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Antique Filikli Turkish Rug with Polychrome Stacked Niches

About the Item

Filikli rugs represent probably the earliest, most primitive form of weaving known to mankind, veritably untouched over the course of a few thousand years. These were originally intended as a woven substitute to fur, hence the long fleecy pile. Filiklis are woven using unspun mohair wool, which is then dip-dyed with the colour of choice; this rudimental method results in a non-uniform dyeing of the yarn, which ultimately contributes in creating a kind of woven sculpture, with long, cascading lustrous polychrome Angora wool in geometric, minimalist patterns. The design composed of stacked niches seen here is an ancient Turkic pattern, rendered here with Modernistic simplicity. Bibliography: U. Hirsch, ‘The Fabric of Deities & Kings’, Hali, vol. 13, n. 4, (London, August 1991): 104-111. J.T. Wertime, ‘Back to Basics – Primitive Pile Rugs of West & Central Asia’, Hali, Issue 100 (London, 1998): 86-97.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 40.16 in (102 cm)Length: 57.49 in (146 cm)
  • Style:
    Tulu (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Angora,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1900
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Alberto Levi Gallery 051601stDibs: LU954930847452

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