£ 2,400.00
245 x 137 cm // 8ft" x 4ft 6" (including flatweave)
>>> Pile size: 226 x 137 cm
Like our own production, this Istanbul based maker was influenced by the early 1980s Dobag production. Without argument this maker produced some of the very best wool rugs made in Turkey in the late 20th century. Much like ours, these pieces were produced with natural dyes and hand-spun wool to very exacting standards. Tolga Tolu's limited output came with characteristically high pile, as is this example of around 12mm. The rug is badged with the signature of a circled T confirming the maker.
Based on an 18th century Caucasian dragon variant c.f .Plate 152 Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Virginia USA and Border plate 29 Early Caucasian Carpets in Turkey Yektin, S. Oguz 1978 London
In original condition, appears almost unused
• circa 1985-1995
Ref. 19316
