Kurdish Patchwork Kilim Rug / Tapestry

Oatmeal, sand and stone, pieced together like a quiet map.

Kurdish weavers of Turkey made this patchwork kilim in wool in the 20th century. Patchwork kilims are commonly assembled from pieces of older flatweaves, and appeal for the modern look of their blocks. Here the squares and rectangles are all in natural wool shades: cream, tan, beige, soft gray, with a few darker brown and charcoal blocks. Some pieces are plain and some finely striped, giving a gentle shift of texture across the field.

Large enough to anchor a room, calm enough to leave the room alone.