West Anatolian "Zili"

(DK-93-61)
6'5" x 12'2" (196cm x 371cm)
Turkey, Western Anatolia: Mid-20th Century
Flat-weave (kilim), "jijim" brocading technique: wool, cotton
A tribal flat-weave from Western Turkey, woven in the intricate "zili" brocading technique, featuring a simple design of multicolored concentric diamonds. The lively color palette has mellowed nicely with age. Quite large for this type.
Condition & Remarks
Very well preserved, sturdy and clean

Categories
Large, Wide & Long, Kilims