This is an antique kilim from Aydın, a town near the Aegean Sea in western Anatolia.
It is quite generously sized and features a two-panel construction joined at the center.
Aydın kilims share design similarities with those from Konya, and this piece carries echoes of that aesthetic. However, the densely decorated design seen here is a distinctive characteristic of Aydın kilims.
With its vibrant and varied color palette, fine weaving executed with delicate yarn, and impressive three-meter scale adorned with intricate motifs, this antique kilim is truly a collector's piece.
While you can appreciate the subtle patina of time, the colors remain remarkably vivid throughout. This speaks to both the quality of the original dyeing and the careful use it has received over the years.
Oranges, indigo, deep brown, and greens remain strikingly vibrant—this doesn't feel like a typical antique. There are no visible repairs, making this an exceptionally well-preserved kilim.
The soft beige tones, which reflect its age, have developed into a beautifully mellow and grounding color.
Aydın has since become primarily an agricultural region, and kilim weaving is no longer practiced there. This exceptional and rare antique kilim from such a place represents an extraordinarily valuable treasure.
SKU: K23014 Size: 172cm x 300cm Origin: Turkey Period: Antique Kilim Materials: Wool x Wool
Size:
5 ft 6 in x 9 ft 8 in ( 172cm x 300cm )
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