How do I identify a Turkish rug?

To identify a Turkish rug, turn it over. The reverse side will show the same pattern as the front if the floor covering is an authentic hand-knotted Turkish rug. You'll need to use an authoritative reference to determine if the pattern on the pile is indicative of traditional Turkish or Persian designs. Find a collection of expertly vetted Turkish rugs on 1stDibs.

What are Turkish rugs made of?

Turkish rugs are typically made of wool, silk, or a wool-and-cotton blend.

What is a Turkish Oushak rug?

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What is a Turkish kilim rug?

A Turkish kilim rug is a pileless, tapestry-woven rug that can be used for decorative purposes or as a prayer rug. They are produced by interweaving the warp and weft strands of the weave and typically feature geometrically ornate designs. Shop a collection of vintage and designer Turkish kilim rugs from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.

Why are Turkish rugs so expensive?

Turkish rugs are expensive due to the cost of labor required to hand spin, dye, and weave the wool.

Can you use a runner rug on stairs?

Yes, you can use a runner rug on stairs. When shopping for the perfect runner for your stairs, make sure that it will fit the entire length of your stair risers and treads.

What is the difference between Persian and Turkish rugs?

The difference between Persian and T urkish rugs can be identified through knotting techniques and patterns. Persian rugs are knotted with a single knot, while Turkish rugs employ a double knotting technique. Additionally, Persian rugs typically have more rounded, oriental motifs, whereas Turkish rugs have more geometric designs.

Turkish Runner Rug

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Early 20th Century Antique Turkish Anatolian Runner Rug

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W 40 in L 125 in

Early 20th Century Antique Turkish Anatolian Runner Rug

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Short Red and Blue Turkish Carpet Runner

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W 35 in L 110 in

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Located in London, GB

Short red and blue carpet runner, late 19th century, Turkish.

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$20,000

H 30 in W 151 in D 36.5 in

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Located in Rio Vista, CA

20th century monumental country French provincial farmhouse dining table, refectory table, or harvest table measuring over 12.5 feet long. Hand-crafted from massive oak timbers the t...

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Turkish Runner Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Turkish runner rug you’re looking for. A Turkish runner rug — often made from fabric, wool and cotton — can elevate any home. There are 2557 variations of the antique or vintage Turkish runner rug you’re looking for, while we also have 284 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the Turkish runner rug you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A Turkish runner rug, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Zeki Müren, Rug & Kilim and Begüm Cana Özgür each produced at least one beautiful Turkish runner rug that is worth considering.

How Much is a Turkish Runner Rug?

The average selling price for a Turkish runner rug at 1stDibs is $2,689, while they’re typically $220 on the low end and $58,000 for the highest priced.

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.

Questions About Turkish Runner Rug

How do I identify a Turkish rug?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To identify a Turkish rug, turn it over. The reverse side will show the same pattern as the front if the floor covering is an authentic hand-knotted Turkish rug. You'll need to use an authoritative reference to determine if the pattern on the pile is indicative of traditional Turkish or Persian designs. Find a collection of expertly vetted Turkish rugs on 1stDibs.
What are Turkish rugs made of?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Turkish rugs are typically made of wool, silk, or a wool-and-cotton blend.
What is a Turkish Oushak rug?
1 Answer
NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
A rug that was woven in the city of Oushak in Turkey.
What is a Turkish kilim rug?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
A Turkish kilim rug is a pileless, tapestry-woven rug that can be used for decorative purposes or as a prayer rug. They are produced by interweaving the warp and weft strands of the weave and typically feature geometrically ornate designs. Shop a collection of vintage and designer Turkish kilim rugs from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
Why are Turkish rugs so expensive?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Turkish rugs are expensive due to the cost of labor required to hand spin, dye, and weave the wool.
Can you use a runner rug on stairs?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Yes, you can use a runner rug on stairs. When shopping for the perfect runner for your stairs, make sure that it will fit the entire length of your stair risers and treads.
What is the difference between Persian and Turkish rugs?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The difference between Persian and T urkish rugs can be identified through knotting techniques and patterns. Persian rugs are knotted with a single knot, while Turkish rugs employ a double knotting technique. Additionally, Persian rugs typically have more rounded, oriental motifs, whereas Turkish rugs have more geometric designs.

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