Antique Canakkale Bergama Rug 100+ Age 105 x 136 cm - Seljuk Geometry with Double Hubs
Origin: Turkey - Northwestern Anatolia / Çanakkale-Bergama
Period: Early 20th Century (Estimated 100+ years old)
Weaving Handwoven - 100% Kerman Wool | Gördes Knot
Colors Colored with all-natural root and plant dyes
Condition Extraordinary
Estimated Value: $6.000 - $6,500
This unique Bergama rug is not only an ethnographic object, but also a modern interpretation of Seljuk geometry and the antique Turkish tamga system. Despite being more than a century old, this work, which retains the same vitality as the first day, is a silent but impressive witness of cultural continuity with its aesthetic structure and its pattern with cosmological references.
Geometric Structure: The symmetrically placed double-core form within the central quadrilateral not only provides visual balance, but also embodies the metaphor of two separate worlds or two poles: up-down, earthly-spiritual, masculine-feminine. Angled zigzags around each hub, formed by inverted and straight 'S' curves, symbolize the cyclicality of time and the constant opposites of life.
Edge Border Tamga Form of Seljuk Kufic Aesthetics
At first glance, the border pattern on the edge of the rug appears to be a mere ornamentation, but to the attentive eye it is immediately clear that it is a series of motifs in which Seljuk kufic script evolved into the proto-tamga (sign) language. These angular, rhythmically repeating stripes and intertwined step patterns are a rare morphological remnant of writing in Turkish rug art. The similarity of this motif to the inscriptional linearity we see especially in 13th century Anatolian Seljuk tiles and stonework shows that the carpet is not only a functional but also a narrative surface.
Color Palette: The colors of this rug are inspired by nature and over time they have become a poem.
Main ground: A deep, saturated burgundy-chestnut hue. This color symbolizes both the land and the bloodline.
In the in-belly patterns: Intense navy blue and blue transitions suggest a spiritual connection to the sky.
Light green and olive tones act as a balancing element in the perimeter border, emphasizing harmony with nature.
Ivory and bone white is used as a ground that separates the motifs and carries all the colors. This color is an expression of light and wisdom.
Cinnamon, coffee and burnt mustard tones honor the traces of the past and the age of the carpet.
Each color is a carrier of a code, not only aesthetic but also symbolic. In this context, the rug can be considered as a cultural text in which colors speak silently and motifs are woven with historical memory.
Technique and Texture: Woven from 100% Kirman wool, this rug is both soft and durable. The knotting is done in the Gördes type, known as double knots, which ensures that the carpet will retain its form and pattern clarity for centuries to come. The durability of the rug, as well as the clarity of the patterns, indicate the hand of a master weaver.
More than an art object, this rug has transformed time itself into a woven surface. It is not only a decorative piece for collectors, but also a symbolic carrier of cultural continuity. A memory is hidden in every knot, an alphabet in every motif. This rare example is truly a cultural archive, reflecting the intellectual and spiritual depth of Anatolian rug weaving.
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