Antique Turkish Sivas Carpet
No. 8322
Turkey, Circa 1925
8 ft. 10 in. x 12 ft. 3 in.
(2.67 x 3.70 m)
An antique Turkish Sivas carpet. Sivas is the Turkish Tabriz and this ivory ground example with its snake-like cloud bands and wiry split arabesques in the medallion is close to its Persian cousins. The visual complexity extends to the broad main border with its quasi calligraphic cartouches alternating with octofoil roundels. The overall effect relates to some classical Persian weavings of the late 16th century. The restrained tonality makes it modern and thoroughly adaptable.
- Hand-knotted in Turkey
- Wool
- One of a kind
