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Turkish Oushak Runner Soft Blue & Ivory Handwoven Wool Rug 3'1" x 15'5"
Turkish Oushak Runner Soft Blue & Ivory Handwoven Wool Rug 3'1" x 15'5"

Turkish Oushak Runner Soft Blue & Ivory Handwoven Wool Rug 3'1" x 15'5"

Located in Houston, TX

Turkish Oushak Runner Soft Blue & Ivory Handwoven Wool Rug 3'1" x 15'5" This Turkish Oushak runner is crafted from handwoven wool using traditional pile-knotting techniques.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Neutral Tones With Medallion's 3'0 x 11'6
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Neutral Tones With Medallion's 3'0 x 11'6

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Neutral Tones With Medallion's 3'0 x 11'6

By Keivan Woven Arts

Located in Atlanta, GA

Measures: 3'0 x 11'6 Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Neutral Tones With Medallion's 3'0 x 11'6.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Manor House Tudor Style
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Manor House Tudor Style

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Manor House Tudor Style

Located in Dallas, TX

52147 Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Manor House Tudor Style. With its rich colors, stately symmetry, and ornate detailing, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tudor Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Gray & Blue Handwoven Wool Rug 2'11" x 12'8"
Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Gray & Blue Handwoven Wool Rug 2'11" x 12'8"

Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Gray & Blue Handwoven Wool Rug 2'11" x 12'8"

By Asian Modern

Located in Houston, TX

Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Gray & Blue Handwoven Wool Rug 2'11" x 12'8" This handwoven Turkish Oushak runner rug measures 2'11" x 12'8" and showcases a striking geometric pattern in ...

Category

2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Multicolored Midcentury Turkish Kurdish Oushak Runner with Diamonds and Stars
Multicolored Midcentury Turkish Kurdish Oushak Runner with Diamonds and Stars

Multicolored Midcentury Turkish Kurdish Oushak Runner with Diamonds and Stars

Located in Atlanta, GA

Measures: 2'9 x 9'10 Multicolored Midcentury Turkish Kurdish Oushak Runner with Diamonds and Stars. Keivan Woven Arts / rug TU-NED-4692, country of origin / type: Iran / Kurdish Ous...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Colorful Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Diamond Medallions 2'10 x 16'
Colorful Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Diamond Medallions 2'10 x 16'

Colorful Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Diamond Medallions 2'10 x 16'

Located in Atlanta, GA

Measures: 2'10 x 16'0 Colorful Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Diamond Medallions. Keivan Woven Arts / rug/TU-NED-4695, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 1950 Thi...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oushak Runner – Crimson Medallion Design with Softened Tribal Motifs
Oushak Runner – Crimson Medallion Design with Softened Tribal Motifs

Oushak Runner – Crimson Medallion Design with Softened Tribal Motifs

Located in New York, NY

A striking example of Anatolian artistry, this vintage washed Oushak runner features a bold linear arrangement of stylized medallions set against a rich crimson field.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner Rug, with Central Medallion, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner Rug, with Central Medallion, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner Rug, with Central Medallion, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Condition: This vintage Turkish Oushak runner rug further enjoys good condition for its age and origin, and is ready for the floor.

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

3x10 Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak Runner Rug –Wool Geometric Design
3x10 Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak Runner Rug –Wool Geometric Design

3x10 Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak Runner Rug –Wool Geometric Design

Located in Dallas, TX

Experience the timeless charm of the 3x10 Turkish Oushak Runner Rug, a distinctive piece that infuses traditional elegance into any home.

Category

2010s Turkish Other Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Oushak Runner  Rug Brown & Beige Floral Handwoven Wool Rug 2'7" X 17'9"
Turkish Oushak Runner  Rug Brown & Beige Floral Handwoven Wool Rug 2'7" X 17'9"

Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Brown & Beige Floral Handwoven Wool Rug 2'7" X 17'9"

By Asian Modern

Located in Houston, TX

Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Brown & Beige Floral Handwoven Wool Rug 2'7" X 17'9" This exquisite Turkish Oushak runner is a masterfully handwoven piece, crafted by skilled artisans usi...

Category

2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Subdued Geometric Medallions in Light Tones
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Subdued Geometric Medallions in Light Tones

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Subdued Geometric Medallions in Light Tones

Located in Atlanta, GA

Measures: 2'9 x 6'6 Vintage Turkish short Oushak Runner with Subdued Geometric Medallions in Light Tones Vintage small Oushak carpet with multi-medallion design in cream, tan, and...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Runner, Coral, Light Blue Handwoven Rug
Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Runner, Coral, Light Blue Handwoven Rug

Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Runner, Coral, Light Blue Handwoven Rug

Located in Port Washington, NY

This exceptional 19th century Turkish Oushak runner is a refined example of Anatolian weaving traditions, originating from the historic town of Oushak (Uşak) in western Anatolia—one ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Gray Geometric Wool Handmade Rug 2'9" x 9'11"
Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Gray Geometric Wool Handmade Rug 2'9" x 9'11"

Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Gray Geometric Wool Handmade Rug 2'9" x 9'11"

By Asian Modern

Located in Houston, TX

Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Gray Geometric Wool Handmade Rug 2'9" x 9'11" Elevate your home with the timeless elegance of this Turkish Oushak runner, measuring 2'9" x 9'11".

Category

2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Runner with Modern Tribal Style
Antique Turkish Oushak Runner with Modern Tribal Style

Antique Turkish Oushak Runner with Modern Tribal Style

Located in Dallas, TX

50233, antique Turkish Oushak runner with modern tribal style. Full of character with an intimate patina, this antique Turkish Oushak carpet runner with Modern Tribal style features ...

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Muted Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner With A Faint Tribal Design
Muted Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner With A Faint Tribal Design

Muted Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner With A Faint Tribal Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

This Turkish Oushak runner features a multi-medallion tribal design as well as patterns of smaller tribal motifs.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Blue & Ivory Handwoven Wool Rug  2'9" x 13'2"
Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Blue & Ivory Handwoven Wool Rug  2'9" x 13'2"

Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Blue & Ivory Handwoven Wool Rug 2'9" x 13'2"

By Asian Modern

Located in Houston, TX

Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Blue & Ivory Handwoven Wool Rug 2'9" x 13'2" This stunning 2'9" x 13'2" Turkish Oushak runner showcases a rich blue field beautifully balanced by an ivory...

Category

2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Warm Santa Fe Desert Tribal Style
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Warm Santa Fe Desert Tribal Style

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Warm Santa Fe Desert Tribal Style

Located in Dallas, TX

52716, vintage Turkish Oushak runner with warm Santa Fe Desert Tribal style.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

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

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Modern Style, Hallway Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

73665 Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, Hallway Runner 03'03 x 10'11. Full of character and stately presence, this vintage Turkish Oushak carpet runner features a stacked medallion in a...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handwoven Antique Circa-1900 Orange Floral Oushak Runner
Handwoven Antique Circa-1900 Orange Floral Oushak Runner

Handwoven Antique Circa-1900 Orange Floral Oushak Runner

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique, circa 1900, Oushak runner has a slate-blue field with a column of shaded terracotta-red and burnt-orange serrated palmettes surrounded by similarly coloured serrated le...

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Aged Oushak Runner
Aged Oushak Runner

Aged Oushak Runner

Located in New York, NY

Ref C90212

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Woven Antique Multi-colored Floral Oushak Runner
Hand-Woven Antique Multi-colored Floral Oushak Runner

Hand-Woven Antique Multi-colored Floral Oushak Runner

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique, circa 1890, Oushak runner features a green field with a central column of brick-red and shaded blue lozenges each surrounded and linked by angular floral and leafy vine...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Blue & Mauve Handwoven Wool Rug 2'10" x 11'9"
Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Blue & Mauve Handwoven Wool Rug 2'10" x 11'9"

Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Blue & Mauve Handwoven Wool Rug 2'10" x 11'9"

By Asian Modern

Located in Houston, TX

Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Blue & Mauve Handwoven Wool Rug 2'10" x 11'9" This 2'10" x 11'9" Turkish Oushak runner showcases an elegant floral pattern in soft blue, mauve, and ivory t...

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rustic Tribal Style Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, Narrow Hallway Runner
Rustic Tribal Style Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, Narrow Hallway Runner

Rustic Tribal Style Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, Narrow Hallway Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

51712 Rustic Tribal Style Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, Narrow Hallway Runner. Decidedly tribal and luxuriously mystical, this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak hallway runne...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Knotted Floral Medallion Oushak Runner in Blue and Yellow
Hand-Knotted Floral Medallion Oushak Runner in Blue and Yellow

Hand-Knotted Floral Medallion Oushak Runner in Blue and Yellow

By Keivan Woven Arts

Located in Atlanta, GA

Measures; 2'9 x 7'11 Keivan Woven Arts; rug AWR-6116 Country of Origin: Afghanistan Type: Oashak Design: Medallion, All-Over, Floral Motif, Key Words: Persian Rug, Authentic Persia...

Category

2010s Afghan Oushak Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Gray & Blue Handwoven Wool Rug 2'8" x 12'3"
Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Gray & Blue Handwoven Wool Rug 2'8" x 12'3"

Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Gray & Blue Handwoven Wool Rug 2'8" x 12'3"

By Asian Modern

Located in Houston, TX

Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Gray & Blue Handwoven Wool Rug 2'8" x 12'3" This beautiful handwoven Turkish Oushak runner features an elegant floral motif in muted gray and blue tones, p...

Category

2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

3.3x9 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Oushak Runner Rug. Dated 1982 All Natural Wool
3.3x9 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Oushak Runner Rug. Dated 1982 All Natural Wool

3.3x9 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Oushak Runner Rug. Dated 1982 All Natural Wool

Located in Spring Valley, NY

The vintage handmade Turkish Oushak runner rug is a true testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of traditional Anatolian weavers.

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Taupe, Brown, Peach, Light Green
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Taupe, Brown, Peach, Light Green

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Taupe, Brown, Peach, Light Green

Located in Atlanta, GA

Gallery Size Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner With Medallions in Taupe, Brown, Peach, Light Green .

Category

Vintage 1940s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Runner with Geometric Medallions in Yellow Background
Antique Turkish Oushak Runner with Geometric Medallions in Yellow Background

Antique Turkish Oushak Runner with Geometric Medallions in Yellow Background

Located in Atlanta, GA

Turkish Oushak Runner with Geometric Medallions in Yellow Background Terracotta Border This magnificent antique Turkish Oushak displays a glorious coloration paired with superlative ...

Category

Vintage 1920s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Gold Soft Lavender Handwoven Wool Rug 3'1" x 13'2"
Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Gold Soft Lavender Handwoven Wool Rug 3'1" x 13'2"

Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Gold Soft Lavender Handwoven Wool Rug 3'1" x 13'2"

By Asian Modern

Located in Houston, TX

Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Gold Soft Lavender Handwoven Wool Rug 3'1" x 13'2" This 3'1" x 13'2" Turkish Oushak runner features a striking geometric medallion design in warm gold, lav...

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Long Turkish Oushak Runner with Pale Blue, Soft Yellow, and Light Brown Motifs
Long Turkish Oushak Runner with Pale Blue, Soft Yellow, and Light Brown Motifs

Long Turkish Oushak Runner with Pale Blue, Soft Yellow, and Light Brown Motifs

By Keivan Woven Arts

Located in Atlanta, GA

SEO Keywords: Turkish Oushak runner, long Oushak rug, pale blue runner rug, soft yellow Oushak, handwoven Turkish runner, muted geometric rug, vintage style Oushak, light brown Turki...

Category

2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Green Blue Floral Handwoven Rug 3' x 10'5"
Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Green Blue Floral Handwoven Rug 3' x 10'5"

Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Green Blue Floral Handwoven Rug 3' x 10'5"

By Asian Modern

Located in Houston, TX

Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Green Blue Floral Handwoven Rug 3' x 10'5" Measuring 3' x 10'5", this elegant Turkish Oushak runner rug showcases traditional floral motifs in soft blue to...

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Turkish Oushak Runner with Transitional Modern Style
New Contemporary Turkish Oushak Runner with Transitional Modern Style

New Contemporary Turkish Oushak Runner with Transitional Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

53543 new contemporary Turkish oushak Runner with transitional modern style 03'00 x 15'08.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, Handwoven Wool Pile, Geometric Pattern, 3' x 15'
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, Handwoven Wool Pile, Geometric Pattern, 3' x 15'

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, Handwoven Wool Pile, Geometric Pattern, 3' x 15'

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 2’ 10” x 14’ 8” Date of Manufacture: 2nd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Turkey Material: Wool pile on a wool foundation with vegetable dyes Condition: Wear co...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Ivory Rose & Blue Handwoven Wool Rug 3'2" x 10'4"
Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Ivory Rose & Blue Handwoven Wool Rug 3'2" x 10'4"

Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Ivory Rose & Blue Handwoven Wool Rug 3'2" x 10'4"

By Asian Modern

Located in Houston, TX

Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Ivory Rose & Blue Handwoven Wool Rug 3'2" x 10'4" Measuring 3'2" x 10'4", this Turkish Oushak runner is handwoven from high-quality wool and dyed using nat...

Category

2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Blue and Sage Handwoven Wool Rug  2'11" x 10'4"
Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Blue and Sage Handwoven Wool Rug  2'11" x 10'4"

Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Blue and Sage Handwoven Wool Rug 2'11" x 10'4"

By Asian Modern

Located in Houston, TX

Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Blue and Sage Handwoven Wool Rug 2'11" x 10'4" This elegant 2'11" x 10'4" Turkish Oushak runner offers a soothing palette of muted blue, soft sage, and fa...

Category

2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Subdued Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Medallions in Cream and Brown
Subdued Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Medallions in Cream and Brown

Subdued Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Medallions in Cream and Brown

Located in Atlanta, GA

Lightly toned vintage Turkish Runner with Oushak design, Keivan Woven Arts / rug TU-ALK-4883, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 1940.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Handwoven Gray Multicolor Wool 3'1" x 10'6"
Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Handwoven Gray Multicolor Wool 3'1" x 10'6"

Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Handwoven Gray Multicolor Wool 3'1" x 10'6"

By Asian Modern

Located in Houston, TX

Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Handwoven Gray Multicolor Wool 3'1" x 10'6" This beautifully handwoven Turkish Oushak runner, measuring 3'1" x 10'6", is a vibrant showcase of traditional ...

Category

2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Oushak Runner Soft Gray & Dusty Blue Handwoven Wool Rug 3'1" x 13'9"
Turkish Oushak Runner Soft Gray & Dusty Blue Handwoven Wool Rug 3'1" x 13'9"

Turkish Oushak Runner Soft Gray & Dusty Blue Handwoven Wool Rug 3'1" x 13'9"

Located in Houston, TX

Turkish Oushak Runner Soft Gray & Dusty Blue Handwoven Wool Rug 3'1" x 13'9" This Turkish Oushak runner is crafted from handwoven wool using traditional pile-knotting techniques.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Oushak Runner Soft Blue & Sage Green Handwoven Wool Rug 2'7" x 11'11"
Turkish Oushak Runner Soft Blue & Sage Green Handwoven Wool Rug 2'7" x 11'11"

Turkish Oushak Runner Soft Blue & Sage Green Handwoven Wool Rug 2'7" x 11'11"

By Asian Modern

Located in Houston, TX

Turkish Oushak Runner Soft Blue & Sage Green Handwoven Wool Rug 2'7" x 11'11" This Turkish Oushak runner is crafted from handwoven wool using traditional pile-knotting techniques.

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Brown and Pastel-Colored Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Vining Geometrics
Brown and Pastel-Colored Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Vining Geometrics

Brown and Pastel-Colored Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Vining Geometrics

Located in Atlanta, GA

Brown and pastel-colored vintage Turkish Oushak runner with vining geometrics, rug en-957, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 1930 This vintage Turkish gallery runne...

Category

Vintage 1930s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Multicolored Mid-Century Turkish Kurdish Oushak Runner With Large Medallions
Multicolored Mid-Century Turkish Kurdish Oushak Runner With Large Medallions

Multicolored Mid-Century Turkish Kurdish Oushak Runner With Large Medallions

Located in Atlanta, GA

Measures: 2'10 x 9'9 Multicolored Mid-Century Turkish Kurdish Oushak Runner With Large Medallions. Keivan Woven Arts / rug TU-NED-5020, country of origin / type: Iran / Kurdish Oush...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Oushak Runners For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of oushak runners available for sale. Frequently made of fabric, wool and cotton, all oushak runners available were constructed with great care. There are 1245 antique and vintage oushak runners for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 143 modern editions to choose from as well. Oushak runners have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Arts and Crafts oushak runners are consistently popular styles. Not every interior allows for large oushak runners, so small oushak runners measuring 9.2 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Oushak runners have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Keivan Woven Arts and Nazmiyal Collection are consistently popular.

How Much are Oushak Runners?

Prices for oushak runners can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, oushak runners begin at $250 and can go as high as $48,200, while the average can fetch as much as $3,496.

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.