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Type: Turkish Rug - Yastik
JBOC Notes:
Catalog Discription:
Anatolian Yastik Central Anatolia
Size 24" x 36"
Date 1890 - 1910
Cat. No. 252
Description This
old yastik, with its blend of catma and pile tradition, has
compositional similarity to plate #60 of Brian Morehouse's outstanding
book on Anatolian pile yastiks. Morehouse suggests that the
medallion-and-saf leaf design and the minimalist border conform to the
catma tradition. While the rendering of the principal design motifs
suggests a tie to Anatolian carpets.
There are, however, some interesting and significant differences. This
example is less formatted and is perhaps more compatible with a
pre-commercial heritage. The lappets, for example, are not missing from
the weaving's top, they were simply not part of the original work. In
plate #60 (Morehouse) the secondary motifs are distributed in a very
symmetrical manner. Here, their placement is more whimsical, yet
uncluttered in appearance.
Condition: Nearly perfect. There are isolated areas of very minor wear.
The pile is otherwise full. There are areas of good quality repair done
in Istanbul. Dyes are all natural and deeply saturated.
Structure Warps: Wool, undyed, light brown.
Two strands, Z-spun, S-plied.
Wefts: Wool. Dark brown. Two -three shoots.
Knots: Symmetrical, one level.
Sides: Re-cast. Three cord selvedge in perfect condition but not
original
Ends: Perfect condition but not original.
Price $2000.00
Phone 305-412-0996 for more information on this piece.
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