Country of Origin: Turkey

Date of Origin Mid 19th century

Use: Yatak Bed Cover

JBOC Comments:

Description:

Dennis Dodds/Maqam

Anatolian Kurd Yatak w/ Memling guls
Size: 172.7cm(H) x 147.3cm(W) / 5'8"(H) x 4'10"(W)
Region: West Asia ? Turkey ? Central Anatolia ? Malatya
Item Type: Rugs and Carpets
Period / Date: 1875
Condition: Excellent
Comments On Condition
The long-staple lustrous wool pile is virtually original, with some very small reweaves. Original kilim warp finishes and bi-colored selveges.
Full Description
Woven in the Yuruk triangle, near Malatya, this full-pile rug is rather finely woven, a fact that makes it very dense and heavy, with a pelt-like handle; hence its ideal suitability as a traditional tribal bedcover (yatak).

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