Sivas / 11934

Sivas woven in wool, an antique rug defined by a central medallion, scrolling arabesques and layered floral palmettes. Muted red sits against neutral and brown tones to create a soft, aged colour harmony; the dyes show even abrash and a gentle surface patina. Borders remain well resolved, the field mellow from use yet structurally assured. Circa 1890 - 1910. Size 145 x 229 cm. The rug reads as a considered study of form and fibre, its worn surfaces offering a tactile sense of history and hand. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.