This is an authentic Turkish (Anatolian) Cicim (Jijim) flatweave.
- Weaving Technique: Cicim Flatweave. This style is created on a flat plain-weave foundation (the orange-terracotta background), where secondary colored threads are wrapped or embroidered into the weave during production to form raised, geometric patterns.
- Design Pattern: Classic Anatolian striped-band layout with protective tribal motifs. The wider dark bands feature repeating geometric pıtrak (burdock) or diamond protective amulets meant to bring good fortune.
- Materials: 100% hand-spun wool over a clean cotton or wool warp foundation. The crisp white fringe elements are tightly integrated.
Age & Origin Estimate
- Origin: Handwoven by tribal or village weavers in Turkey (Anatolian region).
- Real Age: 30 – 50 Years Old (Vintage / Mid-to-Late 20th Century). While marketed under the broad industry umbrella of "antique," the high color consistency and flawless structural preservation indicate it was woven between the 1970s and 1990s.
