Antique Cappadocian Zili Flatweave
N°
00638
Period
Circa 1880
Origin
Central Anatolia
Materials
Wool
Status
Available
Size
271 cm x 177 cm8'10" x 5'9"
Woven in a complex flat-weave technique known as Zili, this superb example originates from the area of Sivrihisar, located in Cappadocia. The background is entirely in wool and the all-over lozenge pattern is emphasized by contouring each hooked diamond with extra-weft wrapping in cotton.