Turkish Kayseri Kilim

1962, wool, made by maker named Masallah, woven in slit-weave tapestry technique, with two halves joined in center, the red field with repeating hexagonal medallions within diamond shaped lozenges with hooked edges, surrounded by geometricized floral clusters, the taupe border with twining geometric foliate motifs, the fringe to one end with decorative clusters, with label to verso indicating made in Turkey. 5 ft. 10 in. x 11 ft. From the Collection of a Lady, Chapel Hill, North Carolina Purchased in 2010 from the former Trocadero Carpets, Calvert Street, NW Washington D.C. Dye run; loss to one fringe end; mis-shaping.

Estimation:€89.25

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