12878 Fine Vintage Turkish Van Kilim Rug 139x212cm (4.6½ x 6.11½ft)

Ultra fine, semi antique handmade Turkish village Kilim rug from Van in eastern Turkey - hand-woven using flatweave slit weave kilim technique in wool. This kelim measures approximately 139x212cm (4.6½ x 6.11½ft) excluding any tassels - we’ve never come across a Van kilim quite like this one, featuring a striking central navy blue medallion surrounded by fascinating symbols and motifs throughout the field. The colours are equally beautiful, making this a truly special and charming old rug.  Find out more about Rug Motifs, Symbols & Meaning here.

The City of Van is east of Lake Van – an ancient capital of the greater Kingdom Armenia and a city of great importance for both Kurds, Turks and Armenians alike.  The tradition of Kilim and Carpet weaving has been established in this region for a long time and the work is generally carried out by Kurdish people; the weaving resembles some of the Kilims made by the Kurds. There were many interesting types of nomadic or semi-nomadic piled and flat-woven rugs produced in this area. Turkish Van Kilim rugs are often darker colours in reds, blues and creams but can occasionally have a lovely soft colour palette and more rarely bright cotton colours. Van Kilims usually have busy designs with hooked, diamond-shaped medallions, horizontal bands filled with smaller medallions and hexagonal motifs. Find out about our Underlays For Rugs Look Here.