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What is the difference between Turkish and Ottoman?
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There is no difference - the term Ottoman and Turkish are interchangeable when talking about rugs.

NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
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Antique ottoman turkish pillow Cases
Located in Istanbul, TR
Late 19th / early 20th C pillow cases , embroidered in silk on a satin silk background. The backing has been replaced with a hand loomed silk and cotton fabric.
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Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Suzani Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
4.3x5.8 Ft Semi Antique Turkish Rug, Dated 1959, Inscripted in Ottoman Turkish
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Semi-antique distressed Turkish rug dated 1959, featuring an unusual pictorial design with Ottoman Turkish inscriptions, a bold red field, decorative floral border, and aged vintage ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Turkish Other Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$1,099 Sale Price
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Antique Turkish Ottoman Beige Background Color Textile, 19th Century
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is a rare antique ottoman textile woven in Turkey during the 19th century that measures 118 x 55CM in size.
Category
Antique 19th Century Turkish Other Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton
$2,794 Sale Price
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Sultan’s Legacy: Rare Antique Turkish Hereke Carpet of Ottoman Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
73148 Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Hereke Rug, 04'04 x 06'05. Steeped in the imperial legacy of Ottoman grandeur, this hand-knotted wool antique Turkish Hereke rug from the late...
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Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Kashan Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$6,608 Sale Price
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Antique Turkish Ottoman Rug with Floral Medallion in Red and Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Turkish Ottoman rug with Floral Medallion in red, green and Gold
Keivan Woven Arts rug TU-VEY-9, country of origin / type: Turkey / Ottoman, circa 1920
Handwoven in T...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Turkish Ottoman Rug with Floral Medallion in Red and Green
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Turkish ottoman rug with floral medallion in red and green, Keivan Woven Arts rug TU-VEY-8, country of origin / type: Turkey / Ottoman, circa 1920
Handwoven in Turkey, ant...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
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Nazmiyal Collection Large Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 14 ft 4 in x 19 ft
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Turkish Oushak Large Rug with Subtle Pastel Tones and Soft Allover Design, Country of Origin: Turkey, Circa Date: 1930
Category
20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Antique Turkish Oushak Angora Rug 11 ft 3 in x 12 ft
Located in New York, NY
Decorative Antique Turkish Oushak Angora Rug, Country of origin: Turkey, Circa date: 1900
Category
20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Angora
Nazmiyal Collection Vivid Green Background Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vivid Green Background Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, Country of origin: Turkey, Circa date: 1900
Category
Antique Early 1900s Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Flame Stitch Antique Italian Silk Textile 3'10" x 6'
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Bargello Flame Stitch Antique Italian Silk Textile, Country of Origin: Italy, Circa date: 1900
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Greco Roman Tapestries
Materials
Silk
Nazmiyal Collection Bold Abstract Modern Area Rug 10'2" x 14'2"
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Bold Abstract Retro Design Modern Area Rug, Country of Origin: Central Asia, Circa date: Modern Rugs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Large Size Geometric Modern Central Asian Rug 13'8" x 16'5"
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful Large Geometric Contemporary Design Central Asian Rug, Country of Origin: Central Asia, Circa date: Modern Rugs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Primitive Cream and Charcoal Modern Runner Rug 1'10" x 12'9"
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful Simplistic Minimalist Primitive Pattern Light Cream and Charcoal Color Modern Hallway Runner Rug, Country of Origin: Central Asia, Circa Date: Modern Rug
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool





