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Southeast Anatolian "Jijim, " Long Rug
Southeast Anatolian "Jijim, " Long Rug

Southeast Anatolian "Jijim, " Long Rug

Located in New York, NY

Southeast Anatolian "Jijim," long runner rug. A lovely old tribal flat-weave rug from Southeastern

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique East Anatolian Long Rug
Antique East Anatolian Long Rug

Antique East Anatolian Long Rug

$14,000Sale Price|20% Off

W 48 in L 142 in

Antique East Anatolian Long Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique East Anatolian long runner rug. A great antique village rug from Eastern Turkey with

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Angora

Vintage Anatolian Turkish Flat Weave Kilim
Vintage Anatolian Turkish Flat Weave Kilim

Vintage Anatolian Turkish Flat Weave Kilim

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

This phenomenal runner Turkish Anatolian Rug is perfect for your floors. It is not just for

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Anatolian Turkish Flat Weave Kilim
Vintage Anatolian Turkish Flat Weave Kilim

Vintage Anatolian Turkish Flat Weave Kilim

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

A remarkable runner Turkish Anatolian Rug is excellent for your floors. It is not just for

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Throw Rug
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Throw Rug

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

Midcentury Turkish Anatolian small runner 2'7'' x 5'7''

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Narrow runner Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner 2'6 x 12'6
Narrow runner Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner 2'6 x 12'6

Narrow runner Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner 2'6 x 12'6

Located in Atlanta, GA

runner rug, hand-knotted Anatolian wool runner, Turkish hallway rug with medallions, floral motif Turkish

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modern Style Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, Hallway Runner
Mid-Century Modern Style Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, Hallway Runner

Mid-Century Modern Style Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, Hallway Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

variety of geometric shapes and traditional Anatolian symbols decorates this Oushak runner. A classic main

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Traditional Modern Style, Hallway Runner
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Traditional Modern Style, Hallway Runner

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Traditional Modern Style, Hallway Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

This vintage Turkish Oushak carpet runner features a traditional modern style in neutral colors. A

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Sumak Runner 2'7'' x 8'0"
Sumak Runner 2'7'' x 8'0"

Sumak Runner 2'7'' x 8'0"

$950

W 2.7 in L 8 in

Sumak Runner 2'7'' x 8'0"

Located in New York, NY

Sumak Runner 2'7'' x 8'0".. This little Anatolian kenare (runner) features a repeating four

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Old Malatya Cecim Jijim Runner Kilim Rug Anatolia Turkish Runner Carpet
Vintage Old Malatya Cecim Jijim Runner Kilim Rug Anatolia Turkish Runner Carpet

Vintage Old Malatya Cecim Jijim Runner Kilim Rug Anatolia Turkish Runner Carpet

Located in Tokyo, JP

This is a South Eastern Anatolian old runner Cecim Kilim from the Malatya region with a rare and

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

1920s Antique Long Oushak Runner
1920s Antique Long Oushak Runner

1920s Antique Long Oushak Runner

$2,768Sale Price|20% Off

W 24 in L 224 in

1920s Antique Long Oushak Runner

Located in New York, NY

This interwar west Anatolian workshop runner is quite coarse in weave and shows significant overall

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Aydin Cine Kilim Rug Wool Old Vintage Western Anatolian Turkish Carpet
Antique Aydin Cine Kilim Rug Wool Old Vintage Western Anatolian Turkish Carpet

Antique Aydin Cine Kilim Rug Wool Old Vintage Western Anatolian Turkish Carpet

Located in Tokyo, JP

This is a Western Anatolian Antique Runner Kilim from the Cine, Aydin region with a rare and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Early 20th Century Red Oushak Runner
Early 20th Century Red Oushak Runner

Early 20th Century Red Oushak Runner

$4,800Sale Price|20% Off

W 37 in L 214 in

Early 20th Century Red Oushak Runner

Located in New York, NY

The blood red field of this western Anatolian workshop runner displays a comfortably situated

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Runner , c- 1900 AS IS
Antique Turkish Runner , c- 1900 AS IS

Antique Turkish Runner , c- 1900 AS IS

Located in Evanston, IL

Antique Anatolian Turkish runner, Unusual. This charming runner rug features a natural color

Category

Antique 19th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, Wool Pile, Geometric Motifs, 1940s
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, Wool Pile, Geometric Motifs, 1940s

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, Wool Pile, Geometric Motifs, 1940s

Located in Barrington, IL

This vibrant mid-20th century Turkish Oushak runner presents a striking blend of Anatolian

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

3.7x11.7 Ft Antique Runner Rug from Konya / Turkey
3.7x11.7 Ft Antique Runner Rug from Konya / Turkey

3.7x11.7 Ft Antique Runner Rug from Konya / Turkey

$1,170Sale Price|40% Off

W 44.1 in L 139.38 in

3.7x11.7 Ft Antique Runner Rug from Konya / Turkey

Located in Spring Valley, NY

Antique Central Anatolian Karapinar / Konya runner carpet. Finely hand-knotted with even medium

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Multicolor Striped Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner with Coral Blue Tones
Multicolor Striped Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner with Coral Blue Tones

Multicolor Striped Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner with Coral Blue Tones

Located in Atlanta, GA

traditional Anatolian flatweave techniques, this runner showcases subtle variations in tone and weave that

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Kilim Small Runner with Ivory and Brown Stripes
Vintage Turkish Kilim Small Runner with Ivory and Brown Stripes

Vintage Turkish Kilim Small Runner with Ivory and Brown Stripes

Located in Atlanta, GA

using traditional Anatolian flatweave techniques, the runner highlights the beauty of simplicity through

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Classic Medallion Design Turkish Oushak Runner in Soft Pastel Tones
Classic Medallion Design Turkish Oushak Runner in Soft Pastel Tones

Classic Medallion Design Turkish Oushak Runner in Soft Pastel Tones

By Keivan Woven Arts

Located in Atlanta, GA

Anatolian designs, making this runner a refined choice for hallways and narrow spaces. SEO Keywords

Category

2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner Neutral Striped Beige Brown Wool Flatweave
Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner Neutral Striped Beige Brown Wool Flatweave

Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner Neutral Striped Beige Brown Wool Flatweave

Located in Atlanta, GA

Keywords: vintage Turkish kilim runner, neutral striped kilim, beige brown runner rug, Anatolian flatweave

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Gallery Rug, Wide Hallway Runner
Vintage Turkish Oushak Gallery Rug, Wide Hallway Runner

Vintage Turkish Oushak Gallery Rug, Wide Hallway Runner

$4,400Sale Price|20% Off

W 61 in L 138 in

Vintage Turkish Oushak Gallery Rug, Wide Hallway Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

brown and camel brown hues. Immersed in Anatolian history, this vintage Oushak runner is combined

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Geometric Medallion Design Turkish Oushak Runner in Soft Neutral Tones
Geometric Medallion Design Turkish Oushak Runner in Soft Neutral Tones

Geometric Medallion Design Turkish Oushak Runner in Soft Neutral Tones

By Keivan Woven Arts

Located in Atlanta, GA

Measures: 2'10" x 17'10" Geometric Medallion Design Turkish Oushak Runner in Soft Neutral Tones

Category

2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner, Hand-Woven Wool, Early 1900s
Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner, Hand-Woven Wool, Early 1900s

Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner, Hand-Woven Wool, Early 1900s

$3,720Sale Price|20% Off

W 65 in L 150 in

Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner, Hand-Woven Wool, Early 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

, Handwoven Turkish Kilim, Geometric Kilim Runner, Anatolian Village Kilim, Natural Dye Kilim, Ivory Border

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Subtle Horizontal Stripe Design Turkish Vintage Kilim Runner in Soft Pastels
Subtle Horizontal Stripe Design Turkish Vintage Kilim Runner in Soft Pastels

Subtle Horizontal Stripe Design Turkish Vintage Kilim Runner in Soft Pastels

Located in Atlanta, GA

, understated aesthetic characteristic of mid-20th-century Anatolian kilims. Its elongated runner format and

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Long Turkish Oushak Runner with Soft Green Field and Beige Medallions
Long Turkish Oushak Runner with Soft Green Field and Beige Medallions

Long Turkish Oushak Runner with Soft Green Field and Beige Medallions

By Keivan Woven Arts

Located in Atlanta, GA

runner, hallway wool runner, hand knotted Oushak rug, Anatolian design runner, beige and green runner rug

Category

2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Tribal Style Small Runner
Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Tribal Style Small Runner

Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Tribal Style Small Runner

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Turkish Anatolian tribal style small runner handmade during the mid-20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Yahyali Kayseri Runner Rug Central Anatolia Old Turkish Wool Carpet
Vintage Yahyali Kayseri Runner Rug Central Anatolia Old Turkish Wool Carpet

Vintage Yahyali Kayseri Runner Rug Central Anatolia Old Turkish Wool Carpet

Located in Tokyo, JP

Central Anatolian Yahyali runner, combining tradition, structure, and visual strength.

Category

Vintage 1980s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Striped Turkish Vintage Kilim Runner in Soft Pastel and Neutral Tones
Striped Turkish Vintage Kilim Runner in Soft Pastel and Neutral Tones

Striped Turkish Vintage Kilim Runner in Soft Pastel and Neutral Tones

Located in Atlanta, GA

linear design exemplify mid-20th-century Anatolian weaving traditions, making this runner an elegant and

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Coral, Blue and Beige Striped Vintage Turkish Kilim Handwoven Wool Runner
Coral, Blue and Beige Striped Vintage Turkish Kilim Handwoven Wool Runner

Coral, Blue and Beige Striped Vintage Turkish Kilim Handwoven Wool Runner

Located in Atlanta, GA

beige runner rug, Anatolian flatweave runner, handwoven wool kilim, colorful Turkish runner, bohemian

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Runner with Soft Gold and Celadon Geometric Medallions
Antique Turkish Oushak Runner with Soft Gold and Celadon Geometric Medallions

Antique Turkish Oushak Runner with Soft Gold and Celadon Geometric Medallions

Located in Atlanta, GA

hallway rug, handwoven Anatolian wool rug, vintage Oushak runner beige neutral, long narrow tribal Turkish

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Shabby Chic Turkish Deco Minimalist Runner, Mid-20th Century
Shabby Chic Turkish Deco Minimalist Runner, Mid-20th Century

Shabby Chic Turkish Deco Minimalist Runner, Mid-20th Century

Located in New York, NY

Midcentury one of a kind Turkish Anatolian deco style runner. Very slick! Measures: 2' x 4'5".

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Soft Blue and Warm Beige Tones
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Soft Blue and Warm Beige Tones

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Soft Blue and Warm Beige Tones

Located in Atlanta, GA

and beige Oushak rug, neutral vintage runner, geometric Turkish runner, Anatolian Oushak carpet, pale

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Striped Turkish Vintage Kilim Runner in Ivory and Soft Blue Tones
Striped Turkish Vintage Kilim Runner in Ivory and Soft Blue Tones

Striped Turkish Vintage Kilim Runner in Ivory and Soft Blue Tones

Located in Atlanta, GA

runner vintage Anatolian kilim neutral blue kilim rug long kilim runner minimal striped kilim pastel

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Oushak Runner with Coral Red and Taupe Geometric Medallion Design
Turkish Oushak Runner with Coral Red and Taupe Geometric Medallion Design

Turkish Oushak Runner with Coral Red and Taupe Geometric Medallion Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

medallion Turkish runner, vintage style Anatolian rug with earthy tones, traditional Oushak design with

Category

2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Tulu Runner with Ivory Field and Camel Diamond Pattern
Vintage Turkish Tulu Runner with Ivory Field and Camel Diamond Pattern

Vintage Turkish Tulu Runner with Ivory Field and Camel Diamond Pattern

Located in Atlanta, GA

runner rug, diamond pattern runner, geometric Turkish rug, neutral hallway runner, Anatolian Tulu carpet

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner Pastel Stripes Ivory Blue Beige Wool Rug
Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner Pastel Stripes Ivory Blue Beige Wool Rug

Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner Pastel Stripes Ivory Blue Beige Wool Rug

Located in Atlanta, GA

, pastel striped kilim, ivory blue beige runner, Anatolian flatweave rug, wool Turkish runner, handmade

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Malatya Runner Kilim Rug Anatolia Turkish Natural Carpet
Antique Malatya Runner Kilim Rug Anatolia Turkish Natural Carpet

Antique Malatya Runner Kilim Rug Anatolia Turkish Natural Carpet

Located in Tokyo, JP

This is a South Eastern Anatolian Antique runner Kilim from the Malatya region with a rare and

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Antique Balkan Kilim Runner, Handmade Blue & Multicolour Geometric Flatweave
Antique Balkan Kilim Runner, Handmade Blue & Multicolour Geometric Flatweave

Antique Balkan Kilim Runner, Handmade Blue & Multicolour Geometric Flatweave

Located in Wembley, GB

This antique Balkan–Anatolian Kilim runner, woven in the early 1900s, displays a striking

Category

Vintage 1940s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner with Checker Medallions in Soft Pastel Tones
Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner with Checker Medallions in Soft Pastel Tones

Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner with Checker Medallions in Soft Pastel Tones

Located in Atlanta, GA

, geometric Turkish kilim, Anatolian flatweave runner, ivory and terracotta kilim, handwoven Turkish runner

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Bold Gold, Red, and Sky Blue Medallions
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Bold Gold, Red, and Sky Blue Medallions

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Bold Gold, Red, and Sky Blue Medallions

Located in Atlanta, GA

Anatolian character to any space. SEO keywords: vintage Turkish Oushak runner, colorful Oushak runner, gold

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Narrow Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner with Beige, Blue and Soft Coral Motifs
Narrow Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner with Beige, Blue and Soft Coral Motifs

Narrow Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner with Beige, Blue and Soft Coral Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

kilim, Anatolian narrow runner, handwoven wool kilim runner, soft coral and blue rug, minimalist vintage

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Tulu Runner with Ivory Field and Soft Brown Diamond Motifs
Vintage Turkish Tulu Runner with Ivory Field and Soft Brown Diamond Motifs

Vintage Turkish Tulu Runner with Ivory Field and Soft Brown Diamond Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

geometric runner, minimalist Turkish rug, neutral hallway runner, Anatolian Tulu carpet, handwoven wool

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Ivory, Brown and Green Colors
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Ivory, Brown and Green Colors

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Ivory, Brown and Green Colors

Located in Barrington, IL

Yellow Oushak, Turquoise Color Oushak, Oushak Runners, Anatolian Oushak Carpet, Medallion Oushak, Sage

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

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

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

Located in Atlanta, GA

, this runner offers texture, color, and a distinctly Anatolian character well suited to long spaces and

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Hand Woven Kilim Runner, Wool & Cotton, Stripe Design
Vintage Turkish Hand Woven Kilim Runner, Wool & Cotton, Stripe Design

Vintage Turkish Hand Woven Kilim Runner, Wool & Cotton, Stripe Design

Located in Barrington, IL

Anatolian Kilim runners, Vintage Turkish kilim runners, Antique Caucasian Kilims, Antique Flat Woven Runners

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Long Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Soft Taupe, Sand, and Pale Teal
Long Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Soft Taupe, Sand, and Pale Teal

Long Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Soft Taupe, Sand, and Pale Teal

Located in Atlanta, GA

Oushak runner, pale teal Turkish rug, taupe vintage runner, Anatolian Oushak rug, handwoven Turkish

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Runner Rug, Rustic Beige with Rust Florals - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Distressed Runner Rug, Rustic Beige with Rust Florals - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Distressed Runner Rug, Rustic Beige with Rust Florals - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

statement of modern minimalism as it is a reflection of timeless Anatolian artistry, this runner bridges

Category

Antique 1850s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Pink Sivas Wide Runner Rug, All-Over Field
Vintage Turkish Pink Sivas Wide Runner Rug, All-Over Field

Vintage Turkish Pink Sivas Wide Runner Rug, All-Over Field

$1,920Sale Price|20% Off

W 46 in L 110 in

Vintage Turkish Pink Sivas Wide Runner Rug, All-Over Field

Located in New York, NY

In a rare Sivas format, this eastern Anatolian town runner shows a strongly stylized, ascending

Category

Vintage 1940s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner with Warm Beige and Soft Brown Striped Design
Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner with Warm Beige and Soft Brown Striped Design

Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner with Warm Beige and Soft Brown Striped Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

, Anatolian kilim runner, minimalist Turkish kilim, handwoven vintage kilim runner, long narrow kilim rug

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim 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.