Kayseri Flosh Round Rug

Period: Mid 20th Century
Origin: Kayseri, Turkey
Dimensions: 123 x 127 cm

This rare mid 20th century Turkish Kayseri flosh round rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic floral composition featuring a vibrant copper orange field dominated by a monumental, ivory ground central medallion. This structural balance between the circular field and the swirling, multi layered “Shah Abbasi” palmettes within the medallion reflects the pinnacle of the Kayseri workshop tradition, where weavers masterfully adapted traditional rectangular designs into sophisticated circular formats. Kayseri rugs of this era, especially those utilizing “flosh” (mercerized cotton) to achieve a silk like luster, are world renowned for their technical finesse and their ability to bridge the gap between courtly elegance and domestic luxury.

The color palette is masterfully balanced, featuring a primary copper orange ground that serves as a dramatic canvas for high contrast shifts of sage green, ivory, and sapphire blue. These rich and enduring tones, enhanced by the characteristic sheen of the flosh fibers, exhibit a chromatic strength and a shimmering depth that are hallmarks of the finest mid 20th century Central Anatolian productions. The inclusion of a wide, sage green primary border decorated with a rhythmic sequence of reciprocating sapphire blue “cloud band” or leaf motifs creates a precise visual frame that highlights the superior material quality and distinctive technical excellence of the weavers.

Structural analysis indicates the use of premium flosh, resulting in a characteristically fine, dense pile and a supple, jewel like handle. The exceptional clarity of the floral outlines specifically the delicate scrolling “boteh” or paisley forms within the central medallion and the dramatic, long fringe definitively distinguish this antique masterpiece as a premier example of the circular Kayseri style. Ultimately, this Kayseri flosh rug stands as a peak in both technical endurance and graphic majesty for global textile collectors.

Stock No : 1123

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