Provenance and Knotting Tradition

Taspinar is a village in the Aksaray province of central Anatolia, Turkey, in a broader weaving district that has produced village rugs for centuries. Taspinar pieces are characterised by bold central medallions, strong colour and the directness of Anatolian village weaving. They sit in the tribal Turkish tradition rather than the urban workshop schools.

This piece was hand-knotted by village weavers in Taspinar, Aksaray province, central Anatolia, Turkey, from 100 % highland wool on a wool foundation — a wool-on-wool construction in the village tradition. The composition follows the classical Taspinar vocabulary: a bold stepped central medallion anchors a richly bordered field, with botanical sprays of carnations and tulips in the corners and a layered, multi-band border. Knotted in the 1970s–80s, the piece is in very good condition.

Colour and Composition

The palette is built on a saturated vermilion-orange ground carrying a stepped ivory diamond medallion with floral interior. Deep navy blue frames the field and fills the corner spandrels with carnation sprays, while a broad camel-gold main border carries floral palmettes in red, orange, navy and ivory. Detail in bordeaux-red, olive-green and ivory gives the village drawing its lively character. Beige wool fringes finish the ends.

Presence in the Room

At 223 × 360 cm (8.0 m²) this is a generous large room-size piece. Three contexts in which the vintage Taspinar comes into its own:

• Living room: anchoring a sofa group of three to four pieces, the central medallion gives the room a clear visual centre and the saturated palette adds warmth.
• Dining room: under a long table for six to eight, the medallion reads as an architectural anchor from above.
• Country house or period interior: the Anatolian village idiom suits rooms with warm wood furniture and natural materials.

Specifications

Djoharian — Since 1967

With roots in the Grand Carpet Bazaar of Tehran and more than five decades of experience in the international rug trade, Djoharian has specialised in antique and designer rugs since 1967. Djoharian is also a Label STEP certified dealer for fair-trade knotted rugs (new production).

Service and Delivery

Every piece is expertly inspected in our atelier in Lohr am Main before dispatch. For expert washing and repair we offer our own professional rug cleaning service. We offer secure and fast worldwide shipping, fully insured, and personal consultation in our showroom or by video call.