Hotamis Kilim
first half 19th century, 356 x 140 cm, Central Anatolia, Konya
A two-panel Hotamis kilim. Small hooked hexagons with wide white outlines are stacked vertically on the central axis of the red field. Their lateral arms end in large double hooks which create reciprocal forms in the red spaces along the sides. They are transformed into huge red arrowheads protruding horizontally into the field.
Provenance: Harald and Renate Bohmer Collection.
BÖHMER, HARALD, Nomaden in Anatolien. Begegnungen mit einer ausklingenden Kultur. Ganderkesee 2004, ill. p. 235 top
Condition
Slight signs of age and wear. Minor restorations. Good overall condition. Composed of two panels.
first half 19th century, 356 x 140 cm, Central Anatolia, Konya
A two-panel Hotamis kilim. Small hooked hexagons with wide white outlines are stacked vertically on the central axis of the red field. Their lateral arms end in large double hooks which create reciprocal forms in the red spaces along the sides. They are transformed into huge red arrowheads protruding horizontally into the field.
Provenance: Harald and Renate Bohmer Collection.
BÖHMER, HARALD, Nomaden in Anatolien. Begegnungen mit einer ausklingenden Kultur. Ganderkesee 2004, ill. p. 235 top
Condition
Slight signs of age and wear. Minor restorations. Good overall condition. Composed of two panels.
