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Early Sivas Kilim
New
380 x 145 cm (12' 6" x 4' 9")
Turkey, mid 18th century
Condition: according to age, partially corroded brown, sides and ends partially damaged, several small holes, signs of use, sewn on fabric
Warp: wool, weft: wool
Truly old Anatolian kilims are now rarely found, as they are practically nonexistent in their country of origin. Auctions of private collections, such as that of Jack Cassin on June 26, 2022, in Philadelphia, have fetched prices of up to $187,000; see Hali 213, page 158 and following.
This wonderful Sivas kilim features a large red field in the center and multicolored stripes at both ends. This particular layout, along with kilims consisting exclusively of stripes or double niches, is associated with their use as camel blankets.
Color and form are what make old Anatolian kilims so appealing, and the subtle colors of this early example enhance the formal design. The central field, beneath which the loads rest, is emphasized by a slightly deeper red. Four wider colored stripes in a slightly varied rhythm adorn the flanks of the camel. Alongside these are fine stripes in delicate colors, which are a hallmark of very old kilims from the Sivas region.
The Prammer Collection includes a related kilim, published in "Early Anatolian Kilims, Prammer Collection" as Plate 27. It features a similar pattern layout but omits the additional motifs in the field and stripes. Interestingly, the Prammer kilim also features a slightly different shade of red/pink in the field, which is bordered in blue. He writes: "
Turkey, mid 18th century
Condition: according to age, partially corroded brown, sides and ends partially damaged, several small holes, signs of use, sewn on fabric
Warp: wool, weft: wool
Truly old Anatolian kilims are now rarely found, as they are practically nonexistent in their country of origin. Auctions of private collections, such as that of Jack Cassin on June 26, 2022, in Philadelphia, have fetched prices of up to $187,000; see Hali 213, page 158 and following.
This wonderful Sivas kilim features a large red field in the center and multicolored stripes at both ends. This particular layout, along with kilims consisting exclusively of stripes or double niches, is associated with their use as camel blankets.
Color and form are what make old Anatolian kilims so appealing, and the subtle colors of this early example enhance the formal design. The central field, beneath which the loads rest, is emphasized by a slightly deeper red. Four wider colored stripes in a slightly varied rhythm adorn the flanks of the camel. Alongside these are fine stripes in delicate colors, which are a hallmark of very old kilims from the Sivas region.
The Prammer Collection includes a related kilim, published in "Early Anatolian Kilims, Prammer Collection" as Plate 27. It features a similar pattern layout but omits the additional motifs in the field and stripes. Interestingly, the Prammer kilim also features a slightly different shade of red/pink in the field, which is bordered in blue. He writes: "