Size ; 100x155 cm Central anatolia Cappadocia (Mucur) A Handful of Earth, a Lifetime of Knots: a Mid-19th Century Mucur Legacy ​Looking at this rug, we don’t just see wool and madder dye; we hear the whispers of 150-year-old grief, hope, and the naive voice that says, "i was here." ​What do these extraordinary motifs tell us? ​The Dance of Life and Death: The famous "Landscape" or "Cemetery" (Mezarlı) rugs of Mucur, Central Anatolia, are actually depictions of a "Garden of Paradise." Those small houses, cypress trees, and flowing geometries symbolize our transience in this world and the search for eternal peace in the next. ​The Armenian Influence: Carrying traces of the Armenian weaving culture prevalent in and around Mucur in the mid-1800s, these motifs are like a silent farewell. The shared aesthetic and sorrow of Anatolia’s ancient peoples unite on this deep crimson field. ​Why Houses and Trees? The weaver perhaps drew a map of a homeland they could never return to, or the peaceful village of their dreams. While each cypress tree represents patience, resilience, and eternity, the small dwellings cry out for the warmth of a permanent home. ​ Knotted with 100% pure wool and the deepest tones of natural root dyes, this rug remains vibrant and proud despite the century and a half that has passed. The texture you feel under your fingers is, in fact, time itself. ​"The world is but an inn, and we are but travelers... What remains at the end of the road are only these elegant traces we leave behind." ​This rare piece isn't just waiting to decorate a corner of a home, but to touch the soul of its witness. ​