Antique Kilim Carpets 699

Turkish Kilim, nineteenth century
Antique 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.