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What is the difference between Persian and Turkish rugs?

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What is the difference between Persian and Turkish rugs?

The difference between Persian and Turkish rugs can be identified through knotting techniques and patterns. Persian rugs are knotted with a single knot, while Turkish rugs employ a double knotting technique. Additionally, Persian rugs typically have more rounded, oriental motifs, whereas Turkish rugs have more geometric designs.

1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
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7'7"x11'9" Red Antique Zoroastrian Sarouk Wool Hand Knotted Clean & Soft Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Terracotta Red, Antique Zoroastrian Sarouk with All Over Design, Clean and Soft, Good Condition, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height:...
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Vintage 1920s Turkish Bohemian Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

Ararat Rugs, Rows of Flowers Garrus Joshagan Wagireh Design Rug, Natural Dyed
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Antique Rugs of Kurdistan A Historical Legacy of Woven Art, James D. Burns, 2002 nr.36 This was an exclusive example of offset rows of ascen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

2'5"x13' Brown Vintage Zoroastrian Tabriz Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Light Brown, Washed Out Colors, Vintage Zoroastrian Tabriz with Flower Bouquet and Vase Design, Distinct Abrash, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Zero Pile, Sheared Low, Narrow Runner, Orien...
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Vintage 1950s Turkish Bohemian Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ararat Rugs Six Avatars Rug - 19th C. Senna Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Antique Rugs of Kurdistan A Historical Legacy of Woven Art, James D. Burns, 2002 nr.9. This rug is presumably made by Kurds of the Ahl-i-Haq...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Antique Karadja Rug 1.93m x 1.41m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique Karadja rug, handwoven circa 1920 with a geometrical 3 medallion design on a terracotta field and deep indigo border. Fabulous secondary colours, especially the g...
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Vintage 1920s Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

2'7"x9'2" Red Pure Wool Hand Knotted Vintage Zoroastrian Bakhtiar Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Brick Red, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Vintage Zoroastrian Bakhtiar with All Over Design, Worn Down and Distressed, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Runner, Oriental Ru...
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Vintage 1950s Turkish Bohemian Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

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