Denizalp D.

Mearto specialist

Hello Sukkah, I’m very glad that you chose Mearto for your online appraisal, Considering the photographs, overall pattern, knot density and the colours, I concluded that this is an Entirely Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak Kilim. The piece was knotted between the periods 1970-1990. The piece is knotted wool on wool. The piece was heavily decorated with motifs that are native to this are in the midway of Central Anatolia and Aegean Region. The motifs include "Saçbağı", "Ram Horns" and Bereket motifs. The Saçbağı motif was heavily used on the central area at the center of chests which is a sign that this piece was part of a dowry since this motif resemble the wish of marriage. The other motifs are symbols of fertility, power and abundance. The piece's central area is heavily decorated with chest patterns. The piece's borders are very thin on the vertical axes while it is quite thick on the horizatal axes. The piece is in good condition without visible problems, small signs of age and use. Entirely hand knotted. Dimensions: 170 Centimeters by 96 Centimeters Condition: The piece is in good condition without visible problems, small signs of age and use. Provenance: Given to the current owner by a friend. Heavily decorated by traditional Oushak patterns. 300-400$. Please don’t hesitate to reach us again for more online appraisals on your precious items, thank you for choosing Mearto.