Antique Kilim Carpets 699

Turkish Kilim, nineteenth centuryAntique Anatolian Kilims are prized for the bold power of their drawing and
the beauty of their color, and this example shows very well why this is so.
The field consists of superimposed bands with voluted hexagonal medallions
containing zig-zag ashiks. Volutes and serrated S-leaves comprise the
border. A unifying golden ivory ground allows the lovely range of greens,
blues, apricot, and mauve to achieve their maximum effect.