Vintage Eshme Denizli Kilim

Vintage Eshme Denizli KilimThis exquisite Eshme kilim, an original three panel piece woven as a single unit in the early 20th century in southwestern Turkey, features hand spun wool and natural dyes. Although these days primarily desired as upholstery rugs, they were originally intended for use as floor coverings. The design reflects early abstract Anatolian earth goddess motifs blended with various shamanistic spiritual symbols. The earliest recorded Turkish kilim can be

designed to provide lasting beauty instead of delicate fragility

AB Farquhar acquired it during WWI in Istanbul after he had fled Germany

and surrounded with water canal

Since the 11th century

These carpets skillfully incorporate symbolic motifs such as weeping willows

while the sacred oil lamp shapes draw from ancient Shamanistic beliefs

Height (from the ceiling): 63"

Its mihrāb

representing protection and affection

SIZE                   :        5' x 8'4"

When illuminated

Surrounding these central elements