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Antique Turkoman Ersari Main Rug Afghan Geometric Rug Tribal Rug, 1880
Antique Turkoman Ersari Main Rug Afghan Geometric Rug Tribal Rug, 1880

Antique Turkoman Ersari Main Rug Afghan Geometric Rug Tribal Rug, 1880

Located in New York, NY

Antique Ersari Turkoman Rug Antique Tribal Rug Geometric Wool Foundation "This is a beautiful antique Turkoman rug with a beautiful geometric pattern.

Category

Early 1900s Afghan Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkoman Rug with Allover Gül Field in Rust Red & Steel Blue
Antique Turkoman Rug with Allover Gül Field in Rust Red & Steel Blue

Antique Turkoman Rug with Allover Gül Field in Rust Red & Steel Blue

Located in New York, NY

The disciplined repetition of the gül motifs reflects the strong graphic tradition of Turkoman weaving, prized for its clarity, balance, and rhythmic precision.

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Early 20th Century Turkmen Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Rare Turkoman Hand-Woven Felt Rug, Early 20th Century, Turkmenistan
Rare Turkoman Hand-Woven Felt Rug, Early 20th Century, Turkmenistan

Rare Turkoman Hand-Woven Felt Rug, Early 20th Century, Turkmenistan

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Special raw wool embroidery on a wool base as the first ones dated from the 5th century B.C., found under ground in the frozen "kurgan" in Siberia and now in the Hermitage Museum i...

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Early 20th Century Turkmen Other Antique Turkoman

Materials

Felt

Antique Red Afghan Ersari Hand Knotted Turkoman Rug, circa 1920
Antique Red Afghan Ersari Hand Knotted Turkoman Rug, circa 1920

Antique Red Afghan Ersari Hand Knotted Turkoman Rug, circa 1920

Located in Miami, FL

This traditional beautiful rug features a multitude of beautifully angular elements, chosen for their presence with the rich colors and characteristic octagonal Ersari tribal guls. A...

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Early 1900s Turkmen Tribal Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

The Nomad’s Seal: An Antique Turkoman Torba of Elegant Ancestral Authority
The Nomad’s Seal: An Antique Turkoman Torba of Elegant Ancestral Authority

The Nomad’s Seal: An Antique Turkoman Torba of Elegant Ancestral Authority

Located in Dallas, TX

77254 Antique Turkoman Afghan Torba Bag, 01'04 x 05'05. This hand knotted wool antique Afghan Turkoman Torba stands as a powerful relic of nomadic life, created not for ornament but ...

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Early 20th Century Afghan Bohemian Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Central Asian Turkoman Throw Rug
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Central Asian Turkoman Throw Rug

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Central Asian Turkoman Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

A wool pile of asymmetric knots on a wool foundation. The pattern of squares enclosing stepped diamonds, scattered with tiny flowers, is typically found on larger, long Ersari rustic...

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Early 20th Century Central Asian Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Near Pair, Bokhara Rugs Turkoman Tekke Carpet, Wall Covering, circa 1910
Antique Near Pair, Bokhara Rugs Turkoman Tekke Carpet, Wall Covering, circa 1910

Antique Near Pair, Bokhara Rugs Turkoman Tekke Carpet, Wall Covering, circa 1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

A Middle Eastern nomadic Turkoman or Tekke carpet or wall covering, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1910.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Turkoman

Materials

Textile

Antique Tekke Main Carpet, Turkoman, 6'7" x 9'6" c-1880's
Antique Tekke Main Carpet, Turkoman, 6'7" x 9'6" c-1880's

Antique Tekke Main Carpet, Turkoman, 6'7" x 9'6" c-1880's

Located in Evanston, IL

A few centuries back, almost all Turkmen rugs were produced by nomadic tribes almost entirely with locally-obtained materials, wool from the herds and vegetable dyes or other natural...

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Late 19th Century Turkmen Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

17th Century Ottoman Pillow Silk Embroidered Cushion Textile Islamic Art
17th Century Ottoman Pillow Silk Embroidered Cushion Textile Islamic Art

17th Century Ottoman Pillow Silk Embroidered Cushion Textile Islamic Art

By Eastern Artisans, Les Ottomans, Turkoman

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

17th century Ottoman Cushion - pillow Finest quality Ottoman cushion opulent hand crafted silk embroidery and fringed trim. Cushion with a rich, colorful and traditional Ottoman appe...

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17th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Turkoman

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Silk, Down

19th c Ottoman Pillow Cushion Gold Metallic Thread Silk Embroidery Islamic Art
19th c Ottoman Pillow Cushion Gold Metallic Thread Silk Embroidery Islamic Art

19th c Ottoman Pillow Cushion Gold Metallic Thread Silk Embroidery Islamic Art

By Les Ottomans, Turkoman, Eastern Artisans

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

Large 19th century Ottoman Cushion pillow Finest quality Ottoman cushion opulent hand crafted silk and metal thread embroidery. Finished with 4 silver color tassels Cushion with a ri...

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19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Turkoman

Materials

Metallic Thread

Zabihi Collection Tribal Antique Turkeman Rug
Zabihi Collection Tribal Antique Turkeman Rug

Zabihi Collection Tribal Antique Turkeman Rug

Located in New York, NY

a late 19th-century Turkoman small rug 28'' x 46''

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Late 19th Century Turkmen Tribal Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Late 19th Century Ersari Beshir Gallery Carpet
Antique Late 19th Century Ersari Beshir Gallery Carpet

Antique Late 19th Century Ersari Beshir Gallery Carpet

Located in Closter, NJ

Turkoman rugs and carpets are woven in the region east of the Caspian Sea known as West Turkestan, that is populated by nomadic tribes.

Category

Late 19th Century Afghan Tribal Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Central Asian Uzbek Tribal Rug
Antique Central Asian Uzbek Tribal Rug

Antique Central Asian Uzbek Tribal Rug

Located in Milan, IT

Carpets from the non-Turkoman populations of central Asia such as the Uzbeks, the Karakalpaks and the Kirghiz began appearing in the West since the fall of the Soviet empire.

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1870s Uzbek Tribal Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Khotan Carpet. Size: 9 ft x 17 ft 2 in
Antique Khotan Carpet. Size: 9 ft x 17 ft 2 in

Antique Khotan Carpet. Size: 9 ft x 17 ft 2 in

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful Large Tibal Design Gallery Size Antique Khotan Rug, Country of Origin: East Turkestan, Circa Date: Turn of the 20th Century (around 1900) – This spectacular antique Khotan ...

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Early 20th Century Turkmen Khotan Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Yoruk Rug, circa 1880  3'9 x 7'8
Antique Turkish Yoruk Rug, circa 1880  3'9 x 7'8

Antique Turkish Yoruk Rug, circa 1880 3'9 x 7'8

Located in Secaucus, NJ

The Yoruk's are a tribal people that predate the Turkomans, primarily inhabiting the mountains of Anatolia and their weavings are detailed and difficult to find, each piece is unique.

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19th Century Turkish Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Large Turkomen Ersari Rug with All-Over Bokhara Design in Brown, Coffee & Yellow
Large Turkomen Ersari Rug with All-Over Bokhara Design in Brown, Coffee & Yellow

Large Turkomen Ersari Rug with All-Over Bokhara Design in Brown, Coffee & Yellow

Located in Atlanta, GA

Large Antique Turkoman Ersari rug with geometric motifs in yellow, Brown, coffee, and mocha. rug EMB-8511, Turkomen, circa 1930.

Category

Early 20th Century Afghan Tribal Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Tekke Bokhara Rug Carpet, circa 1890
Antique Tekke Bokhara Rug Carpet, circa 1890

Antique Tekke Bokhara Rug Carpet, circa 1890

Located in Secaucus, NJ

These rugs were made by Turkoman tribes, and these weavers gave the rug its distinctive design.

Category

19th Century Central Asian Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Tekke Bokhara Rug, circa 1890 3'7 x 4'7.
Antique Tekke Bokhara Rug, circa 1890 3'7 x 4'7.

Antique Tekke Bokhara Rug, circa 1890 3'7 x 4'7.

Located in Secaucus, NJ

These rugs were made by Turkoman tribes, and these weavers gave the rug its distinctive design.

Category

Late 19th Century Afghan Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Yoruk Rug, circa 1880
Antique Turkish Yoruk Rug, circa 1880

Antique Turkish Yoruk Rug, circa 1880

Located in Secaucus, NJ

The Yoruk's are a tribal people that predate the Turkomans, primarily inhabiting the mountains of Anatolia and their weavings are detailed and difficult to find, each piece is unique.

Category

19th Century Turkish Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

19th Century Tribal Caucasian Rug
19th Century Tribal Caucasian Rug

19th Century Tribal Caucasian Rug

Located in Los Angeles, US

Turkoman rugs are often called “Bokara” in the rug trade, after the chief central Asian city from which they were exported to the West.

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19th Century Other Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Runner Rug - 10'8'' X 3'6'
Antique Caucasian Runner Rug - 10'8'' X 3'6'

Antique Caucasian Runner Rug - 10'8'' X 3'6'

Located in Los Angeles, US

Turkoman rugs are often called “Bokara” in the rug trade, after the chief central Asian city from which they were exported to the West.

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Early 1900s Kazakhstani Tribal Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Karachov Kazak Rug Karachoph Southwest Caucasus Carpet Late-19th Century
Antique Karachov Kazak Rug Karachoph Southwest Caucasus Carpet Late-19th Century

Antique Karachov Kazak Rug Karachoph Southwest Caucasus Carpet Late-19th Century

Located in Tokyo, JP

A second and less well-known group consists of pieces with either three, four, or five medallions arranged along the vertical axis, the medallions being both polygonal, resembling th...

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Late 19th Century Caucasian Oushak Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Antique Tekke Bokhara Rug, circa 1890  4' x 4'10
Antique Tekke Bokhara Rug, circa 1890  4' x 4'10

Antique Tekke Bokhara Rug, circa 1890 4' x 4'10

Located in Secaucus, NJ

These rugs were made by Turkoman tribes, and these weavers gave the rug its distinctive design.

Category

1890s Afghan Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Tekke Bokhara Rug
Antique Tekke Bokhara Rug

Antique Tekke Bokhara Rug

Located in Closter, NJ

Turkoman rugs and carpets are woven in the region east of the Caspian Sea known as West Turkestan, populated by nomadic tribes.

Category

Early 20th Century Afghan Tribal Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Tekke Bokhara Rug
Antique Tekke Bokhara Rug

Antique Tekke Bokhara Rug

Located in Closter, NJ

Turkoman rugs and carpets are woven in the region east of the Caspian Sea known as West Turkestan, populated by nomadic tribes.

Category

Early 1900s Afghan Tribal Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique, 19th Century Yomut, Yomud Tent Strap, Band, "Zeltband" Carpet, Rug
Antique, 19th Century Yomut, Yomud Tent Strap, Band, "Zeltband" Carpet, Rug

Antique, 19th Century Yomut, Yomud Tent Strap, Band, "Zeltband" Carpet, Rug

Located in Berlin, DE

Comparison of literature: Peter Hoffmeister, Turkoman Carpets in Franconia, The Crosby Press 1980, page 81, figure 38.

Category

19th Century Turkmen Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Bokhara Rug
Antique Bokhara Rug

Antique Bokhara Rug

Located in Secaucus, NJ

These rugs were made by Turkoman tribes, and these weavers gave the rug its distinctive design.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Ersari Turkmen Rug Of Rare Form, Great Study Item, Circa 1850 Or Earlier
Antique Ersari Turkmen Rug Of Rare Form, Great Study Item, Circa 1850 Or Earlier

Antique Ersari Turkmen Rug Of Rare Form, Great Study Item, Circa 1850 Or Earlier

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Ersari Turkmen rug of scarce design Circa 1850 or earlier The rug is very similar to one published by George O'Bannon, in 'Turkoman rugs' page 21, the rug is described as be...

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19th Century Afghan Antique Turkoman

Antique Pomegranate Tree Samarkand Carpet, c. 1920s
Antique Pomegranate Tree Samarkand Carpet, c. 1920s

Antique Pomegranate Tree Samarkand Carpet, c. 1920s

Located in Chicago, IL

This rich multicultural mix is reflected in the exquisite carpets created in the region, which combine Turkoman designs with Islamic motifs and Chinese color palettes.

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Early 20th Century East Turkestani Khotan Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Hachlo Bokhara Rug, circa 1880
Antique Hachlo Bokhara Rug, circa 1880

Antique Hachlo Bokhara Rug, circa 1880

Located in Secaucus, NJ

These rugs were made by Turkoman tribes, and these weavers gave the rug its distinctive design.

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19th Century East Turkestani Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Square Bokhara Rug, circa 1890 4'3 x 4'5
Antique Square Bokhara Rug, circa 1890 4'3 x 4'5

Antique Square Bokhara Rug, circa 1890 4'3 x 4'5

Located in Secaucus, NJ

These rugs were made by Turkoman tribes, and these weavers gave the rug its distinctive design.

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19th Century Russian Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Five Medallion Samarkand Carpet, c. 1920
Antique Five Medallion Samarkand Carpet, c. 1920

Antique Five Medallion Samarkand Carpet, c. 1920

Located in Chicago, IL

This rich multicultural mix is reflected in the exquisite carpets created in the region, which combine Turkoman designs with Islamic motifs and Chinese color palettes.

Category

Early 20th Century East Turkestani Khotan Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Early 20th Century Antique Shahsavand Fish Design Flat Weave Rug
Early 20th Century Antique Shahsavand Fish Design Flat Weave Rug

Early 20th Century Antique Shahsavand Fish Design Flat Weave Rug

Located in Los Angeles, US

This important historical development helps to explain the close ties between the Shahsavan style and similar styles developed by the Turkomans and other Central Asian tribes. A uniq...

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Early 1900s Asian Other Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Afghan Kizil Ayak Mosque Prayer Rug
Antique Afghan Kizil Ayak Mosque Prayer Rug

Antique Afghan Kizil Ayak Mosque Prayer Rug

Located in Dallas, TX

Rendered in variegated shades of crimson, ruby red, dark brick red, ink blue, gold, orange, and ivory. Baluch. Turkoman. Turkmen. Uneven Fringe and Abrash. Hand knotted wool.

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Early 20th Century Afghan Islamic Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Mid 19th Century Antique Beshir Rug from Turkmenistan in Blue, Red, Brown
Mid 19th Century Antique Beshir Rug from Turkmenistan in Blue, Red, Brown

Mid 19th Century Antique Beshir Rug from Turkmenistan in Blue, Red, Brown

Located in Atlanta, GA

Beshir weaving is a distinct from Turkoman tribes weaving as they tend to have more all over designs.

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1860s Afghan Tribal Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Afghan Balouch Salt Bag, Wall Hanging, Afghan Tapestry, Tribal Textile
Antique Afghan Balouch Salt Bag, Wall Hanging, Afghan Tapestry, Tribal Textile

Antique Afghan Balouch Salt Bag, Wall Hanging, Afghan Tapestry, Tribal Textile

Located in Dallas, TX

Well-suited for a wide range of interior styles: Nomadic, Ethnic, Navajo, Tribal, Geometric, Southwestern, Rustic, Lodge, Cabin, Bungalow, Bohemian, boho chic, Islamic, Manor House, ...

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Early 20th Century Afghan Tribal Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Rug Turkman Tekke Bukhara Main Carpet Djoharian Collection
Antique Rug Turkman Tekke Bukhara Main Carpet Djoharian Collection

Antique Rug Turkman Tekke Bukhara Main Carpet Djoharian Collection

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

Their origin is tribal nomadic, but most members of the tribes have settled in villages in the last decades. Typical for most Turkoman carpets is their geometric design made of wide ...

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Early 20th Century Turkestan Tribal Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Rug 6.1x4.2
Antique Turkish Rug 6.1x4.2

Antique Turkish Rug 6.1x4.2

Located in Los Angeles, US

Bergama rugs, for example, produced tribal-influenced Turkoman pieces, Hereke rugs feature elegant curve-linear patterns worthy of Ottoman palaces and the most well known of all rug ...

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Early 1900s Other Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Turkish Rug 8.10 X 5.7
Antique Turkish Rug 8.10 X 5.7

Antique Turkish Rug 8.10 X 5.7

Located in Los Angeles, US

Bergama rugs, for example, produced tribal-influenced Turkoman pieces, Hereke rugs feature elegant curve-linear patterns worthy of Ottoman palaces and the most well known of all rug ...

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Early 1900s Tribal Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Turkish Rug 9.10x7.1
Antique Turkish Rug 9.10x7.1

Antique Turkish Rug 9.10x7.1

Located in Los Angeles, US

Bergama rugs, for example, produced tribal-influenced Turkoman pieces, Hereke rugs feature elegant curve-linear patterns worthy of Ottoman palaces and the most well known of all rug ...

Category

Early 1900s Other Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Turkish Rug 10.0x6.6
Antique Turkish Rug 10.0x6.6

Antique Turkish Rug 10.0x6.6

Located in Los Angeles, US

Bergama rugs, for example, produced tribal-influenced Turkoman pieces, Hereke rugs feature elegant curve-linear patterns worthy of Ottoman palaces and the most well known of all rug ...

Category

Early 1900s Other Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Turkish Silk Rug
Antique Turkish Silk Rug

Antique Turkish Silk Rug

Located in Los Angeles, US

Bergama rugs, for example, produced tribal-influenced Turkoman pieces, Hereke rugs feature elegant curve-linear patterns worthy of Ottoman palaces and the most well known of all rug ...

Category

Early 1900s Asian Other Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Early 18th Century Turkish Rug 10'7'' X 8'10''
Early 18th Century Turkish Rug 10'7'' X 8'10''

Early 18th Century Turkish Rug 10'7'' X 8'10''

Located in Los Angeles, US

Bergama rugs, for example, produced tribal-influenced Turkoman pieces, Hereke rugs feature elegant curve-linear patterns worthy of Ottoman palaces and the most well known of all rug ...

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Early 18th Century Turkish Kilim Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Antique Fine Persian Baluch Rug
Antique Fine Persian Baluch Rug

Antique Fine Persian Baluch Rug

Located in Los Angeles, US

Creative or historical opponents, however, argued that most of the designs encountered in Baluch weavings could be paralleled closely to the rugs of the neighboring Turkoman tribes, ...

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1920s Asian Tribal Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

Authentic Antique Camel Design Shahsavand
Authentic Antique Camel Design Shahsavand

Authentic Antique Camel Design Shahsavand

Located in Los Angeles, US

This important historical development helps to explain the close ties between the Shahsavan style and similar styles developed by the Turkomans and other Central Asian tribes. A uniq...

Category

1920s Tribal Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

A Tekke Legacy: Late 19th Century Yomud Chuval Bagface Rug with Tribal Style
A Tekke Legacy: Late 19th Century Yomud Chuval Bagface Rug with Tribal Style

A Tekke Legacy: Late 19th Century Yomud Chuval Bagface Rug with Tribal Style

Located in Dallas, TX

Its surface is adorned with nine commanding Tschowal güls, bold emblems of status, flanked by the intricate Sharch Palak motifs used among Turkoman tribes. Each signature emblem carr...

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Late 19th Century Russian Tribal Antique Turkoman

Materials

Wool

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Antique Turkoman For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique turkoman you’re looking for. An antique turkoman — often made from fabric, wool and cotton — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique turkoman, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique turkoman is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique turkoman over the years, but those crafted by Turkoman are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Turkoman?

Prices for an antique turkoman start at $425 and top out at $60,000 with the average selling for $2,450.

Finding the Right Rugs-carpets for You

Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.

In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.

It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.

Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.

Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.) 

When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.  

If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans. 

Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin. 

The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor. 

With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down. 

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