4 x 6 Turkish Angora Wool Kilim Rug 53845

53845 Vintage Turkish Angora Wool Kilim Blanket Rug, 04'04 x 06'06.

Woven in the highlands of southeastern Turkey, where mountain winds whisper through goat pastures and time moves with the rhythm of the loom, this handwoven Turkish Angora kilim rug is a tactile hymn to geometry and grace. Crafted from the luminous mohair of native Angora goats, its surface shimmers with an earthy brilliance—bands of warm chestnut brown and creamy beige woven into harmonious repetition. Yet beneath this striped simplicity lies a striking transformation: a radiant diamond medallion emerges from the rhythm, formed not by color, but by the direction of the weave itself.

The medallion, with its layered structure and inward pull, evokes ancient Anatolian motifs of protection and sacred space. It is not imposed, but revealed—born from the weaver’s deep understanding of material and technique. This is weaving not as decoration, but as sculpture—where texture becomes form, and softness holds geometry with unexpected strength. The shifting direction of the mohair’s nap brings the central diamond into focus like a mirage, changing with the light and angle of the gaze.

Framed at either end by wide bands of earthy brown, the rug feels grounded, balanced, and elemental. These horizontal bars echo the loom’s pulse, anchoring the flowing center with visual calm. They are the boundaries of the composition, much like the edges of a field or the banks of a river—guiding the eye inward toward the heart of the pattern, while suggesting continuity beyond the frame. This structural integrity is a hallmark of traditional Siirt weaving, where beauty and function are never separate.

This Angora kilim is a masterpiece of tactile minimalism, where the weaver’s skill speaks not through ornament, but through the subtle manipulation of fiber and form. It is a rug that invites stillness and intimacy, offering warmth not only through its material, but through its lineage. To live with such a piece is to walk alongside a tradition that honors both the wild softness of the goat and the quiet wisdom of the hand.

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