Fine antique Konya çiçim 160x142cm No 9879


A jewel like antique çiçim from Konya in central Anatolia probably woven as a wall/tent hanging or as a yuk çulu or bedding cover. Finely embroidered wool on a fine wool flat weave foundation. Great use of colour with an unusual azure blue. Wolf mouth motifs in the border like those in Cappadocian chimney kilims. Very good condition with some small holes and an old 1cm repair. Late 1800s to early 1900s. 160x142cm No. 9879 €695



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Sandi Gong5084 Brittany DrFairfield, CA 94534 United States