My mother in law, and her second husband traveled the world. He was retired from the Air Force and they could fly standby on AF planes. They visited friends in Europe and Asia, participated in archeological digs in Israel, visited family and friends in Africa, and at some point went to Turkey and Greece. They always lived on a budget, but visiting friends, and flying on AF planes made travel very affordable. To say they were frugal is an understatement.
This made me very surprised when I discovered that when they were in Turkey they bought a small, handwoven rug. They had it framed to hang, and I've discovered they hung it upside down! (grin) My sister in law thought that they chose the pattern, and I have the papers that explain what the patterns symbolize. I have not had time to read through the papers yet, though.
The frame is large and heavy and I am not going to hang it until we get the hangers on the frame fixed the correct way. Also the rug has moved around inside the frame.
My sister in laws did not want this amazing piece of art! I am in awe of the beautiful workmanship, and marvel that it is handwoven!
What beautiful colors... It'll take a little effort to get it properly displayed. How do you make sure that the rug does not move? Also, I hope that the glass is placed properly and not pressed up against the piece.
ReplyDeleteI love the colors! What a fun treasure.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful. I hope it is safe from moths. I attended college in Istanbul and often visited the old bazaar and saw wonderful rugs there and woven pieces. That is a family treasure. As a librarian I suggest you get some sort of archival paper for the background, that won't damage the rug.
ReplyDeleteWhat a special blessing that YOU get the treasure!! It is beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteThat is lovely! You got some wonderful treasures from your mother-in-law's home!
ReplyDeleteLove to see this, at an "Antiques Road Show" program. It may well be very valuable, aside from its family history. :-)
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It is very nice. How great to have paperwork to go with it. My parents brought a very small Persian rug with them when they immigrated to the USA in the late 40's.
ReplyDeleteOh, my! What fabulous detail and workmanship!! I have a woven silk scarf from India that was given to me... it also has such amazing detail. I love things like this! What a treasure!
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