A Silk Feshane Quran-Qab Design Rug

Period: Late 19th Century
Origin: Feshane, Turkey
Dimensions: 130 x 195 cm

This rare late 19th century Ottoman Period silk Feshane rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic floral composition featuring a soft sage-green field dominated by a monumental, ivory-ground central medallion in the prestigious “Quran-Qab” (book cover) design. This structural balance between the cool, tranquil field and the ornate rectangular panels at each end reflects the pinnacle of the Feshane imperial workshop tradition, where the geometric precision of Islamic bookbinding was masterfully translated into textile art. Feshane rugs of this antiquity are world-renowned for their sophisticated “palace style” aesthetic, produced specifically to satisfy the refined tastes of the Ottoman court and international collectors.

The color palette is masterfully balanced, featuring a primary sage-green ground that serves as a dramatic canvas for high-contrast shifts of madder red, ivory, and sapphire blue. These rich and enduring tones, enhanced by the natural luster of premium silk, exhibit a chromatic strength and a saturated depth that are hallmarks of the finest 19th-century Turkish workshop productions. The inclusion of a wide sapphire-blue primary border decorated with a rhythmic sequence of golden-ochre scrolling vines and small floral rosettes creates a precise visual frame that highlights the superior material quality and distinctive technical finesse of the master weavers.

Structural analysis indicates the use of premium silk, resulting in a characteristically fine, dense pile and a supple, jewel-like handle. The exceptional clarity of the floral outlines—specifically the delicate multi-colored blossoms within the central medallion and the three distinct indigo-ground circular cartouches along the lower edge—and the presence of a harmonious, silken sheen definitively distinguish this antique masterpiece from later commercial examples. Ultimately, this silk Feshane rug stands as a premier example of Ottoman art, representing a peak in both technical endurance and graphic majesty for global textile collectors.

Stok No : 1146

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