Made with hand-knotted wool and originating circa 1960-1970, this 7x10 vintage rug is an exciting new piece in Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Pasha Collection—a rare curation believed to hail from mid-century Turkish artist and icon Zeki Müren. On The Design:Admirers of the craft will appreciate this distressed vintage rug for its whimsical yet smart sensibilities, in the most exceptional color and a versatile size suited to many spaces—as versatile for interior design as it is collectible for admirers of this provenance. Connoisseurs will admire this rare piece from Zeki Müren’s more playful mid-century modern interpretations with a geometric pattern in rich tones of blue, beige-brown, pink and ivory seldom seen in his works. Keen eyes for detail will further appreciate the way such uncommon colors for the period breath a modern sense of life into such traditional patterns like this play of geometric patterns (though the deft hand behind such a fine repeat with so many color variations is ahead of its time as well). Both this talent for making a classic his own and quality of work, too, speak to Müren as a student of his craft, and make his works as collectible to the connoisseur as they are inviting and whimsical to designers. Condition: This mid-century rug enjoys good condition for its age and origin. Its pile height has been lowered to preserve its construction, which lends it the distressed look of wear and boho chic in the nap—a low pile height well-suited to swinging and sliding doors, among many clearance-conscious design applications.