Bursa Silk Rug

Period: Mid 20th Century
Origin: Bursa, Turkey
Dimensions: 112 x 158 cm

This rare middle of the 20th century Antique Bursa silk rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic floral composition featuring a sophisticated prayer niche or mihrab design anchored within a luminous peach toned field. This structural balance between the arched central field and the intricate botanical motifs reflects the pinnacle of the Bursa silk weaving tradition which specifically adapted classical Ottoman aesthetics for the sophisticated requirements of the middle 20th century market. Rugs of this period are world renowned for their stately architectural presence and their mastery of large scale decorative motifs that avoid visual clutter.

The color palette is masterfully balanced featuring a primary peach or soft coral field that serves as a dramatic canvas for high contrast shifts of charcoal grey golden tan and olive green. These rich and enduring tones exhibit a chromatic strength and a saturated depth that are hallmarks of the finest mid 20th century workshop productions. The inclusion of a wide primary border decorated with a rhythmic sequence of large stylized floral palmettes creates a precise visual frame that highlights the superior silk quality and distinctive technical finesse of the weavers.

Structural analysis indicates the use of premium hand spun silk with a characteristically soft resilient pile and a substantial yet supple handle. The exceptional clarity of the decorative outlines specifically the cintamani like circular motifs within the mihrab and the precisely rendered scrolling floral sprays and the presence of significant harmonious abrash throughout the field definitively distinguish this antique masterpiece as an authentic mid 20th century Bursa silk. Ultimately this rug stands as a premier example of decorative art representing a peak in both technical endurance and graphic majesty for global textile collectors.

Stock No: 2525

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