Antique Antep Kurdish Carpet

Antique Antep Kurdish Rug

     143 cm x 319 cm/ 10'47 x 4'69''

     This rare rug was woven approximately 110–120 years ago in the Barak region of Gaziantep, located in the Southeastern Anatolia Region of Türkiye, by the Beritan Kurdish tribe. The wool yarns were hand-spun using a kirman (spindle) and woven onto a wool foundation. The dyes used were entirely natural, derived from plant-based sources such as walnut shells, onion skins, sumac, and cehri herb, giving the rug its rich and characteristic tones.

     In the final 45 cm of the rug, a shift in colour tones is visible. This is not a defect or a repair, but a natural transition known as abraj. As the weaving neared completion, the weaver ran out of navy-dyed yarn, and since the season was no longer suitable for dyeing, the new batch of wool could not exactly match the original shade. This detail is a strong indication that the rug was created under primitive conditions, without commercial intent, and adds to its authenticity and value.

      Antep Kurdish rugs are renowned worldwide for their high-quality weaving. Today, many examples can be found in private collections and museum archives.

       Please note that slight differences in colour may occur between the photographs and the actual product due to lighting during the photo shoot. Some pieces have been stored in chests for decades without use, while others may have been gently used. Over time, certain areas might have undergone minor repairs, while other sections were deliberately left untouched to preserve their originality. We have done our best to reflect these conditions accurately through detailed photographs.

     When purchasing, we kindly ask you to consider these small but important details.

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