Simona Oprea
Head of Oriental Art, Traditional Art & Carpets Evaluation Office; Chinese Language Certificate HSK 4
The photos of the lot are informative and indicative, and cannot provide a highly detailed view of the object from all angles. We recommend a careful physical inspection of the lot before bidding.
The photos of the lot are informative and indicative, and cannot provide a highly detailed view of the object from all angles. We recommend a careful physical inspection of the lot before bidding.
215. Ghiordes prayer mat, wool on wool warp, illustrating the tree of life made of vases and flowers, Turkey, 1880
Selling price
Pretul de pornire si cel estimat nu sunt preturi de vanzare efective
EUR 1.080
Session
Thu, 26 May 2022 19:00
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The Ghiordes carpets originate from the city of Ghiorde (Gördes), North-East of Izmir,
West of Anatolia. The prayer rugs from Ghiordes, together with those from Kula and
Ladik have been cherished for a long time in the Middle East, as well as in Europe and the United States.
The features of the Ghiordes rug include a fine acute arch, with prominent shoulders and
two crossing panels, one of them above and the other one below the niche or mihrab. In
late 19th century, Kiz-Ghiorde-type rugs (suggesting a girl’s dowry) became popular. After the 18th century, cotton was normally used for the weft of the
Ghiordes carpets, while wool was preferred in the warp. The pile is generally
made of wool or, rarely, of silk. After the turn of the 20th century, the quality
of Ghiordes carpets declined. The symmetrical knot is often known,
in specialized literature, as the Ghiordes or Turkish knot.
This piece dates back to approximately 1800, and it is made of wool, on a wool warp. In the Mihrab (the prayer niche), a tree of life grows vertiginously, made up of vases and flowers.
Dimensions
width 120 cm, height 170 cm, custom 170 Ã 120 cm
Description
wool on wool warp
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For clarifications regarding the bidding procedure, hammer price costs, guarantee, payment, and collection terms for the winning lot, we recommend carefully reading/re-reading the Bidding Regulations.
For additional information regarding the lot and the auction, please contact the Art Consultants Department.
Detalii
The Ghiordes carpets originate from the city of Ghiorde (Gördes), North-East of Izmir,
West of Anatolia. The prayer rugs from Ghiordes, together with those from Kula and
Ladik have been cherished for a long time in the Middle East, as well as in Europe and the United States.
The features of the Ghiordes rug include a fine acute arch, with prominent shoulders and
two crossing panels, one of them above and the other one below the niche or mihrab. In
late 19th century, Kiz-Ghiorde-type rugs (suggesting a girl’s dowry) became popular. After the 18th century, cotton was normally used for the weft of the
Ghiordes carpets, while wool was preferred in the warp. The pile is generally
made of wool or, rarely, of silk. After the turn of the 20th century, the quality
of Ghiordes carpets declined. The symmetrical knot is often known,
in specialized literature, as the Ghiordes or Turkish knot.
This piece dates back to approximately 1800, and it is made of wool, on a wool warp. In the Mihrab (the prayer niche), a tree of life grows vertiginously, made up of vases and flowers.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For clarifications regarding the bidding procedure, hammer price costs, guarantee, payment, and collection terms for the winning lot, we recommend carefully reading/re-reading the Bidding Regulations.
For additional information regarding the lot and the auction, please contact the Art Consultants Department.
Dimensions
width 120 cm, height 170 cm, custom 170 Ã 120 cm
Description
wool on wool warp
Brought to you by
Simona Oprea
Head of Oriental Art, Traditional Art & Carpets Evaluation Office; Chinese Language Certificate HSK 4
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