Antique Turkish Avanos rug of traditional design and good colour.

Avanos is a well known rug weaving village in the Cappadocia region of central Turkey. The village is renowned for rug of very high quality.

The rug has a very rich red / burgundy ground colour with a large central medallion. The weave is fine with very soft wool, giving the rug a floppy handle.

The rug retains original kilim at both ends.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Origin: Turkey

Age: Circa 1900/20

Size: 6ft 3in x 3ft 10in (190 x 117cm) 

Reference: R-1840