4 x 12 Vintage Turkish Kars Rug 52179

52179 Earth-Tone Vintage Turkish Kars Rug, 04'04 x 11'07.

Warm earth-tones with pastel hues combined with floral elements of the Prairie School Movement collide in this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Kars runner. Running the length of the Oushak gallery rug area four large-scale sawtooth hexagonal medallions patterned with earring motifs. A variety of flowers and traditional Anatolian symbols, including burdocks, rosettes, and hair band motifs are spread throughout the composition. Earrings, a common wedding present in Anatolia, represent marriage. Sawtooth and Burdock symbols are both used to protect against evil. It is finished with a leaf and calyx style (wine glass) border flanked with an inner diagonal stripe guard border and an inner T-shape Meander guard stripe. Natural abrash gradations and the weaver's signature with date woven into the field authenticate this gorgeous vintage Kars rug creating inimitable warmth and nostalgic charm.

Perfect for a hallway, corridor, kitchen, long foyer, entryway, stair landing, home office, private library, nook, parlor, small sitting area, vestibule, or it would make a lovely accent in a living room, bedroom, dining room, front room, great room, state room, family room, studio, study, loft, and lounge. Well-suited for a wide range of interior styles: Romantic Prairie, Farmhouse, French Cottage, shabby chic, Amish, Shaker, Minimalist, Organic Modern, Scandinavian Modern, Monochromatic Mission, Eclectic, Modern, American Colonial, Bungalow, Colonial Revival, Mid-Century Modern, Feminine Tribal, Contemporary, Industrial, Traditional, and Transitional. The subtle hues in this vintage Kars rug balance out spaces with bolder colors and dark architectural elements allowing a space to transition from casual to luxurious, without sacrificing comfort.

Rendered in muted hues and variegated shades of camel, coffee, tan, rose, sky blue, mauve, ecru, sand, brown, beige, and khaki with other accent colors. Antique Wash. Abrash. Hand knotted wool. Made in Kars region which is part of Turkey Kurdistan. Measures:04.04 x 11.07.