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Brown “Shepherd’s Tulu” (DK-124-89)

About the Item

An old rug from Central Turkey in the "tülü" tradition with soft and shaggy pile, woven entirely with hand-spun, un-dyed, natural brown wool. Such rugs were originally used as beds in the weaver's household. The simplest, most humble ones like this were used by shepherds.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 60 in (152.4 cm)Length: 100 in (254 cm)
  • Style:
    Tulu (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very well preserved, sturdy and clean. There’s a vertical line in the middle which appears to be due to the weaving pattern, not wear.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DK-124-891stDibs: LU856235688462