Elvane One-of-a-Kind 5'10" X 8'5" Wool Area Rug Ivory/Green/Brown

Features

• Age: Approx 45 years old.
• Location: Indoor.
• In 1292, Marco Polo was the first to make mention of the carpets in writing when he called them the most beautiful in the world. These carpets are named for the region in which they were made. Renamed from the Greek "Iconium" when the Seljuk Sultans of Rum made it their capital, this rug is one of the largest, oldest, and continuously occupied cities in Asia Minor. In the early 20th century, large carpets were found in the Aladdin Mosque. They are now housed in the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts in Istanbul. Scholars and collectors alike, primarily for their bold tribal designs and magnificent color combinations not to mention their rarity, covet rugs. These rugs are prized for their luxurious wool, which comes from the rural areas surrounding the city. The wool from these regions is known to be some of the richest worldwide. Older pieces are characterized by the restraint towards color combinations and their use of earth tones. The wefts of the rugs are always red, distinguishing them from other Persian carpets. The Nomadic pieces within this genre usually have a foundation of dark wool or goat hair. Incorporated within carpets are hexagonal and basic figures. These patterns are tribal motifs. Geometries are either arranged in neat rows or staggered throughout the field. A common geometric motif is the "Memling gul", a geometric medallion patterned throughout the carpet. These rugs also feature a fairly loose knotting technique.
• Durability: Stain resistant.
• Product resistances: Neither water nor fade-resistant.
• Supplier intended and approved use: Residential use.
• Due to the difference in monitor colors, some rug colors may vary slightly. We try to represent all rug colors as accurately as possible.
• Due to the handmade weaving technique used to make this item, the final dimensions of the rug may slightly vary.