Midcentury Turkish Anatolian Runner
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
Colorful vintage one of a kind narrow Turkish Anatolian runner.
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
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$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
Colorful vintage one of a kind narrow Turkish Anatolian runner.
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Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
A dynamic fusion of contemporary trends and symbolic Anatolian motifs meets the eye of this masterful Vintage Turkish Anatolian runner.
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Pigeon Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
Turkish Anatolian runner featuring three white pigeons on a plum-colored field.
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Red Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turkish Anatolian runner with 3 medallions set on a red field Measures: 3'6" x 8'10".
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Eclectic Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
Turkish Anatolian runner from the middle of the 20th century with a design and colors Measures: 3'1 x 10'2''
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Mehraban Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
A Vintage Turkish Anatolian runner that features a scalloped diamond-shaped medallions with palmette pendants floating in the center of an abrashed teracotta field.
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Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
A 1950s vintage hand knotted wool Turkish Anatolian runner rug with a rust-red field and medallion design.
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Colorful Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
A fun Turkish Anatolian runner with a flashy array of electric colors on a purple color ground, circa mid-20th century.
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Mid-19th Turkish Anatolian Runner Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Mid-19th Turkish Anatolian Runner Carpet 4' 3" x 14' 6"
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$1,725Sale Price|40% Off
Zabihi Collection Geometric Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
A Turkish anatolian runner from the middle of the 20th century.
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Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
A vintage Turkish Anatolian runner in various hues of tan and ivory.
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Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
a floral Turkish mid-20th-century Anatolian Runner Details rug no. j4876 size 2'10" x 9' 10" rug type Anatolian
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Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
a mid-20th-century Turkish Anatolian Runner Details rug no. j3528 size 3' 2" x 10' 6" (97 x 320 cm)
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Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
a Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Runner Details rug no. r5638 size 2' 8" x 14' 5" (81 x 439 cm)
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Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
A beautiful vintage Anatolian runner with vibrant colors that bring a unique and tribal essence to any space.
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Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
a Tribal Turkish mid 20th century Anatolian Runner Details rug no. r5117 size 2' 9" x 11' 10" (84 x 361 cm) rug type Anatolian
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$3,500Sale Price|22% Off
Zabihi Collection Tribal Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th century tribal Turkish Anatolian runner with a tribal design in brown, orange, pink and ivory dominant accents Measures: 2'8" x 12'4''.
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Zabihi Collection Geometric Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
Turkish Anatolian runner with a simple multi medallion motif on a camel ground from the middle of the 20th century.
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Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
Very unique Mid 20th century Turkish Anatolian Runner with a striped pattern in an array of colors rug no. j4971 size 3'1" x 9' 10" rug type Anatolian
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Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
A vibrant vintage Turkish Anatolian runner that will bring personality in any space.
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Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Geometric Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish central Anatolian runner. 2'5'' x 11'
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$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Zabihi Collection Pink Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century tribal Turkish Anatolian runner in Pink tones. Measures: 2'9" x 9'3''.
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Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
A colorful Turkish Anatolian runner from the middle of the 20th century.
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$1,800Sale Price|48% Off
Zabihi Collection Red Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
Narrow and long vintage Turkish Anatolian runner in a deep red tone. Measures: 2'11" x 13'9".
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Mehraban Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Soft elegance and warm pastel colors bring coordination to this Vintage Turkish Anatolian runner. It embodies lavish Anatolian style with an all-over ornate pattern composed of palme...
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$2,620Sale Price|20% Off
Zabihi Collection Soft Red Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th century Turkish Anatolian runner with a traditional multi medallion and border design Measures: 2'10'' x 13'2''.
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Mehraban Antique Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Emanating sophistication and glamour, this Vintage Turkish Anatolian runner provides an elegant and genteel design aesthetic with soft subtle hues.
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Zabihi Collection Colorful Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
A long and narrow eclectic Turkish Anatolian runner with a flashy array of electric colors on a multicolored vibrant ground. 2'9'' x 13'2''
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Mehraban Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
This Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner features three distinctive lozenge cusped medallions composed of blossoms and geometric formations collaborating rhythmically.
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Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Narrow Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
A narrow mid 20th Turkish Anatolian Runner in warm summer tones Details rug no. 31296 size 2' 2" x 9' 4" (66 x 284 cm)
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Mehraban Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
With a bold ornate pattern and striking appeal, this impressive Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner can beautifully blend contemporary, modern, and traditional interiors.
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Mehraban Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
A gracefully composed Vintage Turkish Anatolian runner that is a majestic illustration of class, soft beauty and serenity.
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Mehraban Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
An exceptional vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner that will enhance your room through the elegant bursts of its vibrant colours.
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Mehraban Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
This Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner features an all-over array of lozenge botanical medallions composed blossoms and stylized florals laying on the coral and terracotta field.
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Zabihi Collection Orange Color Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
Vintage one of a kind Turkish Anatolian runner with a geometric design in a predominant orange color.
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$1,000Sale Price|33% Off
Zabihi Collection Floral Narrow Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
Narrow and short vintage Turkish Anatolian runner with accents in pinky rose, ivory and brown, circa 1940.
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Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner Rug, 3'1" x 13'7"
Located in Norwalk, CT
A 20th century vintage Turkish Anatolian runner rug with an all-over geometric motif.
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Mehraban Overdyed Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
The effervescent sophistication and rustic colour scheme bring elegance to this Vintage Turkish Anatolian runner. It embodies an allover interconnected botanical pattern that feature...
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Vintage Brown Turkish Anatolian Runner With Tribal Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Anatolian runner rug from the 20th century showcases a conventional tribal motif in beige and brown hues.
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Zabihi Collection Star Motif Geometric Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
Turkish Anatolian runner with a repetitive geometric star motif on a neutral color ground from the middle of the 20th century.
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Zabihi Collection Skinny Long Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
Colorful midcentury narrow and long Turkish Anatolian runner. Orange field with lime green, turquoise, hot pink and blue accents.
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Mehraban Overdyed Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
With a bold architectural pattern and striking appeal, this impressive Vintage Turkish Overdyed Anatolian Runner can beautifully blend contemporary, modern, and traditional interiors.
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Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Anatolian runner handmade during the mid-20th century.
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Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, 1940s
Located in Norwalk, CT
A hand knotted vintage Turkish Anatolian runner with an all-over design. This rug measures 2'9" x 13'2".
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Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, 1940s
Located in Norwalk, CT
A hand knotted vintage Turkish Anatolian runner with an all-over geometric design.
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Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, 1940s
Located in Norwalk, CT
A hand knotted vintage Turkish Anatolian runner with an all-over geometric design.
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Zabihi Collection Yellow Green Vintage 20th Century Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
Casual mid-20th century Turkish Anatolian runner. Green yellow gold field with multiple accent colors.
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Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Anatolian runner handmade during the mid-20th century.
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Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Orange Anatolian Runner, 2'8'' x 8'8''
Located in New York, NY
a 1930s Turkish Anatolian Runner in orange. Details rug no. j3351 size 2' 8" x 8' 8" (81 x 264 cm)
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Zabihi Collection Red Mid-20th Century Geometric Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind Turkish Anatolian runner with a triangular geometric motif throughout in bright colors on a blood red color ground.
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Zabihi Collection Mid 20th Century Colorful Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
A long and narrow eclectic Turkish Anatolian runner with a flashy array of electric colors and geometric all-over design.
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Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Turkish Anatolian runner presents a softly rendered, geometric composition with a distinctly understated village character.
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Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Turkish Anatolian runner presents a highly ordered, geometric composition rooted in village weaving traditions.
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Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Turkish Anatolian runner features a softly articulated geometric composition centered along a vertical axis.
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Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Turkish Anatolian runner presents a refined, allover floral composition anchored by a soft blue field.
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Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Turkish Anatolian runner features a lively allover lattice design built from repeating lozenge-shaped compartments arranged in a diagonal grid.
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Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Turkish Anatolian runner, measuring 1' 10" x 6' 8", showcases a charming and delicate floral lattice pattern set against a warm ivory field.
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Early 20th Century Antique Turkish Anatolian Runner Rug
Located in Louisville, KY
An antique Turkish Anatolian runner rug, circa 1920.
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Early 20th Century Antique Turkish Anatolian Runner Rug
Located in Louisville, KY
An antique Turkish Anatolian runner rug, circa 1920.
Early 20th Century Antique Turkish Anatolian Runner Rug
Located in Louisville, KY
An antique Turkish Anatolian runner rug, circa 1920.
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Mid-20th Century Antique Turkish Anatolian Runner Rug
Located in Louisville, KY
An antique Turkish Anatolian runner rug, circa 1930.
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Unavailable
W 35.04 in L 139.77 in
Vintage Striped Anatolian Runner with Geometric Shapes, Turkey, 20th Century
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Turkey, Vintage rug. Vintage Anatolian runner. H 355 x W 89 cm.
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Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner in Pale Oushak Colors
Located in Antwerp, BE
Turkish Anatolian runner hand knotted in the very fresh and light feeling colors Oushak carpets are known for.
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Vintage Antique Washed Turkish Anatolian Runner Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an antique washed hand-knotted vintage Turkish Anatolian rug. It is made with all fine wool with primary colors of ivory, gray and green. The rug has a fine weave and a soft ...
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Vintage Antique Washed Turkish Anatolian Runner Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a vintage antique washed hand knotted rug from the Anatolian region of Turkey. It is made with wool on a cotton foundation. The rug measures 2' 8'' x 10' 3'' which make it fi...
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Vintage Hand Knotted Wool Turkish Anatolian Runner Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a vintage Turkish Anatolian rug made with 100% wool and all natural dyes. Bring life and elegance to your space with this beautiful rug in rich yet soft colors. It measures 3...
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Wide and Long Semi Antique Turkish Anatolian Runner Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a beautiful hand-knotted Turkish Anatolian rug with a very simple tribal geometric design. It is made with all wool and rich natural dyes. The rug measures 4' 1" x 11' 8" and...
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Anatolian R-J3529
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Early 20th Century Turkish Anatolian Runner with a geometric design on a green ground.
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Turkish Anatolian Oushak Runner Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a beautiful hand-knotted semi antique Turkish Anatolian Oushak design rug. It has a simple geometric design handmade with wool and all natural dyes. The rug measures 3' 5'' x...
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Vintage Anatolian Turkish Runner Rug R-30917
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Anatolian Turkish Runner Rug
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Old Turkish Wool Runner Colorful Anatolian Kilim Gorgeous
Located in South Coast, CA
What a fabulous old textile this vintage Anatolian Turkish Wool Runner is with it's gorgeous and still bright vegetable dyed colors in a beautiful geometric diamond pattern, almost r...
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Kayseri hand-knotted carpet 180 X 60 cm
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
Kayseri hand-knotted carpet 180 X 60 cm Hand-knotted Anatolian runner / group prayer rug made of macerated cotton.
Cotton
Camel, Ivory and Gray Handmade Wool Turkish Old Anatolian Konya Runner
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Anatolian rugs are hand knotted in the Central Anatolia or Asia minor region of Turkey. The patterns are from Ottoman era as well as modern Turkey. The central medallion used in this...
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Navy, Ivory and Green Handmade Wool Turkish Old Anatolian Konya Runner
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Anatolian rugs are hand knotted in the Central Anatolia or Asia Minor region of Turkey. The patterns are from Ottoman era as well as modern Turkey. The central medallion used in this...
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W 39 in L 159 in
New Transitional Anatolian Wool Runner with a Faded Color Palette Vintage Style
Located in Evanston, IL
Anatolian Turkish handwoven wool runner with a traditional design.
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Vintage Turkish Anatolian Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a beautiful vintage Turkish Anatolian hall runner rug. It is hand-knotted with wool colored with natural dyes.
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Vintage Jijim Runner
Located in Salem, MA
Vintage Jijim runner. Anatolian design.
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abc carpet Vintage Traditional Kars Runner - 4'11" x 11'7"
Located in New York, NY
A nod to rich Persian design, classical floral motifs and latticework adorn this vintage Anatolian wool runner. Handwoven in Turkey, this one-of-a-kind piece creates a dynamic aesthe...
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Unavailable
W 33 in L 135 in
Red, Gray and Beige Handmade Wool Turkish Old Anatolian Konya Distressed Runner
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Anatolian rugs are hand knotted in the Central Anatolia or Asia Minor region of Turkey. The patterns are from Ottoman era as well as modern Turkey. The central medallion used in this...
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Unavailable
W 32 in L 58 in
Red, Ivory and Navy Handmade Wool Turkish Old Anatolian Konya Distressed Rug
Located in North Bergen, NJ
The soft wool is obtained from the chest of a lamb where it's softer and because of the minimal sun exposure. Name: Vintage Anatolian Tribal Konya Runner Size: 2'8" x 4'10" ...
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Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
A Turkish Anatolian runner full of exuberance.
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Vintage Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
A weather textured mid-20th Turkish Anatolian runner.
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Vintage Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
Long Turkish Anatolian runner with an abrashed orange field.
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Vintage Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Turkish Anatolian runner with a primitive geometric design. 2'10'' x 13'2''
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Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th century Turkish Anatolian Runner with green and brown accent tones on a beige field Measures: 2'4'' x 8'10''.
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Antique Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical Turkish Anatolian runner.
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Distressed Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
Distressed Turkish shabby chic anatolian runner.
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Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
Narrow and long vintage Turkish Anatolian runner.
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Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind colorful Turkish Anatolian runner.
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Turkish Deco Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Anatolian runner with a mosaic tile repetitive motif.
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Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
A Primitive Turkish Anatolian runner with a flashy array of on a multicolored ground.
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Eclectic Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
A 3rd quarter of the 20th-century Turkish Anatolian runner with a geometric design in fun colors Measures: 2'9" x 14'3''.
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Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
Rare size 20th century Turkish Anatolian runner. We love the one long fringe on one end of the piece giving it added unique element.
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Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Anatolian runner in shades of orange.
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Reddish Brown Vintage Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
Narrow Turkish Anatolian runner in the red-brown color family.
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Narrow Red Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
This borderless small central Anatolian runner displays insect-like palmettes in offset rows on the red-brown field.
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Vintage Turkish Eclectic Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
An eclectic Turkish Anatolian runner with a flashy array of electric colors and an abstract design.
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Geometric Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
An eclectic Turkish Anatolian runner with a flashy array of electric colors and geometric all-over design.
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Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
A 20th century vintage Turkish Anatolian runner rug with an all over beige motif.
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Camel Field Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
Turkish Anatolian runner with a simple multi medallion motif on a camel ground from the middle of the 20th century.
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Turkish Anatolian Runner in Crimson Red
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Turkish Anatolian runner.
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Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
1930s Turkish Anatolian runner in soft brown, beige, and pink Details rug no. j3530 size 2'5" x 9' 6" (74 x 290 cm)
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Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
With its impressive design, rich detailing, and mesmerizing well-balanced symmetry, this vintage Turkish Anatolian runner would bring a sense of classic sophistication to nearly any ...
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Mehraban Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Soft elegance and warm pastel colors bring coordination to this Vintage Turkish Anatolian runner. It embodies lavish Anatolian style with series of medallions composed botanical elem...
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Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Anatolian runner handmade during the mid-20th century.
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Mehraban Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Dainty elegance and warm pastel colors bring coordination to this Vintage Turkish Anatolian runner. It embodies elaborate Anatolian style with an all-over ornate pattern composed of ...
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Mehraban Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
An elegant Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner that gracefully establishes sophistication through the botanical patterns of the stylized florals, leafy tendrils and statement rose buds.
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Mehraban Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
This Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner features three distinctive lozenge cusped botanical medallions composed of palmettes, blossoms, stylized florals, leafy tendrils and thin angula...
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Orange Vintage Anatolian Runner 3 x 10 ft
Located in New York, NY
Turkish Anatolian runner with a geometric medallion design on an orange field. 2'11'' x 9'11'' circa 1950
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Handmade Antique Turkish Anatolian Runner, 1930s, 1Q0159
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Turkish Anatolian runner in fuchsia color. The rug is from the beginning of 20th century in original condition, it has some low pile.
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Handmade Antique Turkish Anatolian Runner, 1950s, 1Q0301
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Turkish Anatolian runner in red wool. The rug is from the beginning of 20th century in original condition, it has some low pile
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Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
An Anatolian Turkish runner with funky bright accents woven with wool and cotton.
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Mehraban Vintage Pure Silk Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Emanating sophistication and grace, this Vintage Turkish Anatolian runner provides an elegant and genteel design aesthetic with soft subtle hues.
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Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
A funky geometric turkish runner in oranges, pinks and lavenders.
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Antique and vintage Turkish rugs, with their ruby reds and misted blues, their entwined botanical designs and rhythmic geometries, are as beloved today as they were in the 13th century, when the Turks of the Seljuk Empire began weaving these vibrant carpets in Anatolia.
A Turkish rug is simply one made in Turkey or the former Ottoman empire, employing the region’s unique traditional methods and weaves. Varieties range from flat-woven kilims to lush knotted rugs, known as hali, many of which are created with Ghiordes, or Turkish, knots. Whereas in other knots, the weft (crosswise) yarn is wrapped around one warp (lengthwise) yarn, in Ghiordes knots, it is wrapped around two, imparting lushness and durability. In addition to knotting techniques, Turkish rugs differ in their motifs — naturalistic or stylized, geometric or figurative — which often reflect the region where they were made.
The main types of Turkish rugs, as Milan-based carpet dealer Alfredo Levi explains it, are kilim, typified by a plain slit-tapestry weave, which leaves a gap, or slit, between sections woven with different yarns in different colors; sumak, made with weft wrapping, for a sturdier flat-woven carpet; and cicim, which he describes as “a type of sumak with extra brocade techniques typical of the tribes and villages of central Anatolia.
Within each type, there are various regional styles. Among these are Bergama carpets, characterized by bright reds and strong medallions; thick-piled Tulu rugs; and Konya rugs, which Marco Polo is said to have called “the most beautiful in the world.” With their strong tribal motifs and hot-red wefts of especially luxurious wool, Konya carpets are especially prized by collectors.
Also treasured are Oushak (or Ushak) rugs, with their complex, intricate designs and warm earth tones of saffron, cinnamon, blue, ivory and gold; and Hereke carpets, originally created exclusively for Ottoman sultans, using the finest silk. For Jason Nazmiyal, of New York carpet dealer Nazmiyal Antique Rugs, “a good Turkish rug is when the colors are harmonious.” This is true of both modern and antique Turkish rugs, but the hues have changed over the centuries, thanks to both technology and changes in culture and taste.
Patterns, too, have evolved. Although many weavers continue to produce traditional designs, others reinterpret their cultural heritage in contemporary terms, with bolder ornamentation and more geometric motifs. Contemporary Turkish rugs also are seldom made by hand and often incorporate synthetics into the weave, for cost-effectiveness and a durability suited to 21st-century life.
Find antique and vintage Turkish rugs for your home on 1stDibs. At The Study, read about how to take care of your antique or vintage rug as well as how to choose the right rug for your space.
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