Vintage Turkish Handwoven Rug | Minimalist Anatolian Kilim with Hands on Hips Motifs in Alabaster Cream

Age: 1950s

Condition: Excellent

Dimensions: 4' 8" W x 7' 1" L

Floor Heating Safe: Yes

Material: Wool on cotton

Origin: Turkey

Primary Color: Cream

Product Care: Vacuum clean gently or professional cleaning

Shape: Rectangle

Style: Geometric style

An evocative relic of Anatolia's woven legacy, this Mid-Century Anatolian Kilim Rug is more than a textile—it is a tactile manuscript of culture, symbolism, and enduring craftsmanship. Handwoven from hand-spun wool and dyed using age-old natural pigments, the rug tells a story that transcends utility and emerges as an objet d’art.

Its structure is defined by a striking arrangement of geometric diamond motifs, rendered with mathematical precision and artistic grace. Each diamond is nested within another, creating a rhythmic visual cadence across a luminous Alabaster cream field. Woven into this tapestry are shades drawn from the natural world—crimson root, stone indigo, charred earth, and faded linen—a sophisticated, time-softened palette that whispers of Anatolia's sunbaked hills and twilight skies.

At the heart of the composition lies the powerful "hands on hips" motif, or 'elibelinde'—an ancient Anatolian symbol of femininity, fertility, and motherhood. Though stylized in form, its presence is unmistakable. A tribute to the life-giving force of women, this motif reflects the reverence with which Anatolian culture honors the matriarchal spirit, and weaves that reverence into the very fabric of domestic life.

Measuring 5x7, this rug is exquisitely proportioned to enrich both intimate and expansive interiors. Whether layered in a Parisian pied-à-terre, anchoring a Hamptons sunroom, or bringing heritage to a modern Soho loft, it adapts with quiet authority. The interplay of structure and softness allows it to move effortlessly between British formality, French rusticity, and contemporary eclecticism.

But what truly elevates this piece is its singularity. It is one-of-a-kind—a textile that cannot be duplicated, only discovered. Its exceptional condition is a testament to the artisan's mastery and the enduring quality of Anatolia’s natural materials. It is not just preserved; it is timelessly alive.

To place this rug in your home is to anchor your space with intention. It invites quiet admiration, elevates with subtlety, and offers an enduring connection to the poetic soul of Anatolia. Inherit a fragment of mid-century Anatolia—rooted in ritual, shaped by story, and designed to endure. A living heirloom, waiting to ground your space with meaning, elegance, and cultural resonance.