Vintage Mid 20th Century Anatolian Mohair Kilim in Cream & Brown
Antique and Vintage
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Vintage Mid 20th Century Anatolian Mohair Kilim in Cream & Brown
• John T. Wertime Minimalist Collection Kilim
• Mid 20th Century
• Mohair Wool with a Beautiful Luster
• Symmetrical Pattern with a Natural Color Palette
• Hand-Knotted Mohair Fringe at Short Edges
• Pile-Woven Effect; Resulting From Combing Out the Warps of Wool to Create The Appearance & Feel of a Pile Rug
John and Suzan Wertime ran an East Asian rug and textile art business in Fairlington, Virginia which provided exceptional antique pieces to private collectors, museums and dealers. An internationally renowned scholar, John wrote extensively on textile arts, publishing articles in magazines such as Hali and authoring several books and catalogs, including Sumak Bags of Northwest Persia & Transcaucasia. John also curated exhibits at the Textile Museum in Washington, D.C. and lectured widely at museums, universities and conferences.
Material: Mohair Wool
Size: Approx. 82" L x 56" W
Weight: Approx. 11 lbs
Origin: Made in Turkey
