







Antique Anatolian Area Rug (4' x 4')
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Dimensions: 4'1" x 4'6" (124 cm x 137 cm).
Circa: 1890.
This antique Anatolian rug, circa 1890, is a handmade, one-of-a-kind square weaving with a striking geometric medallion composition and richly articulated border work. Its saturated indigo field, ivory floral border, and angular central reserve create a bold village aesthetic, while the visible age wear enhances its collector appeal and authentic character. A distinctive accent piece for an entryway, office, or bedroom.
Faded warm tones of ivory, indigo, rust, sky blue, brown, terracotta, and camel, with a indigo field.
Anatolian is a broad regional term covering rugs woven across the Anatolian plateau of Turkey, encompassing production from dozens of weaving centers and village traditions from the medieval period to the present. The earliest surviving Anatolian rugs, fragments of which date to the thirteenth century, already display the bold geometric vocabulary — stepped medallions, hooked borders, stylized animal forms — that would characterize the tradition for centuries.
Antique Anatolian rugs are particularly sought for their use of natural dyes, their vibrant warm palettes, and the improvisational energy of their design. Whether finely woven urban pieces or rustic village work, they share a directness and strength of color that makes them compelling in almost any setting.















































