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1920's Antique Turkish Sivas Carpet with Traditional Style

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79161 Antique Turkish Sivas Rug, 13'01 x 19'01. Bathed in Ottoman splendor and rich with cultural memory, this hand-knotted wool antique Turkish Sivas rug is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece of refined heritage. Woven in the early 20th century, it embodies the artistry and grandeur of a bygone imperial age, where every motif was a meditation on elegance, every hue a note in a visual sonata. Across its expansive surface unfolds a symmetrical allover design—a tableau of interlacing florals, regal palmettes, and blooming rosettes, each woven with meticulous attention to detail. Like a palatial garden captured in wool, the composition breathes with rhythmic grace, inviting the eye to wander through its arabesque pathways of color and form. Created in the storied town of Sivas, long esteemed as a hub of elite textile production during the prestigious Ottoman Empire, this captivating piece reflects a harmonious confluence of extraordinary Persian court design and Anatolian lyricism. Its sumptuous palette—indigo, pomegranate red, dusty rose, soft sage, and warm beige—imbues the mesmerizing field with both richness and restraint, a careful choreography of luxurious tones that speak of cultivated taste. Soft infusions of celadon and golden tan add depth and warmth to the densely patterned lattice, their subtlety like a whispered verse amid an aria of color. The result is a poetic tension between intricacy and openness—one that speaks to the iconic sophistication of Sivas craftsmanship. The spellbinding border, with its flowing saz leaves, scrolling arabesques, and ornate cartouches, offers a regal frame that elevates the entire design. Echoing the grandeur of Ottoman architecture and silk divans, its complexity is never overwrought—rather, it is effortlessly layered, like the folds of a tailored garment or the arches of a garden pavilion. Multiple guard borders flank the central frame, adding architectural rhythm and a sense of ceremony to the composition. These impeccable details not only define the rug’s edges but imbue the piece with a majestic poise, the kind found only in textiles designed to harmonize with domed ceilings, marble columns, and light filtered through stained glass. This magnificent antique Turkish Sivas rug is more than an ornamental piece—it is a woven heirloom, a living artifact that channels centuries of artistry, devotion, and quiet grandeur. Its presence within a space transforms not merely the floor but the atmosphere itself, lending a room a sense of history, purpose, and contemplative beauty. Whether anchoring an opulent salon of gilded mirrors, a whimsical library of weathered tomes, or a modern interior steeped in understated elegance, this woven wonder invites a deeper experience of design—one that blends the poetic with the architectural, the ornamental with the symbolic. To live with such an exquisite work of art is to curate more than a style—it is to embrace a legacy of luxury. A rare and precious acquisition, this Sivas rug offers a visual and tactile narrative of balance, artistry, and cultural richness. It is a signature piece for the discerning collector, a statement of quiet confidence, and a reminder that the most enchanting beauty often lies in the seamless interplay of tradition, texture, and timeless vision. Distressed. Age Wear. Abrash. Hand knotted wool. Made in Turkey. Measures: 13'01 x 19'01. Hospitality Size Carpet 13 x 19 Rug. Pile Height: 0.20 of an inch. Date: 1920's. Early 20th Century.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 157 in (398.78 cm)Length: 229 in (581.66 cm)
  • Style:
    Romantic (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920-1929
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Desirable Age Wear. Abrash.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 79161 Antique Turkish Sivas Rug, 13'01 x 19'011stDibs: LU942944521802

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