5 x 7 Turkish Angora Wool Kilim Rug 53833

53833 Vintage Turkish Angora Wool Kilim Blanket Rug, 04'08 x 06'09.

Woven from the luminous fleece of Anatolia’s beloved Angora goats, this handwoven Turkish Angora kilim rug is a quiet marvel of tribal design and pastoral grace. Its soft, smoky brown field shimmers subtly under light, a testament to the natural sheen of mohair spun with care and intention. Each strand of wool carries the story of the highlands—where herders and weavers have long shaped beauty from the humble gifts of the land.

At the center lies a diamond medallion, stepped and symmetrical, glowing in ivory and sienna like a flame held in the palm of the earth. This motif, both geometric and symbolic, is a hallmark of Anatolian kilims, often representing protection, unity, and the inner eye. The terracotta-toned center feels like the heart of the rug itself—a still point of warmth and meaning, beating quietly within the woven silence. It anchors the composition and invites reflection.

Framing this central form are horizontal bands in cream and brown that stretch across the rug’s top and bottom, echoing the horizon lines of the Eastern Turkish steppe. These stripes suggest structure, balance, and the rhythm of nomadic life. They lend a sense of grounded harmony to the composition—neither decorative flourish nor rigid frame, but a woven breath that expands and contracts with the soul of the cloth.

This Angora kilim is more than a textile—it is a living relic, a tactile memory, a piece of land made portable. Woven not just for warmth but for inheritance, it carries the quiet dignity of Siirt’s weaving tradition, where function meets symbolism, and softness holds history. In its earthy tones and elemental design, it reminds us that beauty often dwells in the most honest materials, patiently shaped by hand and heart. 

• Abrash.
• Siirt Blanket Rug
• Hand-woven angora wool.
• Made in Turkey.
• Measures: 04'08 x 06'09.
• Date: 1950's. Mid-20th Century.