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Angora Filikli Rug Pillow Cover, Mid 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
This pillow is made from a wild fragment from an Central Anatolian Angora Filikli rug. It does not
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Angora

Retro Angora Filikli Rug Pillow Cover, Mid 20th C.
Angora Filikli Rug Pillow Cover, Mid 20th C.
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H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 0.2 in
Angora Filikli Rug Pillow Cover, Mid 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
This pillow is made from a wild fragment from an Central Anatolian Angora Filikli rug. It does not
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Angora

Retro Angora Filikli Rug Pillow Cover, Mid 20th C
Angora Filikli Rug Pillow Cover, Mid 20th C
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H 15.75 in W 30.32 in D 0.2 in
Angora Filikli Rug Pillow Cover, Mid 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
This pillow is made from a wild fragment from an Central Anatolian Angora Filikli rug. It does not
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Angora

Retro Angora Filikli Rug Pillow Cover, Mid 20th C.
Angora Filikli Rug Pillow Cover, Mid 20th C.
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H 15.75 in W 29.93 in D 0.2 in
Mid 20th C. Chinese Art Deco Rug Pillow Cover
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper Closure. Dry Cleanining is reccommended.  
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Wool

Retro Mid 20th C. Chinese Art Deco Rug Pillow Cover
Mid 20th C. Chinese Art Deco Rug Pillow Cover
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H 21.26 in W 21.66 in D 0.2 in
Rug Pillow Cover Made from a Caucasian Seychour Rug, Early 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert, Linen in the back. Zipper Closure Dry Clean reccomended.
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Mid-20th Century Caucasian Tribal Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Wool

Vintage Oushak Pillow Cover with Soft Muted Colors, Oushak Rug Pillow Cover
Located in Dallas, TX
52230, vintage Oushak pillow cover with soft muted colors. For a polished look on beds, sofas or
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Wool

Vintage Oushak Pillow Cover with Soft Muted Colors, Oushak Rug Pillow Cover
Located in Dallas, TX
52224, vintage Oushak pillow cover with soft muted colors. For a polished look on beds, sofas or
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Wool

French Aubusson Cushion Cover Vintage Rug Vase Pillow Cushion
Located in Hampshire, GB
Antique rug vintage pillowcase zipper cushion handmade needlepoint pillow cover, view one of the
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1990s Chinese Aubusson Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Cotton, Organic Material, Wool

Handmade Cushion Cover Floral Needlepoint Scatter Pillow Cover
Located in Hampshire, GB
floral needlepoint scatter pillow cover.   
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1990s Chinese Aubusson Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Wool, Cotton

Pair of Vintage Aubusson Rug Cushion Covers Handmade Floral Pillow Case
Located in Hampshire, GB
use in any home. Pair of vintage Aubusson rug cushion covers handmade floral pillow case.   
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1990s Chinese Aubusson Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Silk, Cotton, Wool

Decorative Pillows, Vintage French Style Aubusson Style Pillow Cushion Cover
Located in Hampshire, GB
Antique rug vintage pillowcase zipper cushion handmade Aubusson pillow cover, view one of the most
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1990s Chinese Aubusson Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Wool, Cotton, Silk, Organic Material

Decorative Pillows, Floral Vintage Pure Silk Aubusson Style Pillow Cushion Cover
Located in Hampshire, GB
Antique rug vintage pillowcase zipper cushion handmade Aubusson pillow cover, view one of the most
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1980s Chinese Aubusson Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Organic Material, Cotton, Wool

Vintage Moroccan Berber Pillow Hand-Woven Rug Pillow
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Bohemian lumbar pillow. The pillow cover is made in front with a 100% vintage hand-woven ethnic kilim rug
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Wool

Floral Pattern Needlepoint Cushion Cover Hand knotted Pillow Case
Located in Hampshire, GB
This beautifully unique needlepoint cushion cover has been woven by hand with a floral paisley
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1990s Chinese Aubusson Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Wool, Cotton

French Aubusson Pillow Cushion Cover, French Style Country House Cushion
Located in Hampshire, GB
Antique rug vintage pillowcase zipper cushion handmade Aubusson pillow cover, view one of the most
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1990s Chinese Aubusson Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Wool, Cotton, Silk, Organic Material

Vintage Tribal Suzani Cushion Cover Pillow Handmade Wool Scatter Cushion
Located in Hampshire, GB
cushion cover pillow handmade wool Scatter cushion 50x63cm.
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1990s Uzbek Tribal Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Floral Cushion Cover Hand Embroidered Pillow Case Pink Wool Scatter Cushion
Located in Hampshire, GB
This floral needlepoint cushion cover is an excellent example of vintage cushion covers woven in
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1990s Chinese Aubusson Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Wool Scatter Cushion Uzbek Tribal Pillow Cover Handmade Large Brown Suzani
Located in Hampshire, GB
. 55x60cm Wool Scatter cushion Uzbek Tribal pillow cover handmade large brown Suzani.  
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1990s Uzbek Tribal Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Cotton, Wool

Vintage Lumbar Rug Pillow 12"x 46"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
years old - Each of our pillow covers are cut from vintage carpets, kilims, and rugs, making each one
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1980s Turkish Oushak Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Wool

Vintage Lumbar Rug Pillow 12"x 46"
Vintage Lumbar Rug Pillow 12"x 46"
H 12 in W 46 in D 10 in
Body Pillow Cover, Made from a Vintage Hemp Kilim, Mid 20th C
By Seref Ozen
Located in Istanbul, TR
Body pillow cover is made from a mid 20th C. Hemp rug. The connecting bits have been hand
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Silk, Hemp

Body Pillow Cover, Made from a Vintage Hemp Kilim, Mid 20th C
Body Pillow Cover, Made from a Vintage Hemp Kilim, Mid 20th C
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H 14.57 in W 51.58 in D 0.12 in
Body Pillow Cover, Made from a Vintage Hemp Kilim, Mid-20th C.
By Seref Ozen
Located in Istanbul, TR
Body pillow cover is made from a mid 20th C. Hemp rug. The connecting bits have been hand
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Silk, Hemp

Body Pillow Cover, Made from a Vintage Hemp Kilim, Mid-20th C.
Body Pillow Cover, Made from a Vintage Hemp Kilim, Mid-20th C.
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H 16.15 in W 52.37 in D 0.12 in
Vintage Pure Silk Cushion Covers Pair of Handmade Floral Aubusson Pillows Cases
Located in Hampshire, GB
accent pieces for your home interior. Our inventory includes a range of modern, vintage, and antique rugs
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1990s Chinese Aubusson Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Silk, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Gypsy Oriental Rug Covered Foot Rest Footstool Vintage, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous oriental pillow or seat pillow. Handmade of woolen salt bag or Oriental rug. A beautiful
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1970s Unknown Rancho Monterey Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Wood, Wool

Rustic Anatolian Pillow Cover, Mid 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
It is made from vintage Anatolian hand woven fabrics dating back to mid 20th c. The stitching done in silk. It doesn't come with an insert. Zipper closure. Dry Clean only.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Cotton

Rustic Anatolian Pillow Cover, Mid 20th C.
Rustic Anatolian Pillow Cover, Mid 20th C.
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W 21.66 in L 21.66 in
Rustic Anatolian Pillow Cover, Mid 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
It is made from vintage Anatolian hand woven fabrics dating back to mid 20th c. The stitching done in silk. It doesn't come with an insert. Zipper closure. Dry clean only.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Cotton

Rustic Anatolian Pillow Cover, Mid 20th C.
Rustic Anatolian Pillow Cover, Mid 20th C.
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W 23.63 in L 23.63 in
Rustic Anatolian Pillow Cover, Mid 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
It is made from vintage Anatolian hand woven fabrics dating back to mid 20th c.. The stitching done in silk. It doesn't come with an insert. Zipper closure. Dry clean only.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Cotton

Rustic Anatolian Pillow Cover, Mid 20th C.
Rustic Anatolian Pillow Cover, Mid 20th C.
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W 19.69 in L 19.69 in
Rustic Anatolian Pillow Cover, Mid 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
It is made from vintage Anatolian hand woven fabrics dating back to mid 20th c. The stitching done in silk. It doesn't come with an insert. Zipper closure. Dry Clean only.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Cotton

Rustic Anatolian Pillow Cover, Mid 20th C.
Rustic Anatolian Pillow Cover, Mid 20th C.
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W 23.63 in L 23.63 in
Vintage Oushak Pillow Cover with Soft Muted Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
52226, vintage Oushak pillow cover with soft muted colors. For a polished look on beds, sofas or
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Wool

Vintage Suzani Pillow Cases, Cushion Covers, Mid-20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
They do not come with inserts but bags made to the size to accommodate insert materials. Linen in the back Dry clean only Size: 79 x 59 cm / 31.1 x 23.23 in 74 x 58 cm / 29.13 x ...
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Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Cotton

Indigo Stripped Pillow Cover, Made from a Mid 20th C. Turkish Kilim
By Seref Ozen
Located in Istanbul, TR
This pillow made from a cotton kilim with indigo stripes. The hand stitching is done recently by
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Cotton

Lumbar Kilim Pillow Case Made from a Mid-20th Century, Anatolian Cover
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert materials. Linen in the back. Zipper closure Dry Cleaning is recommended.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Wool

Old Suzani Pillow/Cushion Cover Fashioned from a Mid-20th Century Suzani
Located in Istanbul, TR
The pillow case is made from a vintage Uzbek Suzani from Samarkand. It is silk embroidery on a
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Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Cotton

Vintage Suzani Pillow Cases / Cushion Covers Made from a Mid-20th Century Suzani
Located in Istanbul, TR
They do not come with inserts but bags made to the size to accommodate insert materials. Linen in the back Dry clean only Measures: 47 x 86 cm / 18.5 x 33.86 in. 43 x 91 cm / 116...
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Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Cotton

'Namal', Cover from Adana, Turkey, Mid-20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
a kilim so they can mainly be used as covers, throws or they can be used for upholstery or pillow
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Cotton

'Namal', Cover from Adana, Turkey, Mid-20th Century
'Namal', Cover from Adana, Turkey, Mid-20th Century
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W 59.85 in L 88.59 in
'Namal', Cover from Adana, Turkey, Mid-20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
a kilim so they can mainly be used as covers, throws or they can be used for upholstery or pillow
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Mid-20th Century Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Cotton

'Namal', Cover from Adana, Turkey, Mid-20th Century
'Namal', Cover from Adana, Turkey, Mid-20th Century
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W 60.63 in L 91.74 in
'Namal', Cover from Adana, Turkey, Mid-20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
a kilim so they can mainly be used as covers, throws or they can be used for upholstery or pillow
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Cotton

'Namal', Cover from Adana, Turkey, Mid-20th Century
'Namal', Cover from Adana, Turkey, Mid-20th Century
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W 59.45 in L 91.74 in
'Namal', Cover from Adana, Turkey, Mid-20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
a kilim so they can mainly be used as covers, throws or they can be used for upholstery or pillow
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Cotton

'Namal', Cover from Adana, Turkey, Mid-20th Century
'Namal', Cover from Adana, Turkey, Mid-20th Century
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W 75.99 in L 111.03 in
'Namal', Cover from Adana, Turkey, Mid-20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
a kilim so they can mainly be used as covers, throws or they can be used for upholstery or pillow
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Cotton

'Namal', Cover from Adana, Turkey, Mid-20th Century
'Namal', Cover from Adana, Turkey, Mid-20th Century
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W 67.72 in L 106.7 in
'Namal', Cover from Adana, Turkey, Mid-20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
Namals are simple, plain, hand woven covers from Adana Region of Turkey. It is a mixure of goat
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Goat Hair, Cotton

'Namal', Cover from Adana, Turkey, Mid-20th Century
'Namal', Cover from Adana, Turkey, Mid-20th Century
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W 79.53 in L 147.64 in
'Namal', Cover from Adana, Turkey, Mid-20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
Namals are simple, plain, hand woven covers from Adana Region of Turkey. It is a mixure of goat
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Goat Hair, Cotton

'Namal', Cover from Adana, Turkey, Mid-20th Century
'Namal', Cover from Adana, Turkey, Mid-20th Century
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W 92.92 in L 148.04 in
'Namal', Cover from Adana, Turkey, Mid-20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
Namals are simple, plain, hand woven covers from Adana Region of Turkey. It is a mixure of goat
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Goat Hair, Cotton

'Namal', Cover from Adana, Turkey, Mid-20th Century
'Namal', Cover from Adana, Turkey, Mid-20th Century
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W 63.39 in L 94.49 in
'Namal', Cover from Adana, Turkey, Mid-20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
Namals are simple, plain, hand woven covers from Adana Region of Turkey. It is a mixure of goat
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Goat Hair, Cotton

'Namal', Cover from Adana, Turkey, Mid-20th Century
'Namal', Cover from Adana, Turkey, Mid-20th Century
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W 66.54 in L 115.75 in
'Namal', Cover from Adana, Turkey, Mid-20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
Namals are simple, plain, hand woven covers from Adana Region of Turkey. It is a mixure of goat
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Goat Hair, Cotton

'Namal', Cover from Adana, Turkey, Mid-20th Century
'Namal', Cover from Adana, Turkey, Mid-20th Century
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W 66.93 in L 117.72 in
'Namal', Cover from Adana, Turkey, Mid-20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
Namals are simple, plain, hand woven covers from Adana Region of Turkey. It is a mixure of goat
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Goat Hair, Cotton

'Namal', Cover from Adana, Turkey, Mid-20th Century
'Namal', Cover from Adana, Turkey, Mid-20th Century
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W 72.05 in L 120.87 in
'Namal', Cover from Adana, Turkey, Mid-20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
Namals are simple, plain, hand woven covers from Adana Region of Turkey. It is a mixure of goat
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Goat Hair, Cotton

'Namal', Cover from Adana, Turkey, Mid-20th Century
'Namal', Cover from Adana, Turkey, Mid-20th Century
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W 70.48 in L 103.94 in
'Namal', Cover from Adana, Turkey, Mid-20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
Namals are simple, plain, hand woven covers from Adana Region of Turkey. It is a mixure of goat
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Goat Hair, Cotton

'Namal', Cover from Adana, Turkey, Mid-20th Century
'Namal', Cover from Adana, Turkey, Mid-20th Century
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W 73.63 in L 105.91 in
Pillow Case Fashioned from an Anatolian Vintage Cotton Fabric, 1960s
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pillow Cover is made from a hand woven cotton fabric, woven in Anatolia, Turkey. It does not come
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Cotton

Pillow Case Fashioned from an Anatolian Vintage Cotton Fabric, 1960s
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pillow cover is made from a hand woven cotton fabric ,woven in Anatolia, Turkey. It does not come
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Cotton

Pillow Case Fashioned from an Anatolian Vintage Cotton Fabric, 1960s
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pillow cover is made from a hand woven cotton fabric, woven in Anatolia, Turkey. It does not come
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Cotton

Pillow Case Fashioned from an Anatolian Vintage Cotton Fabric, 1960s
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pillow Cover is made from a hand woven cotton fabric, woven in Anatolia, Turkey. It does not come
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Cotton

Pillow Case Fashioned from an Anatolian Vintage Cotton Fabric, 1960s
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pillow Cover is made from a hand woven cotton fabric, woven in Anatolia, Turkey. It does not come
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Cotton

Pillow Case Fashioned from an Anatolian Vintage Cotton Fabric, 1960s
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pillow Cover is made from a hand woven cotton fabric, woven in Anatolia, Turkey. It does not come
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Cotton

Pillow Case Fashioned from an Anatolian Vintage Cotton Fabric, 1960s
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pillow cover is made from a hand woven cotton fabric, woven in Anatolia, Turkey. It does not come
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Cotton

Rustic Pillow Case Made from a Vintage Anatolian Linen Fabric Mid 20th C.
By Seref Ozen
Located in Istanbul, TR
Rustic pillow cover made from a vintage Anotolian linen textile. The silk stitches are later
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Linen

Pillow or Cushion Cases Fashioned from a Midcentury Suzani
Located in Istanbul, TR
The pillow / cushion covers are made from a vintage Syrian Bedouin embroidery. It does not come
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Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Cotton

Vintage Red Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
creme of small Anatolian rugs. Originally used as pillow covers, these beauties have a history as rich
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Yastik Rug, Timeless Appeal Meets Stylish Durability
Located in Dallas, TX
creme of small Anatolian rugs. Originally used as pillow covers, these beauties have a history as rich
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Wool

1970s Vintage Bordered Kilim Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique rugs that are called “Kilim rugs”, primarily refer to a type of flat weave rug that was
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1970s Tribal Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Wool

1970s Vintage Bordered Kilim Rug
1970s Vintage Bordered Kilim Rug
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W 61 in L 74 in
1950s Vintage Floral Design Needlepoint Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
durable. Pieces from the Renaissance were used to cover footstools, chairs, pillows, bed headboards, and
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1950s Other Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Wool

1950s Vintage Floral Design Needlepoint Rug
1950s Vintage Floral Design Needlepoint Rug
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W 70 in L 105 in
Vintage Suzani Kilim Rug with Embroidered Bohemian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
pillow covers, to name just a few of their uses. Today, Kilims are not only found in the home, but also
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Late 20th Century Afghan Suzani Retro Rug Pillow Cover

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Wool, Cotton

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Retro Rug Pillow Cover For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the retro rug pillow cover you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each retro rug pillow cover for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect retro rug pillow cover — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A retro rug pillow cover is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one retro rug pillow cover that is appealing in its simplicity, but Seref Ozen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Retro Rug Pillow Cover?

Prices for a retro rug pillow cover start at $78 and top out at $450 with the average selling for $225.

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.