Compact village-woven Oushak kilim from the 1970s with bold stepped medallions and crisp tribal geometry—durable wool-on-wool flat weave sized perfectly for small spaces.
On first look, this piece reads confidently graphic: two stacked, stepped medallions connect along a slim spine, framed by a rhythmic sawtooth field and a bow-tie border. The geometry is sharp and balanced, the weave tight and even, and the handle supple yet sturdy—ideal for daily use without feeling heavy.
Provenance & Condition. Woven in a village workshop for personal household use and carefully chest-stored rather than trafficked; despite its age, it remains unused, professionally cleaned, odorless, and in very good condition.
Suggested Placement (Small size). Entryway or foyer welcome piece; kitchen runner alternative across a prep zone; home office under a reading chair; layered at the foot of a bed or in a cozy nook.
Technical Details
- Type: Kilim (Hand-Woven Flat Weave)
- Origin: Oushak, Türkiye
- Era: 1970s vintage
- Materials: Wool on wool
- Dyeing Process: Traditional dye process
- Measurements: 3 ft 4 in × 5 ft 3 in (102 × 159 cm)
- Thickness / Pile: ~0.1 in / Flat Weave
- Weight: 4.4 lbs (2 kg)
- Condition: Vintage but unused; professionally cleaned; odorless
- Use: Daily use
Motifs & Symbolism
- Stepped Central Medallions: Classic Oushak geometry with latch-hook contours, a protective emblem in Anatolian weaving.
- Ram’s-Horn Rosettes: Small paired horn forms flanking the medallions—traditional wishes for strength, prosperity, and continuity.
- Sawtooth Guard: Triangular “teeth” that energize the field and act as a symbolic protective border.
- Bow-Tie Border Devices: Repeating hourglass/bow-tie shapes that pace the outer frame and emphasize symmetry.
Color Palette & Design Insight
- Palette (from photos only): cobalt blue, garnet red, forest green, ivory, onyx black, camel.
- Design Read: High-contrast primaries with ivory breaks give the medallions strong legibility; the bow-tie border adds movement while the central spine calmly ties both medallions into a single statement.
Color Disclaimer & Photography
All images shown are real photographs of the actual rug you will receive, captured by us indoors under natural daylight conditions on a clean, hygienic floor in our physical showroom using a professional camera. We’ve done our very best to present the most accurate visuals possible. (Some interior or exterior lifestyle images you may see are AI-generated for styling purposes.) Please note that colors may vary from screen to screen, and therefore the tones you see on your device might appear slightly different from the rug’s true colors.
International Shipping
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Customs Notice
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What Is a Turkish Kilim?
A Turkish kilim is a flat-woven textile made without pile, created by interlacing colored wefts and warps to build pattern. Unlike knotted pile rugs that form a raised surface, kilims stay slim and flexible, which makes them light, easy to handle, and excellent for layering. In Anatolia, kilims historically served as everyday textiles—floor coverings, bedrolls, dividers, and even storage wrappers—so their motifs often carry personal messages. Latch-hook medallions can signal protection; ram’s-horn forms wish for strength, fertility, and good fortune; triangles and sawteeth ward off the evil eye. Materials are typically sheep’s wool for both warp and weft, prized for its durability and spring. Regional dialects of design emerged over centuries: Oushak in Western Anatolia is known for bold geometry arranged with generous spacing, often letting motifs breathe within a strong border rhythm. Today, collectors and designers value kilims for their graphic clarity, artisanal authenticity, and remarkable versatility. They sit comfortably in boho, farmhouse, rustic, and eclectic interiors; their flat profile works under dining chairs, rolling office chairs, and doors with low clearance. Properly cared for—routine vacuuming, occasional professional cleaning, and a quality rug pad—an Anatolian kilim like this can provide decades of stylish, practical service while quietly carrying forward the storytelling traditions of village weaving.
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