Kilim with Six Double-Niches
early 19th century
Medium
Wool, slit tapestry weave
Dimensions
373.4 × 137.2 cm (147 × 54 in.)
Classification
weaving - tapestry
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
233221
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
Of all the types of kilims, those from Anatolia, the plateau of Asian Turkey, are held in the highest esteem for the aesthetic qualities of their patterns and colors. This is a classic example, with its design of large, boldly delineated geometric forms. Yet the pattern of lateral panels containing concentric lozenges or medallions with serrated ends is unknown in other kilims as well as archaic in nature, yielding no hint of evolution from an earlier form. The kilim is also unusual for its pale...
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...