{"product_id":"vintage-sivas-shal-design-rug-130-175-cm-4-3-x-5-7-ft-handmade-wool-rug","title":"Vintage Sivas Shal Design Rug, 130 × 175 cm \/ 4.3 x 5.7 ft Handmade Wool Rug","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA refined \u003cstrong\u003evintage handmade wool rug from Sivas, Central Anatolia\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring the elegant and highly rhythmic \u003cstrong\u003eŞal (Shal \/ Shawl) design\u003c\/strong\u003e traditionally associated with repeating diagonal textile-inspired patterns.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central field is covered with numerous narrow diagonal bands filled with small stylized floral and \u003cstrong\u003eboteh-like motifs\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a continuous flowing pattern rather than a dominant central medallion. This dense repetition gives the rug a sophisticated textile quality and allows the eye to move naturally across the entire field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surrounding borders contrast beautifully with the diagonal center, featuring larger geometric and botanical motifs on an ivory ground. The palette combines \u003cstrong\u003eivory, burgundy, muted red, olive, soft brown, beige, dark blue, and earthy accent tones\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the rug a balanced and understated appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately \u003cstrong\u003e80 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e, this piece reflects the fine decorative traditions associated with Sivas weaving and carries the natural patina, tonal variation, and handmade irregularities expected from an authentic vintage textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the Sivas Şal Design?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe term \u003cstrong\u003e“Şal”\u003c\/strong\u003e, also written as \u003cstrong\u003eShal or Shawl design\u003c\/strong\u003e, refers to a decorative pattern inspired by the repeating motifs seen in historic woven shawls and textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Anatolian rugs, the Şal design is typically characterized by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeating \u003cstrong\u003eboteh or paisley-like motifs\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall floral and botanical forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiagonal or gently flowing rows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense all-over patterning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA field without a large central medallion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA highly rhythmic, textile-like appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe word \u003cstrong\u003e“şal” means “shawl” in Turkish\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the design reflects the decorative vocabulary of patterned shawls that circulated throughout the broader Ottoman, Persian, and Central Asian cultural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Sivas rugs, this type of pattern can create an especially refined appearance because the small motifs are repeated very precisely across the field. Rather than relying on one dominant motif, the beauty comes from \u003cstrong\u003erepetition, movement, and subtle variation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular rug is a strong example of that approach, with its \u003cstrong\u003ediagonal patterned field and contrasting geometric border structure\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sivas, Turkey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Central Anatolia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Şal \/ Shal \/ Shawl Pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 130 × 175 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize in Feet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.3 × 5.7 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 80 years old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handmade \/ Handwoven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Repeating diagonal floral and boteh-style motifs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ivory, burgundy, muted red, olive, beige, brown, dark blue and earthy tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage condition with natural signs of age and use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts \u003cstrong\u003e130 × 175 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e proportions make it suitable for a \u003cstrong\u003ebedroom, living room, reading corner, study, entry area, home office, or layered rug arrangement\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a genuine handmade vintage rug, subtle variations in shape, pile, weave, pattern alignment, and coloration are natural. 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