Small Scatter Size Antique Red Tribal Wool Pile Turkish Yastik Throw Rug
$2,100.00
| Stock number | 20155 |
| Size | 1 ft 10 in x 2 ft 6 in (0.56 m x 0.76 m) |
| Origin | Turkish |
| Age | Circa 1890 |
| Style | Yastik |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Red / Rust |
| Pattern | Geometric, Medallion |
Antique Yastik Turkish Knotted Rug, Circa Date: 1890s. This exceptional example of tribal small size antique Turkish Yastik rugs originates from the late Ottoman era, representing the finest traditions of Anatolian village weaving. These small, highly collectible textiles were originally designed as cushion covers or small scatter rugs, prized for their dense, luxurious pile and saturated, natural dyes. The composition features a strong central stepped medallion set against a field of rich red tones, framed by bold, repeating border elements. The design is characterized by highly stylized, geometric rug motifs, typical of nomadic and village production, emphasizing powerful symmetry and abstract iconography rather than delicate, curvilinear forms.