Vintage Chaput Kilim Wool Runner With Stripes Design by Rug & Kilim, 1950-1959

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Handwoven in pure wool and originating circa 1950-1959, this 3x8 vintage Turkish Chaput kilim runner joins Rug & Kilim’s Kilim … Read more Handwoven in pure wool and originating circa 1950-1959, this 3x8 vintage Turkish Chaput kilim runner joins Rug & Kilim’s Kilim & Flat Weave collection. It features a continuous rhythm of vertical stripes in a highly vibrant, polychromatic palette of electric blue, madder red, and bright pink, reflecting the ingenious upcycling traditions of Anatolian folk weaving.

On the Design:

Among the most resourceful domestic textiles of Anatolia, vintage *Chaput* kilims—derived from the Turkish word for "rag" or "scrap"—represent an ancient tradition of sustainable folk craft. Born in agricultural villages and nomadic encampments, this weaving style relied on a self-sufficient rural economy where women carefully unraveled worn garments, dowry textiles, and surplus yarns. These reclaimed fibers were then blended with virgin sheep’s wool to ensure no material was wasted. Woven on a narrow household loom specifically adapted to produce long, functional runners or *yolluk*s for village corridors, this 1950s example is notable for its exceptionally vivid, high-contrast palette.

The layout relies entirely on continuous vertical stripes, replacing standard geometric motifs with pure, rhythmic color blocking. Striking, wide bands of electric blue and madder red are interspersed with narrower channels of bright fuchsia, tangerine, sage green, and heathered charcoal. These spontaneous color shifts reflect the exact moments a weaver integrated different scrap bundles, transforming humble utilitarian recycling into an energetic, modernist layout. Woven with a dense, plain tapestry flatweave technique, this kilim runner possesses a durable, substantial handle, preserving centuries-old Anatolian resourcefulness while offering a brilliantly graphic presence for contemporary spaces.

Condition:

This vintage Turkish Chaput kilim runner enjoys good condition for its age and origin. See less