Figure IX by Marko Spalatin 8x10 Rug with the flatwoven texture kilims

with the flatwoven texture kilims are known for

spontaneous process over studied composition

this hand-knotted rug features an ornate design in rich brown and cream tones

5" DIA X 9

the composition draws the viewer into a rhythmic play of shapes and colors

Figure IX by Marko Spalatin 8x10 Rug with the flatwoven texture kilims$690 A8790 Born in 1945, Marko Spalatin immigrated to the United States from Croatia in the mid 1960s. Spalatins work is included in the permanent collection of the MoMA, Muse dArt Moderne, and the Tate Gallery, among others. From the artist: "My work represents a continuous involvement with abstract geometric forms defined by careful manipulation of color and light. The relationship between form and color within the pictorial field demands a visually