Old Kiz Bergama Rug, Anatolia, 105 Cm X 162 Cm, Wool On Wool, Late 19th, Early 20th

kiz bergama in wool on wool decorated with a medallion and floral motifs, Western Anatolia, Turkey, from the second part of the late 19th century or the very beginning of the 20th century. Frank colors, raspberry red, Tyrian pink and gilded bronze, representative register of some Anatolian carpets, Yürük, Kirséhir .... Our model presents a medallions marked in the center of important stylized flowers on a gray background, the whole surrounded by 'a border flanked by flowers and stylized decorations. The kiz bergama are entirely in wool with a short and tight pile, these regional rugs were previously more geometric and evolved in yellow arabesques and tendrils on a red background, forming series of loops and interlacing. It is on the Oushak that we find an innovation, the medallion, which the Turks borrowed from the Persian knotters, the medallion appeared in the sixteenth century on these Anatolian rugs, in fact the Ottoman Empire occupied Persia during this period. , and the exchanges were numerous. The Oushak "resemble" a type of carpet painted by a Venetian painter, Lorenzo Lotto (1480 - 1557) and a German painter Hans Holbein (1497 - 1543). These are the Turkish rugs that were put on tables, balconies and hung on the walls at that time. These carpets were exported to major European hotels during the 19th century, in fact, Turkish carpets enjoyed a great reputation and were considered much better than Persian rugs and it was not until the end of the 19th century. century that Western merchants raised the coast of the Persians. Our model has remarkable shades and is in good condition considering its age, the shiny red field and its very ornate and colorful border, beautifully brings out the bronze and pink. The richness of the border makes it a real work of art, each decorative element representing a tribal symbolism deeply linked to the history and origin of these rugs but also of these populations, making each rug a unique piece. In summary, this rug is a precise example of the OUSHAK type, rich in color and in good condition for its age.
This rug has been professionally cleaned and environmentally friendly.
Dimensions: Width: 115 cm (3'6 ") x Length: 155 cm (5'1")
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