Mae Festa 50 Years of Collecting Textiles - Peter Pap Oriental Rugs

TURKEY
Bedcovers
Mid 20 th Century
Siirt
Plain weave, natural goat wool,
spun wool on weft, cotton warp,
loose pile sheared on back side
132 x 173 cm 52 x 68 in
127 x 185 cm 50 x 73 in
These handsome pieces were used primarily as bed covers,
with the pile side down to provide natural insulation.
The fibers are all natural color; no dye of any kind is
used. These weavings are still being made today.
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