Zabihi Collection Bright Yellow Turkish Melas Rug
Located in New York, NY
An authentic Turkish Melas rug featuring a bright yellow field. 3'3'' x 4'8''
Early 20th Century Turkish American Empire Turkish Rugs
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Zabihi Collection Bright Yellow Turkish Melas Rug
Located in New York, NY
An authentic Turkish Melas rug featuring a bright yellow field. 3'3'' x 4'8''
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Vintage Distressed Melas Rug
Located in Katonah, NY
Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Melas rug made in Turkey circa 1950's vintage. Size measures 2'11" x 4'9".
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Antique Melas Rug - Size: 5 ft 4 in x 3 ft 10 in
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Melas rugs are a type of Persian rug that originates from the Melas region in western Iran, near the city of Kermanshah.
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Antique Milas Prayer Rug - 19th Century Turkish Melas Rug, Antique Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Antique Milas/Melas Prayer Rug - 19th Century Turkish Melas Rug in Perfect Condition Size 118 x 176 cm (3,87 x 5,77 ft) Milas Carpets (also written as Melas) - Turkish carpets produ...
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Antique Turkish Melas Rug
Located in New York, NY
Fascinating early 20th century Turkish Melas carpet in bright yellow and bright red. The vertical design was cleverly woven making this a highly desirable decorative rug.
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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)
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Cherry Red Antique Turkish Melas Rug, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A finely woven Turkish rug executed with pristine jewel-tone colors. A cherry red open field spacious motif. The floral elegantly flows with the rest of the motif. The craftsmanship ...
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$1,018Sale Price|40% Off
5.3x8.5 Ft Vintage Milas (Melas) Rug, Soft Earthy Colors, 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our sun-faded rugs are all one-of-a-kind, hand-knotted, 50-70 year-old vintage pieces. They each boast their own singular handmade aesthetic drawn from the centuries-old Turkish rug-...
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$1,480Sale Price|40% Off
6.6x10 Ft Vintage Milas (Melas) Rug. 100% Wool. Handmade Farmhouse Decor Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our sun-faded rugs are all one-of-a-kind, hand-knotted, 50-70 year-old vintage pieces. They each boast their own singular handmade aesthetic drawn from the centuries-old Turkish rug-...
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$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Melas Prayer Niche Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Turkish Melas rug in vivacious colors 3' x 4'7'' Antique Melas rugs feature a unique composition that with vibrant, saturated color palettes tends toward warm...
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$1,481Sale Price|40% Off
6.5x9.7 Ft Vintage Hand Knotted Turkish Melas Rug for Farmhouse Decor, 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our sun-faded rugs are all one-of-a-kind, hand-knotted, 50-70 year-old vintage pieces. They each boast their own singular handmade aesthetic drawn from the centuries-old Turkish rug-...
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$239Sale Price|40% Off
35"x57" Vintage Milas Melas Rug, 100% Wool, Handmade Door Mat, Turkish Bath Mat
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish accent rug. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on wool foundation. Very good condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (deep washed professional...
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Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Small Melas Pink Rug, 2'10'' x 5'6''
Located in New York, NY
A scatter-size antique Turkish Melas rug, circa second quarter of the 20th century. 2'10'' x 5'6''
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Antique Melas Prayer Rug - Mid 19th century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This mid 19th century Melas rug is a fine example of the classical weaving tradition of the Melas region in the Aegean area of western Anatolia.
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$1,290Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Turkish Melas Wool Rug Anotalia C.1920
Located in London, GB
Antique Turkish Melas wool rug Anotalia C.1920 A Tribal Turkish Melas rug from western Anatolia.
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Rare Electric Blue Field Antique Turkish Melas Small Early 20th Century Rug
Located in New York, NY
Superfluous antique Turkish Melas rug featuring a bright electric blue background.
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Antique Melas Turkish Prayer Rug
Located in WYNNUM, QLD
This is admittedly a collector’s piece, for a connoisseur. Melas rugs became known and appreciated in Europe as early as 1700, though its history of weaving goes back at least severa...
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Colorful Turkish Prayer Niche Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th century colorful Turkish Melas rug in bright colors highlighted by a mihrab prayer niche design Measures: 3'3" x 5'8".
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Colorful Turkish Prayer Niche Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th century colorful Turkish Melas rug in bright colors highlighted by a mihrab prayer niche design Measures: 3'6" x 4'10".
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Late 19th Century Turkish Melas Prayer Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
The niches found in Melas rugs are narrow and form a distinctive arrowhead.
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$2,073Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade Vintage Turkish Melas Prayer Rug 3.8' x 6.2', 1950s - 1D54
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Design and Patterns: This rug showcases a rich, intricate design typical of traditional Turkish Melas rugs.
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Melas Prayer Rug, Mid-20th Century
Located in Dublin, NH
Melas Prayer Rug, Mid-20th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 7'4" L x 7'4" W
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19th Century Warm Red Melas Prayer Rug
Located in Dublin, NH
Wonderfully drawn rug. Beautiful use of warm tones throughout balance perfectly with the complementary color of pale blue. Collection of Jerry and Kaye Thompson.
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Zabihi Collection 19th Century Turkish Melas Prayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Turkish Prayer rug with a colorful prayer motif. 3'7'' x 5'1''
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Zabihi Collection Ivory Antique Turkish Melas Small Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Turkish Anatolian square size small rug Details rug no. 8804 size 3' 3" x 4' 2" (99 x 127 cm)
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Vintage Turkish Prayer Area Rug, Handwoven Wool, Melas Design, 1930s
Located in Barrington, IL
This mid-20th century Turkish prayer rug was handwoven in the renowned Melas region of Anatolia, celebrated for its distinct prayer carpet traditions of great spiritual and artistic ...
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Antique Melas Prayer Rug - Middle Of The 19th Century Anatolian Milas Prayer Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Antique Melas Prayer Rug - Middle Of The 19th Century Anatolian Milas Prayer Rug Size 125 x 170 cm (4,10 x 5,57 ft) Melas carpet, floor covering handwoven in the neighbourhood of Mi...
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$3,189Sale Price|60% Off
9.7x13.6 Ft Vintage Melas Large Rug, Soft Earthy Colors, Wool Handmade Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand knotted rug from the small town of Melas in South West Turkey that has been a famous rug making center, since 18th century.
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$298Sale Price|40% Off
30x48 in Vintage Handmade Milas (Melas) Accent Rug Made of 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our sun-faded rugs are all one-of-a-kind, hand-knotted, 50-70 year-old vintage pieces. They each boast their own singular handmade aesthetic drawn from the centuries-old Turkish rug-...
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Gorgeous Floral Turkish Melas Antique Runner
Located in New York, NY
A fine quality Early 20th-century wide Turkish runner with a floral motif in warm colors Measures: 4'5” x 10'10”.
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Zabihi Collection Narrow Antique Turkish Melas Runner
Located in New York, NY
A rich colored narrow size antique Turkish Melas runner. 2'3'' x 11'9''
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1850s Green Turkish Village Anatolian Melas Prayer Rug 4 x 6' Woven Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Turkish Anatolian Melas Prayer Rug ( 4 x 6' - 122 x 183 )
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Zabihi Collection Colorful Antique Turkish Melas Runner
Located in New York, NY
A jewel-toned turn of the 20th century Turkish runner. Measures: 3'4'' x 12'3''.
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Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Melas Early 20th Century Runner
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Turkish Melas Runner Details rug no. 31700 size 3' 3" x 11' 6" (99 x 351 cm)
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Soft Red Antique Turkish Melas Early 20th Century Runner
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Melas Runner with a prayer design in predominant soft red Measures: 3'5'' x 13'.
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Zabihi Collection Late 19th CenturyAntique Turkish Melas Runner
Located in New York, NY
An extravagantly chivalrous late 19th century Turkish runner in Predominant shades of watermelon, yellow and green. 3'6'' x 12'9''
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Colorful Red Yellow Turkish Melas Early 20th Century Wool Runner
Located in New York, NY
Fine quality bright Turkish runner with an elegant vertical floral motif. Bright red, powder blue, yellow accents, circa 1920, measures: 3'5" x 13'.
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$3,000Sale Price|21% Off
Late 19th Fine Red Antique Turkish Prayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
a late 19th century Turkish Melas Prayer Rug 3'5' x 5' The town of Melas lies on the southwest coast of the Mediterranean Sea in Turkey.
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Vintage Turkish Melas Runner, Wool, Midcentury 1950s, 2.5' x 9' - 1C689
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade vintage Turkish Melas runner made in wool. The rug is from midcentury, in original good condition
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Unavailable|$8,000
Antique Turkish Melas Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Turkish Melas rug. Contact Dealer.
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Unavailable|$11,500
Antique 19th Century Turkish Melas Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th century Turkish Melas rug. Contact dealer.
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Unavailable|$14,500
Rare and Unusual Antique Turkish Melas Rug
Located in New York, NY
Rare and unusual antique Turkish Melas rug. Contact dealer. Excellent condition.
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Unavailable|$22,500
Exceptional Antique 19th Century Turkish Melas Rug
Located in New York, NY
Contact dealer. Excellent condition.
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Unavailable|$4,123
Antique Melas Wool Rug. 1.80 x 1.10 m
Located in MADRID, ES
Red, Green and Blue Colors over Antique Turkish Melas Rug Antique Turkish rug - Specifically, it's a Melas rug - Highlight the use of greenish tones throughout the design, which is ...
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Unavailable|$20,000
Antique Turkish Melas Oriental Rug
Located in Sarasota, FL
This 18th century Melas (INV 7143) Turkish Oriental Rug measures 4’0” X 5’0”.
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Sold|$2,500
Antique Turkish Melas Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century blue ground Turkish Melas rug.
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Sold|$9,500
Melas Rug
Located in Dublin, NH
Woven in the Aegean coastal area of western Asia Minor, Melas rugs are known for their distinct palette of soft pastel colors with the addition of vibrant madder red.
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Sold|$6,500
Antique Turkish Melas Rug
Located in New York, NY
Colorful fine quality early 20th century Turkish Melas rug. Rich red and icy blue color accents.
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Sold|$4,500
Antique Turkish Melas Rug, 19th Century
Located in Dublin, NH
Antique Turkish Melas Rug, 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 3'7" W x 5'2" L Origin: Turkey Period: 19th Century
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Sold|$3,000
Antique Turkish Melas Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Turkish Melas rug featuring bright intense colors predominantly in cherry red and lime green.
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Handmade Antique Turkish Prayer Melas Rug, 1870s
Located in Bordeaux, FR
19th century Turkish prayer Melas rug. The soft colors of red, beige and brown are combined together wonderfully on this rug.
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Handmade Antique Prayer Turkish Melas Rug, 1920s, 1C316
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Turkish Melas rug from the beginning of 20th century. The rug is made in traditional Melas praying style in regular for it colors: red, white and yellow.
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Sold|$3,150
Antique Turkish Melas Rug
Located in New York, NY
A graceful finely woven Turkish rug with romantic colors.
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Sold|$3,600
Antique Turkish Melas Rug
Located in New York, NY
A very finely woven early 20th century turkish rug that wants to find a new home!
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Sold|$24,500
Melas Rug from Turkey
Located in Dublin, NH
A beautifully colored Anatolian rug. The main field is a deep pool of richly saturated madder red upon which float the ivory, cream, and pale blue rosettes and stylized botehs of a ...
Sold|$2,800
Antique Turkish Melas Rug
Located in New York, NY
A fine handmade Turkish weave with an elegant medallion occupying a rose colored ground.
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Vintage Melas Rug 3 ft. 8 in.W x 8 ft. 0 in.L
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Hand-knotted Turkish Melas rug with unusual colors. This beautiful vintage rug was hand knotted by women in the village of Melas in the western antatolian district in Turkey.
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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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