Cappadocian Kilim
first half 19th century, 384 x 83 & 386 x 83 cm, Central Anatolia
This half of a long two-panel kilim is published in the book by Bohmer. Seven striking comb motifs are aligned vertically on the light brown ground woven from camel wool. An example of impressive graphic effect in harmonious colours.
Provenance: Harald and Renate Bohmer Collection.
TÜRCK, ULRICH, Anatolische Kelim im Schloß Lembeck. Marl 1995. no. 28 *** PETSOPOULOS, YANNI, 100 Kelims. Meisterwerke aus Anatolien. Munich 1991, no. 89
BÖHMER, HARALD, Nomaden in Anatolien. Begegnungen mit einer ausklingenden Kultur. Ganderkesee 2004, ill. p. 240 centre
Condition
Right panel (illustrated): Some restorations and rewoven sections along the outer edge. The upper left corner has been rewoven. Left panel (not illustrated): Larger rewoven sections along the outer edge. The upper end has been rewoven over a length of approx. 30 cm.
first half 19th century, 384 x 83 & 386 x 83 cm, Central Anatolia
This half of a long two-panel kilim is published in the book by Bohmer. Seven striking comb motifs are aligned vertically on the light brown ground woven from camel wool. An example of impressive graphic effect in harmonious colours.
Provenance: Harald and Renate Bohmer Collection.
TÜRCK, ULRICH, Anatolische Kelim im Schloß Lembeck. Marl 1995. no. 28 *** PETSOPOULOS, YANNI, 100 Kelims. Meisterwerke aus Anatolien. Munich 1991, no. 89
BÖHMER, HARALD, Nomaden in Anatolien. Begegnungen mit einer ausklingenden Kultur. Ganderkesee 2004, ill. p. 240 centre
Condition
Right panel (illustrated): Some restorations and rewoven sections along the outer edge. The upper left corner has been rewoven. Left panel (not illustrated): Larger rewoven sections along the outer edge. The upper end has been rewoven over a length of approx. 30 cm.
