Gelveri Yatak

Mid 19th century, 222 x 153 cm, Central Anatolia, Cappadocia

Coarsely woven and with a pile so high that the design appears blurred, this village weaving used to be a sleeping rug. In Anatolia such rugs are known as "yatak" (bed). Produced only for home use, they often display designs in brilliant and diverse colours where perfection of drawing was of secondary importance. In this item, the two huge octagons with an interior drawing of archaic appearance are completely different in size and shape. Large straight-armed crosses adorn the salmon border. Judging by its colours, the rug was probably woven in the small town of Gelveri. – Very good condition, original selvedges and kilim ends.