Art Fix: A Green to Envy
Isn’t that aged and saturated natural green reason enough to treasure that weaving forever? ❤️❤️❤️ *** Jaina Mishra Singapore
A Man and His Dowry
In many parts of North Africa, at the time of the proposal the families discuss the dowry the man is willing to pay to get his bride. The dowry is … Continue reading
Responsibility of Caring for an Antique Yuncu Kilim
An endearing note from the dealer who sold me this …
DAILY ART FIX – Antique Sarkoy Kilim Fragment
Simple yet it makes a stunning impact with the rust & black! jm June 2015 DAILY ART FIX – Antique Sarkoy Kilim Fragment
Daily Art Fix: Old Anatolian Chuval
A large antique Anatolian Yoruk (nomadic) chuval or çuval storage bag (opened) with stunning Yellow, Red & black Kilim skirt bands. Rare asymmetric pattern on the central Soumac band. Cannot … Continue reading
Daily Art Fix – Colors of Anatolia
I have been dreaming about the border of this fragment of 2 halves of this 19th century kilim ever since I laid eyes on it! So much … Continue reading
One Textile – Many Motifs
As I obsess over this gorgeous Kilim I am noticing more & more of its virtues that make me love it even more. Here I’m sharing some of the pictures … Continue reading
The Wild Child – Soul of a Kilim
First steps in the world of Kilims. I don’t know the rules. I don’t know what to look for. I have no books. And I have no museums to learn … Continue reading
Art from another world – Kilims of Anatolia
As I look forward to finding new things to cover the walls and floors – textiles that I could “use” in rugged conditions – my eyes are stopping at kilims. … Continue reading
