Antique Turkish Kilim Size: 2'6" × 7'9" Date: 1900s Material: Wool on Wool Turkish kilims are flatwoven textiles — no pile, no knots — produced across Anatolia by village and nomadic weavers for everyday use. The flatweave technique produces bold, graphic patterns with hard edges and strong colour contrast, and the narrow runner format was commonly used for doorways, hallways, and interior dividers. This piece is arranged in horizontal bands, each containing repeating geometric motifs — comb-like forms, small diamond eye symbols, and interlocking stepped shapes that alternate across the width. The banding composition is one of the oldest kilim layouts in the Anatolian tradition. Small diamond medallions punctuate the narrower separator bands at regular intervals. The colours are vivid and direct: madder red, navy blue, ivory, and dark brown, with minimal blending. The natural dyes have held well, and the wool has a flat, even surface consistent with age and honest use.