Fantastic West Anatolian "Jijim"

(DK-99-116)
7'3" x 10'4" (221cm x 315cm)
Turkey, Western Anatolia: Mid-20th Century
Flat-woven, "jijim" brocading: wool, goat hair
$ on request  Sold
A wonderful old tribal flat-weave from Western Turkey, woven in the intricate "jijim" brocading technique, featuring a complex design of interlocking multicolored hooks. The lively color palette has mellowed nicely with age. This is a particularly nice example of the type in a rare large format and in excellent state of preservation, despite its age.
Condition & Remarks
Very well preserved, sturdy and clean

Categories
Large, Kilims