Presented in this lot is an Turkish Anatolian Tribal Kilim Rug. Among the most popular types, Turkish kilims are renowned for their geometric and stylized floral patterns, often featuring bold, vibrant colours derived from natural dyes. Motifs are used in traditional kilims, handmade flat-woven rugs, each with many variations. In Turkish Anatolia, village women wove themes significant for their lives into their rugs, whether before marriage or during married life. Some motifs represent desires, such as for happiness and children; others, for protection against threats such as wolves (to the flocks) and scorpions, or against the evil eye. These motifs were often combined when woven into patterns on kilims. Some of the motifs used are widespread across Anatolia and sometimes across other regions of West Asia. A motif used in this kilim is the cross, "HAÇ", which is used against the evil eye and believed to reduce the power of the evil glance by dividing it into four pieces. Another motif used is monster's foot or beast's foot, "CANAVAR AYAGI". While the name "Monster's Foot" might sound ominous, the motif often symbolizes protection and strength. It is believed that the design could ward off evil spirits or negative energies, serving as a talisman for the wearer or owner. The Canavar Ayagi motif reflects the broader use of geometric patterns in Islamic art, where representational imagery is typically avoided in favour of abstract designs. This kilim displays wonderfully and professionally handcrafted wool construction that features medallions of geometric motif patterns throughout and naturally dyed colours such as sage green, light blue, periwinkle blue, blue, and rust orange against a cream white background with grey fringe. The condition of this kilim rug is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this kilim is 30"W x 96"L. S476