Karapinar Kilim with "Hands"

(DK-94-132)
6' x 13'3" (183cm x 404cm)
Turkey, Central Anatolia: Early 20th Century
Flat-weave (kilim): wool
A rare type of flat-weave from Central Turkey, attributed to the region around Karapinar, featuring distinct hand-like motifs on its edges. Such Kilims were probably used as meal mats (sofra) or for the preparation of food in the tribal household.
Condition & Remarks
Very well preserved, sturdy and clean

Categories
Wide & Long, Kilims, Plain & Simple