A Kum Kapi Silk and Metal Thread Rug

Period: 19t Century
Origin:Turkey
Dimensions: 135×190 cm

This rare late 19th century Turkish Kumkapı silk and metal thread rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic floral composition featuring an intricate, all over “Sultan’s Court” design of scrolling arabesques and delicate botanical sprays anchored within a luminous golden ochre field. This structural balance between the dense, curvilinear vines and the sophisticated use of metallic wrapped threads reflects the pinnacle of the Kumkapı workshop tradition in Istanbul, which specialized in ultra fine silk weaving for the high end international market. Rugs of this antiquity and technical caliber are world renowned for their shimmering texture and their ability to blend traditional Ottoman motifs with a refined, late 19th century workshop precision.

The color palette is masterfully balanced, featuring a primary golden field that serves as a dramatic canvas for high contrast shifts of celadon green, soft terracotta, and silver blue. These rich and enduring tones, enhanced by the subtle glint of metal wrapped silk, exhibit a chromatic strength and a saturated depth that are hallmarks of the finest late 19th century Armenian master productions. The inclusion of a wide, multi layered border system anchored by a soft turquoise primary border decorated with a rhythmic sequence of reciprocating palmettes and cloud band motifs creates a precise visual frame that highlights the superior material quality and the distinctive technical finesse of the weavers.

Structural analysis indicates the use of premium natural silk and precious metal threads with a characteristically ultra fine knot density and a supple, paper thin handle. The exceptional clarity of the curvilinear outlines specifically the minute details within the floral rosettes and the precisely executed guard borders containing delicate vine scrolls definitively distinguishes this masterpiece as an authentic late 19th century Kumkapı production. Ultimately, this rug stands as a premier example of Istanbul’s imperial era textile art, representing a peak in both technical endurance and graphic majesty for global silk collectors.

Stock No : 5321

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