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West Anatolian "Zili"

Offered by: Double Knot

Description
A lovely old tribal flat-weave from Western Turkey, woven in the intricate and labor-intensive "zili" brocading technique. The bright and happy colors have become softer with age and use, but the rug is still in very good condition.

More Information

Origin:	Turkey
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Hand-woven flat-weave in "zili" brocading technique; wool, cotton
Condition:	Good. Very well preserved, sturdy and clean
Creation Date:	Mid-20th Century
Styles / Movements:	Tribal
Dealer Reference #:	DK-103-8
Incollect Reference #:	160709

Dimensions

W.	65 in;	H.	110 in;
W.	165.1 cm;	H.	279.4 cm;

Message from Seller:

Established in 2002, Double Knot is New York City's premier gallery for tribal rugs and textiles. The gallery focuses on old and antique pieces from Turkey, Iran, the Caucasus, Central Asia and Morocco, promoting better understanding of their rich weaving traditions in the context of their history, art and culture.