Antique Balıkesir Yüncü Handwoven Rug

Handwoven in northwestern Anatolia circa 1880-1900, this antique Balıkesir Yüncü kilim presents a boldly rhythmic composition of hooked geometric forms arranged around a strong central axis. Deep indigo and blue-green grounds are layered with madder red, dusty coral, soft rose, ivory, and near-black, creating an unusually rich and graphic palette. Woven entirely in wool using traditional flatweave techniques, its monumental design, generous 6’11” x 9’2″ proportions, subtle abrash, and age-earned irregularities give it the presence of both a functional textile and a work of tribal art.

PANTONE shades: We do our best to find the closest match to one or multiple colors in the rug. The shade card we choose may not always be the perfect one, but we do our best (it’s a lot of work)! At times we may show multiple shade cards so you can get a better sense of color. Finally, when photographing rugs from the same group (shipment, collection, SKU, etc.) we will often use one or two shade card(s) so that you can get a good sense of the coloration. Hope you enjoy viewing our beautiful rugs!