Symbolic Turkish Sivas Carpet

A one of a kind small finely woven turkish rug. We can also see this piece be used as a wall covering. 4'3" x 5'10"

A very finely hand knotted truly divine formal Turkish Sivas rug from the late 19th century. Very unusual design and border.

Turkish rugs (also referred to as Anatolian rugs) are, arguably, the rugs that started it all. These carpets were among the first wave of Oriental antique carpets to be exported into Europe. The vintage Turkish rugs were prized commodities and artistically influential pieces. The designs of Turkish rugs such as the iconic guls, prayer rugs and small repeating patterns found on these carpets, worked their way into the iconic paintings of the European masters, including Memling, Lotto, Bellini, Hans Holbein and many others. These painters were inspired so much by Turkish rugs and the design motifs they feature that the artists have lent their names to some of these famous Turkish patterns. One of the most famous artists that incorporated rugs from Turkey in his painting was the great and iconic 16th century painter Hans Holbein. The styles of Turkish rugs...

The town of Sivas in central Turkey is the easternmost carpet producing town in that country. The rugs woven here often have patterns that are based on those found in traditional rugs and carpets from other countries. These rugs are woven with symmetrical knots on cotton foundations. This example copies a classic Mughal carpet, circa 1600, currently in the collection of The Museum of Applied Arts in Vienna. Aptly titled “carpet with bird...