Konya Yastik

Second half 19th century, 91 x 57 cm, Central Anatolia

At the centre of the red-brown field, a red box motif with a green hooked outline and arrow-shaped points encloses a yellow rectangle likewise decorated with hooks. Four red triangles with boldly stepped inner sides provide the corner motifs which flank the central medallion. Such traditional four-and-one compositions were widely used throughout Central and East Anatolia for many centuries. – Several repiled areas, otherwise well preserved, including the original flatwoven selvedges.

MOREHOUSE, BRIAN, Yastiks. Cushion Covers And Storage Bags Of Anatolia. Philadelphia 1996, Nr.51