Pretty antique prayer Turkish rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty antique prayer rug from Turkey, with a mihrab design and nice natural colours with a red, blue, orange, green and white, entirely hand knotted with wool on wool foundation Sm...
Wool
Vintage Turkish Rug with a All-Over Modern Design in Green, Red and Purple
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Turkish Rug With Vertical Stripe Design in Light Green, Red, Light Orange and Purple. Country of Origin: Turkey; Type: Oushak; Design: Panel, Ottoman Motif, Botanical; Keivan...
Wool
Beautiful very fine antique distressed Turkish Yordes rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty late 19th century Turkish Yordes rug with nice design of typical mihrab design of old Turkish rugs, and nice natural colours with blue, yellow, green and pink, entirely and ex...
Wool, Cotton
Wonderful rare antique Turkish Anatolian rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty and very rare Turkish Anatolian rug from the first half of the 19th century in an excellent condition ( probably it has been hanged on the wall and protected by his last owner...
Wool
$34,999Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Turkish Ushak Rug, circa 1880s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an antique Turkish Ushak rug, circa 1880s. Composed of complementary tones of beautiful apple, yellow, green and hints of light soft pinks. The rug is elegantly stylized in a...
Wool
Bobyrug’s nice antique Turkish rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty antique Turkish Anatolian rug with a nice geometrical design and beautiful colours with red, green, grey and light orange, entirely hand knotted with wool on wool foundation ...
Wool
Very beautiful antique Turkish cesare rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice early 20th century fine Turkish Cesare rug with beautiful decorative design and nice colours with green, orange, brown and white, entirely and finely hand knotted with wool on c...
Wool, Cotton
nice antique Turkish Yordes early 19th century rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty early 19th century Turkish rug from Yordes, with a beautiful mihrab design of very old Turkish rugs, and nice natural colours, used an uniform wears and little damage, due to ...
Wool
Bobyrug’s wonderful antique collectible Turkish rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice antique collectible Turkish rug, probably from the first half of 19th century, with beautiful mihrab design and nice natural colours with a red field, white, light green, purpl...
Wool
Bobyrug’s nice antique distressed Turkish rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty early 20th century Turkish Anatolian rug with nice geometrical and stylized designs and beautiful natural colours, with red, blue, purple, green and orange. Entirely hand knot...
Wool
Antique Turkish Ghiordes 19th Century Rug in Raspberry Red, Ice Blue & L. Green
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Turkish Ghiordes, from 19th Century Oushak area in Raspberry Red, Ice Blue & L. Green and geometric medallion, corners and borders Antiqu...
Wool
Vintage Turkish Kars Gallery Runner With Rich Geometric Motifs and Earthy Tones
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 6'0"X14'8" Vintage Turkish Kars Gallery Runner with Rich Geometric Motifs and Earthy Tones 6'0"x14'8". Keivan Woven Arts/ Rug/ EN-15661, country of origin/type: Turkey, Ka...
Wool
Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug In Silk With Silver and Beige Tones 6'5 x 9'8
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 6'5 x 9'8 Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug In Silk With Silver and Beige Tones 6'5 x 9'8 Keivan Woven Arts / Rug / EN-14315 Country of origin / type: Sivas / Turkey Vintage Tur...
Wool, Silk
pretty antique Turkish Sparta runner
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful early 20th century Turkish Sparta runner with nice design with Botteh, and nice natural colours with a pink background with sky blue, dark blue and white. Some wears due to...
Wool, Cotton
Fine Antique Olive Green and Burgundy Turkish Prayer Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Antique Anatolian niche design rugs, also known as prayer rugs, have been extremely popular in the west since the late 19th century. These are defined by a directional pattern compos...
Wool
Bobyrug’s Very beautiful antique distressed 18th century Turkish Koula rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite distressed 18th-century Turkish Koula antique rug, meticulously handwoven with wool-on-wool craftsmanship. This exceptionally rare piece, though showing signs of age and we...
Wool
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 colours, entirely and finely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experienc...
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Pretty Antique 18th century distressed Turkish Ghyordes rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite 200-year-old Ottoman rug from the Ghyordes region in Turkey. This remarkable piece features intricate geometric and stylized patterns, with lovely natural hues of purple an...
Wool
Fine Antique Light Green and Burgundy Turkish Prayer Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Antique Anatolian niche design rugs, also known as prayer rugs, have been extremely popular in the west since the late 19th century. These are defined by a directional pattern compos...
Wool
$7,200Sale Price|20% Off
Turkish Antique Sevas Rug with Fine Weave in Gray Green and Taupe
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set on a deep gray green background, this fabulous antique Turkish Sevas showcases a large and bold medallion surrounded by flowers and branches. The intricate design and delicate de...
Wool
Large Antique Turkish Sivas Rug with Medallion Design in Pink Red & Yellow Green
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large antique Turkish Sivas rug with Medallion design in pink red, salmon, light yellow green, and light brown highlights. Keivan Woven Arts / rug 16-0903, country of origin / type: ...
Wool
Antique Moss Green and Ivory Turkish Prayer Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Antique Anatolian niche design rugs, also known as prayer rugs, have been extremely popular in the west since the late 19th century. These are defined by a directional pattern compos...
Wool
Antique Anatolian Bergama Rug with Wheel Design in Octagons
Located in Milan, IT
The design on this antique Western Anatolian Bergama first appeared on a group of early Turkish rugs from the Ottoman period called 'Large Pattern Holbein', and is characterised by a...
Wool
Earth Red Amritzar Antique Rug
Located in New York, NY
ref 80816
Wool
Antique Sivas with Central Medallion
Located in New York, NY
ref c07302
Wool
Floral Motif Repeating Reds and Blues Tabriz Inspired
Located in New York, NY
ref 86249
Wool
Traditional Sivas in Twentieth Century Red and Faded Blues
Located in New York, NY
ref 77887
Wool
Bold Turkish Sivas in Brown and Cream with Geometric Symbols
Located in New York, NY
Ref 73649
Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty early 20th century Turkish rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty early 20th century Turkish rug entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. Introducing our exquisite Turkish carpet from the early 20th century, imbued with h...
Wool, Cotton
Contemporary Kars Reproduced From 1920s Materials
Located in New York, NY
ref db13902
Wool
Khorassan 1930s Faded Grey Blue
Located in New York, NY
ref 89151
Wool
Vintage Gabbeh with Playful Animal Motifs in Earth Tones
Located in New York, NY
Ref DB12139
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Pattern Rug
Located in New York, NY
ref 86009
Wool
Antique Moroccan with Washed out Red
Located in New York, NY
ref 86001
Wool
Antique Turkish Sivas Prayer Rug with Floral Design in Ivory, Taupe, and Pink
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Turkish Sivas prayer rug with floral design in ivory, taupe, and pink, rug d-1007, country of origin / type: Turkey/Oushak, circa early-20th century This lovely and finely w...
Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty antique Turkish Anatolian rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
beautiful antique Turkish rug from Anatolia, meticulously hand-knotted with wool velvet on a cotton foundation. This exquisite piece features uniform wear, a mesmerizing mihrab desig...
Wool, Cotton
Very Fine Turkish Sivas Rug with Classic Design in Neutrals, Camel and Green
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent and astounding fine weave Sivas showcases 17th century Ottoman Empire artistry, boasting marvelous details and a grand central medallion. The highly elaborate border...
Wool
Antique Ghiordes Yastik Anatolian Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
Explore the legacy of Anatolian rugs, a term that encompasses the rich tapestry of carpets woven in Anatolia and its surrounding regions. Geographically, this area aligns with the hi...
Wool
Bobyrug’s Nice Antique Turkish Mihrab Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty antique Turkish rug with beautiful design of mihrab and nice natural colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury ...
Wool
Vintage Earthy Tones Hand-Knotted Wool Rug 8'4''x11'6''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This vintage hand-knotted wool rug is a rare and deeply symbolic piece, featuring a distinctive tribal rug motif rendered in a modern neutral palette. Framed by a bold geometric bord...
Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty antique Turkish fine early 19th century rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite Antique Turkish Rug from the Early 19th Century! Discover the timeless beauty of this stunning Turkish rug, believed to date back to the early 19th century. Handcrafted wi...
Wool
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Turkish Accent Rug with Modern Tribal Style, Kitchen, Foyer or Entry Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
70739 Antique Turkish Accent Rug with Modern Tribal Style, Kitchen, Foyer or Entry Rug 04'00 x 06'00. This hand-knotted wool antique Turkish Oushak rug features a modern tribal style...
Wool
Antique Kars Rug with Detailed Borders in Earthy Tones
Located in New York, NY
Ref 87273
Wool
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Turkish Ghourdes Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Ghourdes (also spelled Ghiordes) carpet from the turn of the 20th century.
Wool
Antique European Rug with Bold Red and Blue Floral Motifs
Located in New York, NY
This vibrant European-style rug, measuring 7.2 x 10.5, radiates with bold colors and intricate floral designs. The deep crimson field is adorned with a series of symmetrical diamond ...
Wool
Central Medallion Floral Red and Rose Red
Located in New York, NY
Ref 88734
Wool
Antique Sivas Rug with Detailed Medallion and Beige Tones
Located in New York, NY
This 7.6 x 10.0 Sivas rug exemplifies the delicate finesse of Turkish weaving traditions. The soft, antique patina of this piece creates an understated elegance, with a finely detail...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Melas Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Turkish Melas Decorative Rug Details rug no. 30352 size 3' 6" x 5' 2" (107 x 157 cm)
Wool
Bobyrug’s Vintage Decorative Square Turkish Ushak Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful early 20th century Turkish rug with a decorative design and green and pink salmon colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the ...
Wool
Bobyrug’s Nice Early 20th Century Turkish Smyrne Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful Turkish rug with nice decorative design and beautiful colors with red, yellow, blue, orange and pink, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Exp...
Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty Antique Turkish Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 19th century anatolian Turkish rug with nice floral design and beautiful colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitom...
Wool
Unique Antique Turkish Konya Rug with All-Over Floral Pattern in Taupe and Brown
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Unique antique Turkish Konya rug with all-over floral pattern in taupe and brown This delightful antique Turkish Konya carpet features an all-over repeating floral pattern in a va...
Wool
Antique Yastik Anatolian Rug, The Stars
Located in Evanston, IL
Explore the legacy of Anatolian rugs, a term that encompasses the rich tapestry of carpets woven in Anatolia and its surrounding regions. Geographically, this area aligns with the hi...
Wool
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Ghiordes carpet from the first quarter of the 20th century.
Wool
Turkish Kars in Fire Ant Red - Authentic Medallion Shapes
Located in New York, NY
Ref DB13555
Wool
Contemporary Navy and Taupe Vintage Runner
Located in New York, NY
Ref DB13408
Wool
Farm Pastel Runner with Black Field
Located in New York, NY
Ref 67328
Wool
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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