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Antique Turkish Taspinar Village Rug, Outstanding Example in Superb Condition, Circa 1900.
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Antique Turkish Taspinar Village Rug, Outstanding Example in Superb Condition, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920
Sold 1 May 2025 · Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Description

Size: 6ft 5in x 3ft 10in (195 x 117cm).

Antique Turkish Taspinar village rug of classic medallion design with clear reds and blues.

Circa 1900.

Taspinar is a small town on the central Anatolian plateau just south of Aksaray, it has a long standing tradition of making very fine rugs of which this is an excellent early example. The rug was sourced directly from a private family living in the town.

The rug has very soft wool and is beautifully drawn with superb colours through out. The border is of particular note and contrasts well with the brighter colours of the field design.

The rug is in excellent condition with very slight wear and good pile, there is slight corrosion due to age to the olive grey colour.

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

Stock Number: R-1535.

Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Taspinar Village Rug to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
195cm (76.77")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA572516
Dealers Internal Reference
R-1535
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Description
Size: 6ft 5in x 3ft 10in (195 x 117cm).

Antique Turkish Taspinar village rug of classic medallion design with clear reds and blues.

Circa 1900.

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Taspinar is a small town on the central Anatolian plateau just south of Aksaray, it has a long standing tradition of making very fine rugs of which this is an excellent early example.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

The rug was sourced directly from a private family living in the town.

fig 1. An antique Taspinar village rug featuring a central red medallion on a deep blue field, bordered by multi-coloured geometric patterns.
fig 1. Antique Turkish Taspinar Village Rug, Outstanding Example in Superb Condition, Circa 1900.

The rug has very soft wool and is beautifully drawn with superb colours through out. The border is of particular note and contrasts well with the brighter colours of the field design.

The rug is in excellent condition with very slight wear and good pile, there is slight corrosion due to age to the olive grey colour.

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

Stock Number: R-1535.

Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Taspinar Village Rug to the 1900s.

Height
195cm (76.77")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA572516
Dealers Internal Ref
R-1535
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Archive I An antique Taspinar village rug featuring a central red medallion on a deep blue field, bordered by multi-coloured geometric patterns. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Turkish Taspinar Village Rug, Outstanding Example in Superb Condition, Circa 1900.

Archive II An antique Taspinar village rug featuring a central red medallion on a deep blue field, bordered by multi-coloured geometric patterns. View II
Archive III An antique Taspinar village rug featuring a central red medallion on a deep blue field, bordered by multi-coloured geometric patterns. View III
Archive IV An antique Taspinar village rug featuring a central red medallion on a deep blue field, bordered by multi-coloured geometric patterns. View IV
Archive V An antique Taspinar village rug featuring a central red medallion on a deep blue field, bordered by multi-coloured geometric patterns. View V
Archive VI An antique Taspinar village rug featuring a central red medallion on a deep blue field, bordered by multi-coloured geometric patterns. View VI
Archive VII An antique Taspinar village rug featuring a central red medallion on a deep blue field, bordered by multi-coloured geometric patterns. View VII
Archive VIII An antique Taspinar village rug featuring a central red medallion on a deep blue field, bordered by multi-coloured geometric patterns. View VIII
Archive IX An antique Taspinar village rug featuring a central red medallion on a deep blue field, bordered by multi-coloured geometric patterns. View IX
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An antique Taspinar village rug featuring a central red medallion on a deep blue field, bordered by multi-coloured geometric patterns.
ANTIQUE TURKISH TASPINAR VILLAGE RUG, OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE IN SUPERB CONDITION, CIRCA 1900.
Ref: SA572516
An antique Taspinar village rug featuring a central red medallion on a deep blue field, bordered by multi-coloured geometric patterns.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectFloor Rugs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTraditional Anatolian
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourRed and Blue
  • MotifsCentral medallion, Geometric borders, Floral sprays
  • SizeH 195 cm (77 in) x W 117 cm (46 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

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Taspinar rugs originate from the central Anatolian region of Turkey, known for producing robust, village-woven carpets featuring distinctive geometric medallions, rich red and blue palettes, and thick wool piles.

These rugs are traditionally hand-knotted using locally sourced sheeps wool for both the pile and the foundation threads, dyed with natural vegetable and mineral colorants.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the irregularity of the hand-knotted fringe, the natural variations in hand-spun wool, vegetable dye oxidisation, and the specific structural characteristics of central Anatolian weaving.

An antique village rug adds warmth and historical texture to contemporary or traditional spaces, working well placed on wooden flooring to anchor sitting room or study layouts.

Preservation requires regular gentle vacuuming without a beater bar, professional specialised washing every few years, and keeping the textile away from direct, prolonged sunlight to protect the natural dyes.
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