The Anatolia Kilim Collection traces a dialogue between past and present, reimagining traditional kilim motifs through a contemporary lens. The geometry of traditional kilims is reconceived through balance, proportion, and color, translating heritage into modern compositions that highlight the beauty of handwoven craft.
Anatolia Kilim Collection
Designer: Asli Smith
Catalog
Anatolia Icons Rug reimagines classic Anatolian motifs; the bird, Elibelinde (Hands-on-Hips), and Nazarlık (Evil Eye Amulet) reinterpreted in bold geometric forms and vivid color blocks. Each symbol carries layers of meaning: the Nazarlık as a guardian against misfortune, Elibelinde as a sign of fertility and the creative power of womanhood, the bird as a messenger of freedom and good fortune. These symbols, once woven as quiet invocations of protection, fertility, and prosperity, unfold in a contemporary visual language that carries their spirit forward. The palette blends earthy ochre, muted green, and slate blue with soft neutrals, a mix of tones that feel grounded and serene.
Anatolia Stripe Rug draws inspiration from the Anatolian Çaput Kilim, an ancient expression of sustainability where old garments and fabrics were repurposed and given new life as woven strips of color. This piece reinterprets their bold striped aesthetics into a contemporary composition through usage of color and variation, giving new presence to a heritage pattern. The palette combines earthy tones with vibrant highlights, bringing presence and vitality to the piece.
Anatolia Grid Rug references the Anatolian kilim tradition while embracing a distinctly modern sensibility. The rug is composed of horizontal stripes, bold panels of color, and a dynamic sense of asymmetry that gives the design its distinctive rhythm. The palette, with contrasts of depth and brightness, radiates warmth and energy, weaving together earthy tones and subtle contrasts.
Anatolia Icons Rug
Anatolia Stripe Rug
Anatolia Grid Rug