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The Kumkapi Silk Rug Woven for Kaiser Wilhelm II
$90,000
£67,883.25
€78,405.83
CA$126,096.20
A$140,211.74
CHF 73,403.37
MX$1,712,712.60
NOK 922,385.75
SEK 867,688.64
DKK 585,294.13
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The Kumkapi Silk Rug Woven for Kaiser Wilhelm II
Among the most exquisite examples of Ottoman weaving artistry stands this silk Kumkapi rug, woven in the late 19th century in Istanbul’s famed Kumkapi workshops by the celebrated master Hagop Kapoudjian.
This remarkable piece was specially commissioned as a diplomatic gift in honor of German Emperor Kaiser Wilhelm II, whose historic visits to the Ottoman Empire in 1889, 1898, and 1917 marked a new era of Ottoman-German relations. Wilhelm, received with great ceremony, was not only a statesman but also a guest deeply fascinated by the cultural and artistic achievements of the Ottoman world.
At the very heart of the rug lies a striking pictorial portrait of Kaiser Wilhelm II, depicted in his imperial military regalia. Surrounding the central panel are elegantly woven floral ornaments, bird motifs, and richly detailed borders, all reflecting the refinement of Ottoman court aesthetics. Far beyond decoration, this masterpiece serves as a woven historical document, embodying both the politics and artistry of its era.
Like Istanbul’s Hidiv Kasrı (Khedive’s Palace) – a monument of grandeur that once welcomed the German Emperor himself – this rug also preserves the essence of Ottoman elegance and diplomatic sophistication.
Today, the rug stands not merely as an object of beauty, but as a rare cultural artifact bridging empires. In every silk knot, one finds the silent testimony of a time when diplomacy was expressed not only through treaties and ceremonies, but also through the delicate craft of weaving.
- Dimensions:Width: 53.15 in (135 cm)Length: 74.81 in (190 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:Silk,Hand-Woven
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- Date of Manufacture:1880's
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- Seller Location:Sultanahmet, TR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU7849246441432
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