Kelim rug
Category
Carpets, rugs and mats
Date
1950 - 1980
Materials
Cotton
Measurements
1080 mm (Width); 1940 mm (Length)
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575 Wandsworth Road, London
NT 1512563
Summary
This kilim rug was most likely made in Türkiye. The geometric pattern consists of a repeating medallion-like design known as ‘guls’ (meaning flower). This rug was made using the slit-weave technique, meaning the wool was dyed before weaving and the colour changes are created through slits in the rug.
Provenance
Bequeathed to the National Trust by Khadambi Asalache upon his death in 2006; acquired fully in November 2010.