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Large Old Turkish Melas Carpet. 247cm X 155cm.
For sale by Country House and Eastern Interiors
for sale €345     $375
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Country House and Eastern Interiors

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Large Old Turkish Melas Carpet. 247cm X 155cm.

1920 - 1940
Description

A larger sized milas carpet with earthy colours and a kind of double prayer mihrab arch design to the centre with tulip motifs within boxes.

All wool foundations and wool pile.

Even pile with a bit of loss to top end fringe.

Represents excellent value for £295.

8 foot 1 inches by 5 foot 1 inches. 247cm X 155cm. At widest points. Fringes and selvedges not measured in size.

U.k post £25.

Tak 15.

Selling reasonably priced rugs and carpets by comparison. Viewings,collections,etc all welcomed.

Date of Manufacture

Country House and Eastern Interiors has dated this Antique Turkish Melas Carpet to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
247cm (97.24")
Width
155cm (61.02")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1194427
Dealers Internal Reference
TAK 15
Dealers Notes

Constantly sourcing unusual quality tribal rugs & carpets at trade prices by comparison.

Description
A larger sized milas carpet with earthy colours and a kind of double prayer mihrab arch design to the centre with tulip motifs within boxes.

All wool foundations and wool pile.

Even pile with a bit of loss to top end fringe.

fig 1. A hand-knotted antique Turkish Melas wool carpet featuring a terracotta red geometric diamond medallion on an ivory field with complex geometric borders.
fig 1. Large Old Turkish Melas Carpet. 247cm X 155cm.

Represents excellent value for £295.

8 foot 1 inches by 5 foot 1 inches. 247cm X 155cm. At widest points. Fringes and selvedges not measured in size.

U.k post £25.

Tak 15.

Selling reasonably priced rugs and carpets by comparison. Viewings,collections,etc all welcomed.

Date of Manufacture

Country House and Eastern Interiors has dated this Antique Turkish Melas Carpet to the 1930s.

Height
247cm (97.24")
Width
155cm (61.02")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1194427
Dealers Internal Ref
TAK 15
Country House and Eastern Interiors
Country House and Eastern Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2018

Constantly sourcing scarce tribal rugs & carpets,some howard & sons seating

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A hand-knotted antique Turkish Melas wool carpet featuring a terracotta red geometric diamond medallion on an ivory field with complex geometric borders.
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Archive I A hand-knotted antique Turkish Melas wool carpet featuring a terracotta red geometric diamond medallion on an ivory field with complex geometric borders.

Large Old Turkish Melas Carpet. 247cm X 155cm.

Archive II A hand-knotted antique Turkish Melas wool carpet featuring a terracotta red geometric diamond medallion on an ivory field with complex geometric borders. View II
Archive III A hand-knotted antique Turkish Melas wool carpet featuring a terracotta red geometric diamond medallion on an ivory field with complex geometric borders. View III
Archive IV A hand-knotted antique Turkish Melas wool carpet featuring a terracotta red geometric diamond medallion on an ivory field with complex geometric borders. View IV
Archive V A hand-knotted antique Turkish Melas wool carpet featuring a terracotta red geometric diamond medallion on an ivory field with complex geometric borders. View V
Archive VI A hand-knotted antique Turkish Melas wool carpet featuring a terracotta red geometric diamond medallion on an ivory field with complex geometric borders. View VI
Archive VII A hand-knotted antique Turkish Melas wool carpet featuring a terracotta red geometric diamond medallion on an ivory field with complex geometric borders. View VII
Archive VIII A hand-knotted antique Turkish Melas wool carpet featuring a terracotta red geometric diamond medallion on an ivory field with complex geometric borders. View VIII
Archive IX A hand-knotted antique Turkish Melas wool carpet featuring a terracotta red geometric diamond medallion on an ivory field with complex geometric borders. View IX
Archive X A hand-knotted antique Turkish Melas wool carpet featuring a terracotta red geometric diamond medallion on an ivory field with complex geometric borders. View X
Archive XI A hand-knotted antique Turkish Melas wool carpet featuring a terracotta red geometric diamond medallion on an ivory field with complex geometric borders. View XI
Archive XII A hand-knotted antique Turkish Melas wool carpet featuring a terracotta red geometric diamond medallion on an ivory field with complex geometric borders. View XII
Archive XIII A hand-knotted antique Turkish Melas wool carpet featuring a terracotta red geometric diamond medallion on an ivory field with complex geometric borders. View XIII
Archive XIV A hand-knotted antique Turkish Melas wool carpet featuring a terracotta red geometric diamond medallion on an ivory field with complex geometric borders. View XIV
Archive XV A hand-knotted antique Turkish Melas wool carpet featuring a terracotta red geometric diamond medallion on an ivory field with complex geometric borders. View XV
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Country House and Eastern Interiors

Country House and Eastern Interiors
Telephone 0788 4091348
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Shepshed
Leicestershire
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/eastern
Verified Since Mar 2018
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A hand-knotted antique Turkish Melas wool carpet featuring a terracotta red geometric diamond medallion on an ivory field with complex geometric borders.
LARGE OLD TURKISH MELAS CARPET. 247CM X 155CM.
Ref: SA1194427
A hand-knotted antique Turkish Melas wool carpet featuring a terracotta red geometric diamond medallion on an ivory field with complex geometric borders.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArea Rugs
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleAnatolian / Turkish
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourTerracotta Red
  • MotifsDiamond medallion, Stepped spandrels, Geometric floral borders, Tulip motifs
  • SizeH 247 cm (97 in) x W 155 cm (61 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This large old Turkish Melas carpet originates from 1930 in the Anatolian and Turkish style, constructed entirely from wool foundations and wool pile. The piece displays an earthy palette dominated by terracotta red and ivory, complemented by grey, green, and pink tones within the intricate motifs. A striking geometric diamond medallion occupies the central ivory field, framed by complex geometric borders, stepped spandrels, and tulip motifs arranged inside lower boxes. The pile remains even across the surface, accompanied by a small amount of loss to the top end fringe visible upon closer inspection. Measuring 247 cm high, 155 cm wide, and 1 cm deep, the rug sits neatly on the floor of a study, hallway, or living room. Homeowners place such traditional textiles on wooden floorboards to introduce warmth, pattern, and texture to interior spaces in an English Country House setting.

FAQs

Melas carpets originate from Southwest Anatolia and are recognised by their distinctive terracotta or red central fields, ivory spandrels, and geometric floral borders.

These carpets are traditionally hand-knotted using hand-spun sheeps wool pile on a wool warp and weft, coloured with natural plant dyes.

Authentic pieces feature symmetrical or asymmetrical hand-knotted construction, subtle natural colour variations known as abrash, and traditional geometric motifs.

The rich terracotta tones and geometric patterns ground contemporary minimalist rooms or complement classic traditional interiors when positioned under seating arrangements.

Vacuum regularly without a suction beater bar, rotate periodically to distribute foot traffic evenly, and employ specialist rug cleaners for deep maintenance.
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