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Vintage Baroque Revival Turkish Rug by Zeki Muren, 1950's

About the Item

Zeki Muren (1931-1996) was a famous Turkish artist, active in fields ranging from classical and contemporary music to poetry and acting. From 1950-1953 he studied Decorative Arts at Istanbul's fine arts Academy. Soon after he designed a group of decorative patterns in a 'neo-Baroque' style which were then woven as one-off carpets.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 77.56 in (197 cm)Length: 115.75 in (294 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque Revival (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1955
  • Condition:
    Repaired: The carpet has a very small reweave and its uniformly low in pile. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ALG 29871stDibs: 1303189549117
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