Anatolian Abstract Wool Rug, Turkey - Circa 1960

Description

This Anatolian rug, dating to circa 1960, was hand-knotted in Turkey with a wool pile on a cotton warp and weft. Its composition is dominated by deep charcoal and black tones set against a warm ivory ground, creating an irregular, almost abstract field. Variations in the pile reveal different levels of texture and definition across the surface, while traces of the original pattern remain subtly visible beneath the darker areas.

The rug retains the material character associated with traditional Anatolian weaving while its softened pattern gives it a distinctly graphic quality. Rather than reading as a clearly defined ornamental composition, the motifs dissolve into layers of tone and texture, giving the surface an understated visual depth. The combination of hand-knotted construction, natural irregularity and a restrained monochromatic palette gives this mid-century textile a strong yet quiet presence.

GW4646