(High-Collectible) ("New Arrivals Gallery") At over 175 years of age, the ecstatic color palette of this Konya rug is unfazed by time, as the mastery of dyeing wool with natural dyes in that era was at its height, producing tones that not only endure but seem to grow more intense with the passage of time. The deeply alluring palette features hues seldom seen at this intensity and in this abundance, such as saturated saffron-yellow and emerald green, both of which shimmer with abrash. The fiery vermillion field is intensely dynamic, juxtaposed with the saffron, and a particularly dazzling shade of lapis blue harmonizes the entire composition. Gazing into this compelling composition, one sees the tribal spirit expressed through geometry, with hopes, wishes, and protective talismans that were meaningful to the weaver and remain timeless for the viewer. The expansive octagonal medallion radiates intense saffron-yellow hooks on the vivid vermillion reserve, with a graphic rainbow palmette at the top. Within four prominent Ram’s Horns in a cruciform arrangement on a soft maroon surrounding a central Star of Wisdom, further energize this eye-catching centerpiece. Stars of Wisdom are scattered on the field, densely packed in the upper spandrels, and in the lower field, given an innovative design with the eight-pointed star within a ring of sparkling diamonds. Early 19th-century Konya rugs are far rarer than highly coveted Caucasian rugs and among the most deeply prized art rugs by collectors, making this exceptionally well-preserved work a significant and emotionally captivating folk art treasure.

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