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Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Small Runner
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Small Runner

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Small Runner

Located in New York, NY

A wool pile on a wool foundation. This mid-20th century Turkish Anatolian runner features a lively

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Small Runner
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Small Runner

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Small Runner

Located in New York, NY

A wool pile on a wool foundation. This early 20th century Turkish Anatolian runner presents a

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Teal, Rust, Ivory, and Lavender Tones
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Teal, Rust, Ivory, and Lavender Tones

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Teal, Rust, Ivory, and Lavender Tones

Located in Atlanta, GA

, geometric Anatolian runner, colorful Turkish rug, teal and red Oushak runner, traditional handwoven wool rug

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Kars Runner with Brown, Red, Yellow, and Soft Pink Tones
Vintage Turkish Kars Runner with Brown, Red, Yellow, and Soft Pink Tones

Vintage Turkish Kars Runner with Brown, Red, Yellow, and Soft Pink Tones

Located in Atlanta, GA

. The handwoven wool construction and traditional Anatolian patterns make this runner an ideal choice

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Oushak Runner with Beige, Soft Blue, Red, and Taupe Geometric Design
Vintage Oushak Runner with Beige, Soft Blue, Red, and Taupe Geometric Design

Vintage Oushak Runner with Beige, Soft Blue, Red, and Taupe Geometric Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

, handwoven Anatolian runner, antique Turkish runner with medallions, traditional Oushak rug for narrow spaces

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Wide Runner, Hand-Knotted Wool, in Taupe Color
Antique Turkish Oushak Wide Runner, Hand-Knotted Wool, in Taupe Color

Antique Turkish Oushak Wide Runner, Hand-Knotted Wool, in Taupe Color

Located in Barrington, IL

and use The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 1614 Turkish Oushak Runners, Anatolian Runners, Antique

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Kars Gallery Runner with Soft Taupe, Sand, and Muted Orange
Vintage Turkish Kars Gallery Runner with Soft Taupe, Sand, and Muted Orange

Vintage Turkish Kars Gallery Runner with Soft Taupe, Sand, and Muted Orange

Located in Atlanta, GA

, Kars runner rug, Turkish gallery runner rug, neutral vintage runner, geometric Kars rug, Anatolian

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Kars Gallery Runner in Warm Taupe, Sand, and Soft Brown
Vintage Turkish Kars Gallery Runner in Warm Taupe, Sand, and Soft Brown

Vintage Turkish Kars Gallery Runner in Warm Taupe, Sand, and Soft Brown

Located in Atlanta, GA

Turkish Kars gallery runner, Kars runner rug, neutral Turkish runner, taupe Anatolian runner, beige

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Kars Runner with Soft Medallions in Taupe, Rust, and Sage
Vintage Turkish Kars Runner with Soft Medallions in Taupe, Rust, and Sage

Vintage Turkish Kars Runner with Soft Medallions in Taupe, Rust, and Sage

Located in Atlanta, GA

runner rug, Kars rug with medallions, neutral vintage runner, taupe and rust Turkish rug, Anatolian

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Oushak Runner in Soft Coral, Slate Gray, and Ivory with Geometric Design
Turkish Oushak Runner in Soft Coral, Slate Gray, and Ivory with Geometric Design

Turkish Oushak Runner in Soft Coral, Slate Gray, and Ivory with Geometric Design

By Keivan Woven Arts

Located in Atlanta, GA

, traditional Anatolian runner, transitional Oushak hallway rug, handmade Turkish runner, gray and pink runner

Category

2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Faded Peach, Soft Taupe, and Pale Blue
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Faded Peach, Soft Taupe, and Pale Blue

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Faded Peach, Soft Taupe, and Pale Blue

Located in Atlanta, GA

hallway runner, muted color Anatolian runner, peach and ivory wool runner rug, Turkish vintage narrow rug

Category

Vintage 1940s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Pale Sky Blue Medallions on a Soft Beige
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Pale Sky Blue Medallions on a Soft Beige

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Pale Sky Blue Medallions on a Soft Beige

Located in Atlanta, GA

with pale medallions, handwoven Anatolian runner with soft colors, long Oushak rug with ivory accents

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Oushak Runner with Soft Ivory Field and Peach Geometric Medallions
Turkish Oushak Runner with Soft Ivory Field and Peach Geometric Medallions

Turkish Oushak Runner with Soft Ivory Field and Peach Geometric Medallions

By Keivan Woven Arts

Located in Atlanta, GA

elements that echo traditional Anatolian aesthetics. Woven with fine wool, the runner blends a soft pastel

Category

2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Runner
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Runner

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Runner

Located in New York, NY

A wool pile on a wool foundation. This mid-20th century Turkish Anatolian runner features a

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Soft Rose, Pale Blue, and Faded Ivory
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Soft Rose, Pale Blue, and Faded Ivory

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Soft Rose, Pale Blue, and Faded Ivory

Located in Atlanta, GA

wool runner, hand-knotted Anatolian runner, faded geometric Turkish rug, pink and beige Oushak carpet

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s Pretty distressed antique Turkish runner
Bobyrug’s Pretty distressed antique Turkish runner

Bobyrug’s Pretty distressed antique Turkish runner

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Introducing a beautiful antique Turkish Anatolian runner showcasing intricate designs reminiscent

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner with Coral, Tan and Soft Blue Stripes
Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner with Coral, Tan and Soft Blue Stripes

Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner with Coral, Tan and Soft Blue Stripes

Located in Atlanta, GA

kilim runner, coral striped kilim runner, beige and blue flatweave rug, Anatolian runner rug, handwoven

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Faded Purple Field and Soft Earth-Tone
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Faded Purple Field and Soft Earth-Tone

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Faded Purple Field and Soft Earth-Tone

Located in Atlanta, GA

Turkish runner, antique Anatolian runner rug, Turkish wool carpet with medallions, hand-knotted Oushak in

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Anatolian Rug Runner
Vintage Anatolian Rug Runner

Vintage Anatolian Rug Runner

$680

W 37 in L 69 in

Vintage Anatolian Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

cleaned ready for in-home use! Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Anatolian

Category

Vintage 1980s Turkish Other Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Gallery Runner
Vintage Turkish Anatolian Gallery Runner

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Gallery Runner

Located in New York, NY

An eclectic Turkish Anatolian gallery size runner. Large medallions lie on a rusty brownish red

Category

20th Century Turkish Futurist Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

20th Century Anatolian Turkish Runner
20th Century Anatolian Turkish Runner

20th Century Anatolian Turkish Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful 20th century Anatolian Turkish runner with four large boldly partnered medallions woven

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Anatolian Sarkisla Yuruk Runner
Antique Anatolian Sarkisla Yuruk Runner

Antique Anatolian Sarkisla Yuruk Runner

Located in Closter, NJ

of Caucasian origin, were actually inspired by classical Anatolian concepts. This rug has three

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Eastern Anatolian Oushak Runner
Vintage Eastern Anatolian Oushak Runner

Vintage Eastern Anatolian Oushak Runner

$3,360Sale Price|20% Off

W 40 in L 127 in

Vintage Eastern Anatolian Oushak Runner

Located in New York, NY

or severely abrashed stepped motives. This eastern Anatolian tribal (Yuruk) runner has a pink-buff

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Anatolian Konya Runner, 19th Century
Anatolian Konya Runner, 19th Century

Anatolian Konya Runner, 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Antique Anatolian Konya Runner, 19th Century (3rd Quarter) Using a classic Anatolian design format

Category

Antique 19th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Tulu Runner
Vintage Turkish Anatolian Tulu Runner

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Tulu Runner

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 29456 Size 3' 0" X 7' 7" Design Tulu Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin Turkey Age Antique/Vintage

Category

Vintage 1920s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Anatolian Kilim Runner, 19th Century
Antique Anatolian Kilim Runner, 19th Century

Antique Anatolian Kilim Runner, 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Anatolian Kilim Runner Rug, 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 9'6" L x 3'11" W

Category

Antique 19th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Handmade Turkish Anatolian Small Runner
Contemporary Handmade Turkish Anatolian Small Runner

Contemporary Handmade Turkish Anatolian Small Runner

Located in New York, NY

A modern Turkish Anatolian small runner handmade during the 21st century. Measures: 2' 6" x 8' 6".

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Anatolian Turkish Runner
Mid-20th Century Anatolian Turkish Runner

Mid-20th Century Anatolian Turkish Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A bold mid-20th century Anatolian Turkish Runner with a repeated geometric lattice pattern with

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Anatolian Turkish Runner
Early 20th Century Anatolian Turkish Runner

Early 20th Century Anatolian Turkish Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful and bold early 20th century Anatolian Turkish runner with four large diamond medallions

Category

Vintage 1920s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

ON SALE Vintage Anatolian Rug Runner
ON SALE Vintage Anatolian Rug Runner

ON SALE Vintage Anatolian Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

with this hand knotted Turkish Anatolian rug runner made in Turkey circa 1940s vintage. Size measures

Category

Vintage 1940s Turkish Other Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mehraban Vintage Turkish Anatolian Konya Runner
Mehraban Vintage Turkish Anatolian Konya Runner

Mehraban Vintage Turkish Anatolian Konya Runner

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

consisting of motifs and elements work well with the remarkable borders. Turkish Anatolian rugs weave

Category

Vintage 1920s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Turkish Anatolian Geometric Runner
Zabihi Collection Turkish Anatolian Geometric Runner

Zabihi Collection Turkish Anatolian Geometric Runner

$1,500Sale Price|50% Off

W 34 in L 166 in

Zabihi Collection Turkish Anatolian Geometric Runner

Located in New York, NY

A mid-20th-century Turkish geometric runner in earth tones Measures: 2'10" x 13'10''.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Georgian Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Long Pastel Turkish Anatolian Geometric Runner
Long Pastel Turkish Anatolian Geometric Runner

Long Pastel Turkish Anatolian Geometric Runner

Located in New York, NY

A rare size late 20th-century Turkish geometric runner in pastel tones. pretty pinks , orange and

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Georgian Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Sivas Runner - 19th Century Anatolian Sivas Runner, Antique Rug
Antique Sivas Runner - 19th Century Anatolian Sivas Runner, Antique Rug

Antique Sivas Runner - 19th Century Anatolian Sivas Runner, Antique Rug

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

Antique Sivas Runner 19th Century Anatolian Sivas Runner In excellent condition with high pile

Category

Antique 19th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handcrafted Orange Vintage Turkish Anatolian Wool Runner
Handcrafted Orange Vintage Turkish Anatolian Wool Runner

Handcrafted Orange Vintage Turkish Anatolian Wool Runner

$2,310Sale Price|30% Off

W 36 in L 156 in

Handcrafted Orange Vintage Turkish Anatolian Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

A vintage 20th-century hand-knotted Turkish Anatolian wool runner featuring an all-over orange

Category

20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Wide Runner Anatolian Neutral Kilim, 1960s
Wide Runner Anatolian Neutral Kilim, 1960s

Wide Runner Anatolian Neutral Kilim, 1960s

$2,200

W 53.94 in L 159.06 in

Wide Runner Anatolian Neutral Kilim, 1960s

Located in Istanbul, TR

These kilim made with un-dyed wool are called 'HABA' locally, that translate into modern Turkish as thick cloth. They are from Karapinar ( that is famous for its rugs and kilim ) r...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Long Turkish Anatolian Geometric Runner
Zabihi Collection Long Turkish Anatolian Geometric Runner

Zabihi Collection Long Turkish Anatolian Geometric Runner

Located in New York, NY

A rare 30-foot Turkish Runner from the middle of the 20th century Details rug no. j2129 size 2' 11

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Georgian Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Banded Karapinar Anatolian Striped Kilim Wide Runner
Banded Karapinar Anatolian Striped Kilim Wide Runner

Banded Karapinar Anatolian Striped Kilim Wide Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

Banded Karapinar Anatolian striped wide runner, Turkish mid-20th century. The original kilim was

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Anatolian Karapinar Runner, Late 19th Century
Antique Anatolian Karapinar Runner, Late 19th Century

Antique Anatolian Karapinar Runner, Late 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Antique Anatolian Karapinar Runner Rug, Late 19th Century Karapinar, meaning ‘black spring’ in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Colorful Turkish Anatolian Wide Runner
Zabihi Collection Colorful Turkish Anatolian Wide Runner

Zabihi Collection Colorful Turkish Anatolian Wide Runner

Located in New York, NY

Bright red medallions highlight this wide vintage Turkish Runner . Signed by weaver and dated in

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Anatolian Village Runner Rug
Early 20th Century Anatolian Village Runner Rug

Early 20th Century Anatolian Village Runner Rug

$1,575Sale Price|30% Off

W 38 in L 139 in

Early 20th Century Anatolian Village Runner Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful Anatolian Village runner rug, hand knotted wool with a tan field, ivory, pink and gray

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Anatolian Village Runner Rug
Early 20th Century Anatolian Village Runner Rug

Early 20th Century Anatolian Village Runner Rug

$1,540Sale Price|30% Off

W 35 in L 133 in

Early 20th Century Anatolian Village Runner Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful Anatolian Village Runner rug, hand knotted with a tan field, ivory, light and bright pink

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Anatolian Village Runner Rug
Early 20th Century Anatolian Village Runner Rug

Early 20th Century Anatolian Village Runner Rug

$1,645Sale Price|30% Off

W 34 in L 135 in

Early 20th Century Anatolian Village Runner Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful Anatolian Village Turkish Runner rug, hand knotted wool with a coral field, ivory, tan

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Anatolian Village Runner Rug
Early 20th Century Anatolian Village Runner Rug

Early 20th Century Anatolian Village Runner Rug

$1,540Sale Price|30% Off

W 34 in L 133 in

Early 20th Century Anatolian Village Runner Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful Anatolian Village Turkish Runner rug, hand knotted with a tan field, ivory, light brown

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Eclectic Runner
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Eclectic Runner

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Eclectic Runner

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Turkish Runner with an unusual motif and colors. 1'9'' x 10'4''

Category

20th Century Turkish Directoire Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Floral Runner
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Floral Runner

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Floral Runner

$750Sale Price|50% Off

W 44 in L 106 in

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Floral Runner

Located in New York, NY

1940s Turkish Runner with a flower design on an ivory ground Measures: 3'8'' x 8'10''.

Category

Mid-20th Century Bessarabian Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Muted Turkish Runner Rug • Transitional Handmade Anatolian Rug
Muted Turkish Runner Rug • Transitional Handmade Anatolian Rug

Muted Turkish Runner Rug • Transitional Handmade Anatolian Rug

Located in Burlingame, CA

. Handwoven in Turkey, this Oushak runner features a traditional Anatolian layout with a central stepped

Category

2010s Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Small Anatolian Daizkare Runner
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Small Anatolian Daizkare Runner

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Small Anatolian Daizkare Runner

Located in New York, NY

a mid-20th-century Turkish Daizkare Small-size Runner Details rug no. j4271 size 2' 5" x 5' 11

Category

20th Century Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Funky Green Turkish Anatolian Long Runner
Zabihi Collection Funky Green Turkish Anatolian Long Runner

Zabihi Collection Funky Green Turkish Anatolian Long Runner

Located in New York, NY

A Funky Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Geometric Runner Measures: 2'10'' x 10'6''

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Long Orange Turkish Anatolian Geometric Runner
Zabihi Collection Long Orange Turkish Anatolian Geometric Runner

Zabihi Collection Long Orange Turkish Anatolian Geometric Runner

Located in New York, NY

A rare long and narrow 20th century Turkish geometric runner with a dominant orange color. You need

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Georgian Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Long Orange Turkish Anatolian Geometric Runner
Zabihi Collection Long Orange Turkish Anatolian Geometric Runner

Zabihi Collection Long Orange Turkish Anatolian Geometric Runner

Located in New York, NY

mid 20th century Long geometric turkish runner in orange Details rug no. r5368 size 2' 9" x 18' 11

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Georgian Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Anatolian Runner For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the anatolian runner you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A anatolian runner — often made from fabric, wool and cotton — can elevate any home. Find 229 options for an antique or vintage anatolian runner now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect anatolian runner — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each anatolian runner bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made anatolian runner over the years, but those crafted by Mehraban Rugs are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is an Anatolian Runner?

A anatolian runner can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,750, while the lowest priced sells for $799 and the highest can go for as much as $17,500.

Finding the Right Turkish-rugs for You

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.