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Turkish Ghiordes Rug

Offered by: Doris Leslie Blau Rugs

Description
A late 19th century Ghiordes carpet from Turkey having a beige field with an allover blooming flower stems, large palmettes and split-leaves in red, light blue, black and salmon. The rare composition is framed by a broad border of crabs and palmettes and other highly ornamental motifs on outer border.
Turkish rugs from the Anatolian town Ghiordes are known for their rectilinear, colorful, multi-bordered antique patterns. Ghiordes rugs often have open fields with mihrabs or hanging lamps and stylized architectural motifs that are found on sixteenth and seventeenth century Ottoman court rugs.

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1860
Styles / Movements:	Turkish, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	BB8274
Incollect Reference #:	716676

Dimensions

W.	169 in;	H.	173 in;
W.	429.26 cm;	H.	439.42 cm;

Message from Seller:

Founded in 1965, Doris Leslie Blau is a legendary New York City rug emporium, renowned for its selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary pieces. Now owned by Nader Bolour, the gallery continues its tradition of offering exceptional designs while also creating custom rugs that reinvent traditional textures and styles. | nader@dlbrugs.com | 212.586.5511