SEMI-ANTIQUE TURKISH KAYSERI HAND KNOTTED SILK RUG, 4'2'' x 5'7'': This rug has a beautiful classical overall design like those given as gifts by royalty in olden days. The pale golden yellow ground central medallion has spandrels at either end and a center diamond shaped small white medallion with a dark blue line design. The central pale pinkish red field is outlined by a blue and yellow panel that has a profusion of flowers of various sizes just like those on the main field. The corners and borders of the rug are a pale golden yellow. The main border has an almost nouveau design with curving vines linking pale red ''faces'' palmettes and blue flowers. There is an extremely long fringe at one end and the other has been cropped. This rug has been hung through part of its life, pocket still in place on back.
CONDITION: Some visible wear but still an attractive rug.