12756 Vintage Tree Of Life Turkish Esme Kilim Rug 126x208cm (4.1½ x 6.9½ft)

Wonderful 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 126x208cm (4.1½ x 6.9½ft) excluding any fringes - this is a really interesting piece featuring a tree of life design. Although this rug is woven in 99% wool the bright colours in some elements of the motifs and symbols are woven in bright coloured cotton - this gives a completely different look in that cotton stays bright and changes less over time so that's why the bright detail is still so bright!  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.  For information on our Underlays For Rugs Look Here.