relied heavily on locally cultivated hemp or *kenevir* to produce indispensable household and agrarian textiles. Woven primarily on narrow horizontal ground looms, these robust flatweaves functioned as heavy duty storage sacks or *çuval*, protective floor coverings, and resilient transport wrappers. The architectural integrity of these pieces was paramount. By employing a tightly packed, weft-faced plain weave, artisans created a highly durable textile capable of enduring severe daily wear. Rather than focusing on complex symbolic motifs, weavers emphasized pure structural rhythm, utilizing horizontal bands to maximize the tensile strength of the fabric. This distillation of form yielded a striking, elemental aesthetic born directly from the necessities of pastoral survival.

This particular mid-century exemplar translates that historic agrarian tradition into a sophisticated canvas of quiet minimalism. Meticulously handwoven from naturally pigmented vintage hemp, the textile presents a robust, heavily textured handle that speaks to its authentic origins. The design features a distinct, rhythmic tri-stripe layout, where fine bands of rich chocolate brown and soft taupe alternate methodically across a warm ivory field. These contrasting darker yarns were historically woven into the unbleached bast fibers to create visual boundaries and reinforce the structural framework of the weave. The inherent irregularities of the hand spun hemp introduce organic fluctuations and varying thicknesses along every horizontal line. This beautifully tactile construction ensures that the deeply rooted history and soulful character of the original material are preserved, offering a uniquely character rich flatweave perfectly suited for discerning institutional collections and modern interiors alike. The accompanying book, Designing the New: Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the Glasgow Style by Alison Brown, is part of Volumes by Rug & Kilim. The book (SKU - B048) can be acquired independently through our bookstore.

Condition:

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