5 x 5 Turkish Angora Wool Kilim Rug 53852

53852 Vintage Turkish Angora Wool Blanket Kilim Rug, 04'08 x 05'04.

From the rugged hills of southeastern Turkey comes this handwoven Turkish Angora kilim rug, a quiet emblem of Anatolian heritage rendered in mohair and minimalism. The deep, espresso-brown field—crafted from the soft, lustrous fleece of native Angora goats—spreads like the shadowed plains before dawn, rich in tone and warm in texture. Its woolly surface catches the light with a subtle sheen, reminding us that true beauty often rests in restraint.

At its heart, a stepped creamy beige medallion rises like a star or a sacred bloom—symmetrical, elemental, and anchored by a single espresso colored diamond at its core. This powerful motif, balanced and geometric, carries echoes of ancient tribal forms that symbolized protection, balance, and connection to the divine. Framed by thin horizontal lines, the medallion stands as a visual compass—a center of calm in the woven landscape, where past and presence meet.

The angora kilim rug is further defined by its rhythmic border bands—creamy-beige, chestnut, and black coffee—marching along the top and bottom edges like guardian lines. These simple stripes lend harmony to the piece, echoing the horizon lines of Anatolia’s open skies and grounding the composition in visual and spiritual order. Their subtle asymmetry, softened by the long nap of mohair, hints at the human hand behind the loom—imperfect, intuitive, and deeply skilled.

This Angora kilim is a whisper of history woven into form: a relic of village life, a poem of wool, and a keeper of quiet tradition. In its restrained elegance lies an enduring spirit—gentle, grounded, and profoundly beautiful. It invites not only the eye but the soul to settle, offering warmth and wisdom drawn from land, animal, and hand. 

• Abrash.
• Siirt Blanket Rug
• Hand-woven angora wool.
• Made in Turkey.
• Measures: 04'08 x 05'04.
• Date: 1950's. Mid-20th Century.