11519 Vintage Turkish Esme Kilim Rug 90x154cm (2.11½ x 5.0½ft)

A traditional flat woven Turkish wool Kilim Rug that has been handmade in a village near the town of Esme, in Turkey's Western Usak Province. Woven in the flat slit-weave technique, this unique Kelim rug is an authentic vintage piece and it measures approx 90x154cm (2.11½ x 5.0½ft) excluding any tassels - note that this piece has a date, which has been woven in reverse, the back shows it to be 1993, this piece is slightly wonky as can be the nature of handwoven village pieces, it's part of the charm. See more about Rug Motifs, Symbols & Meaning here.

The Usak region of Turkey has been famous for many years for its flat woven rugs and its folk art kilim weaving traditions and they still make new rugs in this region.  Kilim Rugs from Esme normally have geometric or striped patterns using hand-spun wool and are renowned for their Mihrab, geometric designs and beautiful colours.  These older, original pieces are popular as they have so much individuality.  

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