Antique Ghiordes Rug Blue Field
Located in Ferrara, IT
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of our Antique Ghiordes Rug, a timeless masterpiece that
Antique Early 19th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs
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Antique Ghiordes Rug Blue Field
Located in Ferrara, IT
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of our Antique Ghiordes Rug, a timeless masterpiece that
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$24,000
W 47.25 in L 64.18 in
Antique Ghiordes Rug - 18th Century Anatolian Ghiordes Rug, Anatolian Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Antique Ghiordes Rug 18th Century Anatolian Ghıordes Rug Size 120 x 163 cm (47,2x64,1 In) With
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Antique Ghiordes Rug 9.11x4.6
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Indian Rugs – Not all the rugs that were woven in India are easy to categorize. That is why
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Antique Ghiordes Rug 6.3x4
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Indian Rugs – Not all the rugs that were woven in India are easy to categorize. That is why
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$55,000
W 186 in L 237 in
Oversized Antique Ghiordes Rug in Red & Gold with Floral Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool in Turkey, this 15x20 antique Ghiordes rug is an extremely rare and
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$16,800
W 71 in L 110 in
Hand-Knotted Antique Ghiordes Rug in Beige-Brown Floral Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A hand-knotted marvel originating from Turkey circa 1920-1930, this antique 6x9 Ghiordes rug is
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Hand-Knotted Antique Ghiordes Rug Beige Brown Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Ghiordes rug enjoys allusions to the Mihrab and tree of life symbols, venerated in part for the unique
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$40,000
W 111 in L 123 in
Antique Ghiordes Rug with Polychromatic Stripes and Floral Patterns -Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
we’ve seen. Condition: This antique Ghiordes rug enjoys good condition with some mild but consistent
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$4,900
W 45 in L 82 in
Antique Ghiordes Rug, Gold & Red with Intricate Medallion Pattern - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool in Turkey, this 4x7 antique Ghiordes rug is a rare and exciting new
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$11,900
W 108 in L 137 in
Antique Ghiordes Rug with Beige, Red and Blue Floral Patterns from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
seen. Condition: This antique Ghiordes rug is in a good condition, and is ready for the floor.
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Antique Ghiordes Rug - 18th Century Anatolian Ghiordes Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
18th Century Anatolian Ghıordes Rug Size 122 x 160 cm With ‘floating’ columns and an enlarged
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Antique Ghiordes Rug - Circa 1840’s, Anatolian Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Antique Ghiordes Prayer Rug Anatolian Rugs Antique Ghiordes Prayer Rug Circa 1840’s Size : 155×215
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Antique Ghiordes Rug - 19th Century Anatolian Ghiordes Rug, Antique Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
19th Century Anatolian Ghiordes Rug Size 128 × 178 cm (4,19 x 5,83 ft) Ghiordes carpet, floor
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$7,199Sale Price|20% Off
W 60 in L 60 in
Antique Ghiordes Rug, Handmade Turkish Oriental Rug, Beige, Taupe
Located in Port Washington, NY
have always been on top of the list for having fine oriental rugs. Oushak/Ghiordes rugs such as this
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$5,400
W 44 in L 65 in
Antique Ghiordes Rug Beige-Brown & Black Geometric Mihrab Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted with wool originating from Turkey between 1880-1890, this antique rug hails from the
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Zabihi Collection Stunning Sunny Yellow Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug
Located in New York, NY
Stunning early 20th-century sunshine yellow field antique Turkish Ghiordes rug. Accents in teal
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Antique Turkish Ghiordes/Oushak Rug/Runner
Located in Evanston, IL
antique Ghiordes rugs have earned them a place in modern interiors and in the best collections.
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$5,400
W 98 in L 120 in
Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Ghiordes Style Rug in Cream, Green, and Red with Medall
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
is inspired by turn-of-the-century antique Ghiordes rugs. On the Design: This particular design is
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$5,400
W 98 in L 120 in
Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Ghiordes Style Rug in Cream, Green, and Red with Medall
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
is inspired by turn-of-the-century antique Ghiordes rugs. On the Design: This particular design is
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$5,400
W 98 in L 120 in
Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Ghiordes Style Rug in Cream, Green, and Red with Medall
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
is inspired by turn-of-the-century antique Ghiordes rugs. On the Design: This particular design is
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Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug, 3'5" x 6'5"
Located in Evanston, IL
and the rich colors of antique Ghiordes rugs have earned them a place in modern interiors and in the
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Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Ghiordes Style Rug in Greige, Green, Red Medallion
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
-century antique Ghiordes rugs. On the Design: The vision enjoys a sophisticated play of regal geometry
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Rug & Kilim’s Ghiordes Inspired Rug with Polychromatic Vertical Bands
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
inspired by turn-of-the-century antique Ghiordes rugs. On the Design: This rug is a vibrant
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Rug & Kilim’s Ghiordes Inspired Rug in Terracotta and Blue Traditional Design
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
inspired by turn-of-the-century antique Ghiordes rugs. On the Design: This rug is a bold, abstract
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Rug & Kilim’s Ghiordes Inspired Rug in Beige and Red Traditional Design
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
and is inspired by turn-of-the-century antique Ghiordes rugs. On the Design: Particularly inspired
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Rug & Kilim’s Ghiordes Inspired Rug in Deep Red and Blue Traditional Design
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
and is inspired by turn-of-the-century antique Ghiordes rugs. On the Design: This rug is a
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Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 4'11" x 9'7"
Located in Evanston, IL
carpets. The Classic style and the rich colors of antique Ghiordes rugs have earned them a place in modern
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$91,000
W 125 in L 172 in
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug with Floral Design, Size Adjusted
Located in New York, NY
Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug with Floral Design (size adjusted) Size: 10'5" × 14'4" (317 × 436 cm
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Hand-Knotted Antique Circa-1880 Ivory floral Anatolian Ghordes Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
sandy-yellow stripes. Antique Ghiordes rugs, woven in the town of Gördes in western Anatolia, are
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Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 4' x 5'3"
Located in Evanston, IL
carpets. The Classic style and the rich colors of antique Ghiordes rugs have earned them a place in modern
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Antique Camel-Brown Wool Floral Striped Ghordes Runner
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Ghiordes rugs, woven in the town of Gördes in western Anatolia, are prized for their fine craftsmanship
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Doris Leslie Blau 19th Century Turkish Ghiordes Handwoven Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
) This stunning antique Ghiordes rug, dating from the late 19th century (circa 1880s), exemplifies the
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$13,800Sale Price|64% Off
W 97 in L 132 in
Antique Turkish Ghiordesh/ Oushak Carpet, 8'1" x 11' Unusual
Located in Evanston, IL
Ghiordes' highly prized room-sized carpets. The Classic style and the rich colors of antique Ghiordes rugs
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1850s Antique Floral Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Persia’s top weaving centers. Both the classic style and the rich colors of antique Ghiordes rugs have
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Antique Ghiordes Prayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Ghiordes Prayer rug. A beautiful antique prayer rug in the classical Turkish tradition
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Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th century small room size Turkish Ghiordes decorative rug. Measures: 8'6'' x 10'2''.
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Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug
Located in New York, NY
Accent size Turkish Ghiordes rug featuring bright vibrant colors. Measures: 3'9'' x 6'.
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Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Ghiordes carpet from the first quarter of the 20th century.
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Ivory Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century antique Turkish Ghiordes rug. 4' x 5'9''
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Antique Ghiordes Yastik Anatolian Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
magnificent late nineteen century Antique Yastik Anatolian Rug, measuring 22' x 25". invites you to behold
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Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug
Located in New York, NY
A colorful Turkish Ghiordes rug from the second quarter of the 20th century. Measures: 2'6'' x
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Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug
Located in New York, NY
rectilinear, colorful, multi-bordered antique prayer patterns. Ghiordes rugs often have stylized architectural
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Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug, circa 1900
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Turkish Ghiordes rug, circa 1900. Ghiordes rugs come from Western Anatolia in Turkey, the
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Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th-century fun color small size Turkish Ghiordes decorative rug. Measures: 3'9'' x 5'11''.
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Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th century small room size Turkish Ghiordes decorative rug. Measures: 10'3'' x 14'3''.
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Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug, 1880-1900
Located in Ferrara, IT
This Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug is a true work of art. The intricate, hand-woven design is over
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Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug
Located in New York, NY
A full pile vibrant colored Turkish Ghiordes rug from the early stages of the 20th century. 3'11
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Bobyrug’s nice antique Turkish Ghiordes rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty antique Turkish Ghiordes rug with beautiful mihrab design and beautiful natural light
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Turkish Rug Ghiordes
Located in Ferrara, IT
Antique Ghiordes Silk Prayer Rug This stunning antique Ghiordes silk rug showcases the traditional
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Kiz Ghiordes Rug
Located in Ferrara, IT
Antique Kiz Ghiordes Rug This exquisite Kiz Ghiordes rug is a remarkable example of Anatolian
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Stunning Floral Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug
Located in New York, NY
A charming handmade small antique Turkish rug. Predominantly raspberry including other exotic
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Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Turkish Ghiordes rug. Size: 12'4" × 14'0" (375 × 426 cm) Color: Beige, Pink, Purple, Red
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Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Ghiordes Scatter Rug
Located in New York, NY
a 2nd quarter of the 20th century turkish ghiordes Details rug no. r1353 size 2' 10" x 4' 5" (86 x
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Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Ghiordes Prayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Turkish ghiordes prayer rug. Very colorful and petite.
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Antique Ghiordes Long Rug 6'7" x 24’4”
Located in New York, NY
Antique Ghiordes Long Rug 6'7" x 24’4”. The carpets, scatters, runners, long rugs and bags of the
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Zabihi Collection Ivory Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Ivory field Turkish ghiordes small size rug. 3'6'' x 5'4''
Angora, Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Ghiordes Prayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century colorful ivory field Turkish ghiordes prayer rug. rug no. 28784 size 3' 8" x 5
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Antique Ghiordes Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique Ghiordes rug.
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Antique Ghiordes Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique Ghiordes rug.
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Antique Ghiordes Rug
Located in Houston, TX
ground of this antique Ghiordes. The finely rendered design work in this rug depicts ceremonial vessels
Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique Turkish Ghiordes rug. From the limitless field of design and the countless possibilities of
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Antique Small Turkish Ghiordes Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a unique and beautiful small hand-knotted rug from the Anatolian region of Turkey. The rug
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Antique Turkish Ghiordes
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique Turkish Ghiordes.
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Antique 17th Century Turkish Basra Ghiordes Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique 17th century Turkish Basra Ghiordes rug. Contact dealer.
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Antique Early 19th Century Turkish Ghiordes Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique early 19th century Turkish Ghiordes rug. Contact dealer.
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Ghiordes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
antique Turkish Ghiordes rug, earth tones with red & blue
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Ghiordes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
antique Turkish Ghiordes rug, brown, red, hints of blue
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Antique Ghiordes Rug
Located in New York, NY
A charming antique turkish rug with subtle neutral colors.
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Stunning Green Orange Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug
Located in New York, NY
Stunning early 20th-century green field antique Turkish Ghiordes rug. Accents in orange, red
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Tribal Large Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique decorative and Quite Large Turkish Ghiordes Rug, Origin: Turkey, Woven Circa: 1900 – Highly
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Antique Turkish Anatolian Ghiordes Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
Ghiordes' highly prized room-sized carpets. The Classic style and the rich colors of antique Ghiordes rugs
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Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug
Located in New York, NY
Here is an impressive antique oriental rug, an antique Ghiordes rug, woven in Turkey around the
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Antique Ghiordesh Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
and the rich colors of antique Ghiordes rugs have earned them a place in modern interiors and in the
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Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug
Located in New York, NY
Persia's top weaving centers. Both the classic style and the rich colors of antique Ghiordes rugs have
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Breathtaking Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug
Located in New York, NY
centers. Both the Classic style and the rich colors of antique Ghiordes rugs have earned them a place in
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Small Size Antique Ghiordes Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
Persia’s top weaving centres. Both the Classic style and the rich colors of antique Ghiordes rugs have
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Antique Room Size Ghiordes Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
Persia’s top weaving centers. Both the Classic style and the rich colors of antique Ghiordes rugs have
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Antique Turkish Ghiordes Oushak Carpet
Located in New York, NY
is an exciting and beautiful antique Oriental rug - an antique Ghiordes carpet that was woven in
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18th Century Turkish Ghiordes Carpet
Located in New York, NY
centers. Both the classic style and the rich colors of antique Ghiordes rugs have earned them a place in
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Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Ghiordes rug.
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Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Turkish Ghiordes scatter size rug.
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Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug
Located in New York, NY
An elegant antique Turkish Ghiordes rug woven in the latter part of the 19th Century. The Mustard
Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug
Located in New York, NY
This circa 1880 antique Turkish Ghiordes rug is an elaborate study in oriental motifs and the use
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Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Ghiordes carpet from the turn of the 20th century with a series of linear vine
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Antique Ghiordes Prayer rug
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exquisite early 'meditation' style rug, with a refined sensibility and sophisticated coloration.
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Beautiful Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique Turkish Ghiordes rug.
An Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug
Located in New York, NY
An Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug C.1880
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Antique Turkish Ghiordes Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Turkish ghiordes prayer square shaped rug. Very colorful and petite.
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Antique Ghiordes Turkish Rug / Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Set in camel toned colors this antique Ghiordes Turkish rug is splashed with a burnt orange and
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Floral Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular one of a kind Turkish rug woven in the city of Ghiordes with a stellar design and
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Antique Turkish Ghiordes Prayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century turkish rug with cheerful colors
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Pink Field Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug
Located in New York, NY
Intriguing antique ghiordes knot Turkish rug
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Family Prayer Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Turkish Ghiordes rug, country of origin: Turkey, date: circa early 20th century. This
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Antique Turkish Ghiordes Prayer Niche Rug
Located in New York, NY
A one of a kind decorative Turkish Ghiordes rug with a prayer niche motif featuring an unusual
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Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug
Located in New York, NY
Caramels, brown, creams highlight this very unusual late 19th century Turkish Ghiordes rug. The
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19th Century Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful late 19th Century Turkish Ghiordes Rug in an ivory field with watermelon, soft red and
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Antique Turkish Square Oushak Ghiordes Rug
Located in New York, NY
Colorful antique turkish oushak we purchased in a private estate in flawless shape. Oushak rugs
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Turkish Ghiordes Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century antique Ghiordes Throw rug.
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Antique Turkish Ghiordes
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Showcasing timeless sophistication in a neutral colour palette, this Antique Turkish Ghiordes rug
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Antique Ghiordes Carpet
Located in Atlanta, GA
This antique Ghiordes displays a interrelating design with tree-branch and geometric elements
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Antique Ghiordes Carpet
Located in Atlanta, GA
This antique Ghiordes displays a interrelating design with tree-branch and geometric elements
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Antique Turkish Ghiordes
Located in New York, NY
A classical late 19th century Turkish Ghiordes (Giordes) rug, the dusty rose field with delicate
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Antique Ghiordes Carpet
Located in New York, NY
antique Ghiordes reflects the style of the Turkish carpets produced in nearby Oushak, although the detail
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Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
'An early 20th century Turkish Ghiordes rug having an allover pattern of narrow vertical floral
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Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug
Located in New York, NY
'A late 19th century antique Turkish Ghiordes (Giordes) carpet, the camel field with vines forming
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Antique Turkish Ghiordes
Located in New York, NY
Quite a phenomenal handmade antique Turkish rug with a predominant turquoise color you rarely ever
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Antique Ghiordes carpet
Located in San Francisco, CA
A wonderful squarish oversize carpet with an all-over design in soft shades of ivory, gold, russet, brown, yellow-green and pale blue.
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Antique Ghiordes Carpet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Medallion Oushak Carpet
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Antique Ghiordes Prayer
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early 20th c. interpretation of a classic 18th/19th century design. Unusual orange in the field. Fine quality. Because collectors aren't going after this vintage, the price become...
Vintage Turkish Ghiordes Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Ghiordes rug in antique white, grey and pink accents.
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Turkish Ghiordes Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century Turkish Ghiordes antique rug, the beige field with an allover pattern of
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Turkish Ghiordes Fragment Rug
Located in New York, NY
An authentic antique ghiordes fragment rug with a Background color of coral red with powder blue
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Antique Turkish Ghiordes Runner
Located in New York, NY
Ghiordes production focused as well on room-sized rugs. The latter antique carpets are closely related to
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Shabby Chic Red Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an antique Turkish Ghiordes rug from the early 20th century. Measures: 16" x 19".
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Antique 18Th Century Ottoman Turkish Embroidery Textile
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Turkish hand-emboridered textile tapestry. Ottoman Empire, 18th century. A large rectangular piece intended for wall hanging. The item is richly garnished with delicate ha...
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Antique Anatoian Kula Prayer Rug, 18th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Anatolian Kula Prayer Rug, 18th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 5'7" L x 3'11" W
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17th Century Central Anatolian Rug - Antique Rug, Antique Turkish Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
17th Century Central Anatolian Rug Turkish knotted carpet, Central Anatolia. Early village carpet with octagonal medallion on madder red background and bottle green corner solution...
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$14,500
W 42.13 in L 70.08 in
Antique Konya Ladik Rug - Late 18th Century Central Anatolian Konya Ladik Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Late 18th Century Central Anatolian Konya Ladik Rug Size 107 x 178 cm (3,51 x 5,83 ft) Ladik carpet, handwoven floor covering usually in a prayer design and made in or near Lâdik, a...
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$22,000
W 45.28 in L 64.97 in
Antique Konya Rug- 19th Century Anatolian Konya Ladik Rug, Antique Anatolian Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
19th Century Anatolian Konya Ladik Rug Size 115 x 165 cm (3,77 x 5,41 ft) More recently rugs from the region have used design motifs widely distributed throughout the country. Notab...
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$19,000
W 44.49 in L 63 in
Antique Konya Prayer Rug - Early 19th Century Central Anatolian Konya Prayer Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Antique Konya Prayer Rug - Early 19th Century Central Anatolian Konya Prayer Rug Size 113 x 160 cm (3,70 x 5,24 ft) Konya carpet, floor covering handwoven in or near the city of Kon...
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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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