Turkish Silk 2233

A beautifully crafted mid-20th century Turkish silk area rug of quiet luxury and refinement, featuring a delicate floral medallion design set against a rich brown background with graceful lavender accents in the central medallion and corner spandrels. The fine silk weave gives the rug a lustrous sheen and luxurious tactile quality that sets it apart from any wool-pile equivalent — the silk pile catching and reflecting light with a brilliance that transforms the composition throughout the day.

Turkish silk rugs represent the highest expression of Anatolian weaving skill — requiring extraordinary technical mastery to work the fragile, precious fiber into compositions of great delicacy and precision. This piece is equally compelling displayed on the floor as a sophisticated area rug or hung as a decorative wall tapestry, where the silk's natural luminosity can be fully appreciated.

Dimensions: 4' 2" x 6' 2"

Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1800s

Place of Origin: Turkey

Material: Silk pile on a silk foundation

Condition: Wear consistent with age and use

SKU: 2233