Rippon Boswell & Co. International Auctioneers of Rare Carpets & Textiles

Spring Auction
Auction date: Saturday 19. May 2012 a

Lot: 249
Yastik A fully preserved yastik of outstanding quality, stuffed to make a cushion.The diamond design of the face is executed in cicim technique, with white cotton outlines adding an especially striking note. The back is a plain red kilim. – Very good condition.
Origin: North West Anatolia, Bergama region
Dimensions: 103 x 64 cm
Age: Late 19th century
Estimate: 950.00 €
Literature: BAUSBACK, PETER, Antike orientalische Knüpfkunst. Mannheim 1977, pl. p. 202 *** BÖHMER, HARALD, Nomaden in Anatolien. Begegnungen mit einer ausklingenden Kultur. Ganderkesee 2004, ill. p. 268