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Vintage Fine Hereke Rug Mat
Vintage Fine Hereke Rug Mat

Vintage Fine Hereke Rug Mat

Located in Katonah, NY

Excellent example in perfect condition, smooth and evenly shorn silk pile as originally shorn with no signs of wear.

Category

Vintage 1980s Turkish Other Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Hereke Carpet - Mid 20th Century
Antique Hereke Carpet - Mid 20th Century

Antique Hereke Carpet - Mid 20th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This mid 20th century Hereke rug, woven in Turkey, is a refined example of the classical court inspired tradition for which Hereke is internationally renowned. The design reflects th...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Biblical Adam and Eve Scene Turkish Hereke Silk Rug.7 ft x 5 ft
Antique Biblical Adam and Eve Scene Turkish Hereke Silk Rug.7 ft x 5 ft

Antique Biblical Adam and Eve Scene Turkish Hereke Silk Rug.7 ft x 5 ft

Located in New York, NY

Fine Biblical Scene Turkish Pictorial Antique Silk Rug That Depicts The Story of The Banishment From The Garden Of Eden, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Turkish Rug, Circa Date: Late 1...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Romantic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Turkish Hereke Rug 6’10" x 10’0"
Antique Turkish Hereke Rug 6’10" x 10’0"

Antique Turkish Hereke Rug 6’10" x 10’0"

Located in New York, NY

Antique Turkish Hereke Rug 6’10" x 10’0". The post-WWII, finely woven  (or better), primarily silk scatters and larger rugs woven in Persian styles, often in niche (prayer) or medall...

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Handmade Vintage Turkish Hereke Rug, 1970s, 1D04
Handmade Vintage Turkish Hereke Rug, 1970s, 1D04

Handmade Vintage Turkish Hereke Rug, 1970s, 1D04

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade vintage Turkish Hereke rug made in natural silk. The rug is from the end of 20th century in original good condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

5'6"x7'9" Red Hereke with All Over Design 300 KPSI Wool & Silk Hand Knotted Rug
5'6"x7'9" Red Hereke with All Over Design 300 KPSI Wool & Silk Hand Knotted Rug

5'6"x7'9" Red Hereke with All Over Design 300 KPSI Wool & Silk Hand Knotted Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Barn Red, Hereke with All Over Design, 300 KPSI, Wool and Silk, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Traditional Prima...

Category

2010s Indian More Carpets

Materials

Wool

8'1"x8'1" Wine Red Hereke All Over Design Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Round Rug
8'1"x8'1" Wine Red Hereke All Over Design Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Round Rug

8'1"x8'1" Wine Red Hereke All Over Design Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Round Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Wine Red, Hereke with All Over Design, 300 KPSI, Wool and Silk, Hand Knotted, Round, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Traditiona...

Category

2010s Indian Medieval More Carpets

Materials

Wool

light, fine Hereke bridge/carpet/tapestry 20th century
light, fine Hereke bridge/carpet/tapestry 20th century

light, fine Hereke bridge/carpet/tapestry 20th century

Located in Berlin, DE

light, fine Hereke bridge/carpet/tapestry 20th century very detailed Hereke carpet in various pastel colors. Finely woven with symmetrically arranged accents. An absolutely gorgeous...

Category

20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk, Cork

Impressive, fine Hereke bridge/carpet/tapestry, 20th century.
Impressive, fine Hereke bridge/carpet/tapestry, 20th century.

Impressive, fine Hereke bridge/carpet/tapestry, 20th century.

Located in Berlin, DE

Impressive, fine Hereke bridge/carpet/tapestry, 20th century. Colorful and very detailed Hereke carpet. Finely woven with symmetrically arranged accents. An absolutely gorgeous carp...

Category

20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk, Cork

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Hereke Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Hereke Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Hereke Rug

Located in New York, NY

Woven with a remarkably fine wool pile and likely containing silk highlights (a hallmark of Hereke rugs), this piece would have been intended for a palace or a wealthy patron.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tappeto in Seta Hereke Firmato Nodo Finissimo - 150 * 100 Cm XX Secolo
Tappeto in Seta Hereke Firmato Nodo Finissimo - 150 * 100 Cm XX Secolo

Tappeto in Seta Hereke Firmato Nodo Finissimo - 150 * 100 Cm XX Secolo

Located in Milano, MI

Tappeto Hereke Descrizione: Tappeto in seta Hereke nodo molto fine realizzato nella metà del XX Secolo, il tappeto riporta la firma dell'artista che lo ha realizzato nei due estremi...

Category

Vintage 1950s Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Vintage Hereke Rug with Bright Floral Patterns On Green and Gold - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Hereke Rug with Bright Floral Patterns On Green and Gold - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Hereke Rug with Bright Floral Patterns On Green and Gold - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in a luxurious blend of wool and silk and originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, this 3x5 vintage Hereke rug is a distinguished example of its storied provenance and a...

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Hand-Knotted Antique Hereke Rug in Beige Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Hand-Knotted Antique Hereke Rug in Beige Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Hand-Knotted Antique Hereke Rug in Beige Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

A spectacular antique 4x6 Hereke rug of hand-knotted silk and metal yarns, originating from Turkey circa 1910-1920.

Category

Vintage 1910s Turkish Other Turkish Rugs

Materials

Yarn, Silk

Vintage Hereke Beige Cream Oval Rug with Boteh Medallion Design by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Hereke Beige Cream Oval Rug with Boteh Medallion Design by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Hereke Beige Cream Oval Rug with Boteh Medallion Design by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Originating from Turkey between 1930-1950, this vintage Hereke oval rug is hand knotted with a high-quality silk featuring a rare Medallion style field design complementing its shape...

Category

Vintage 1930s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Handmade Carpet Pure Silk Rug, Turkish Herekeh Oriental Rugs
Handmade Carpet Pure Silk Rug, Turkish Herekeh Oriental Rugs

Handmade Carpet Pure Silk Rug, Turkish Herekeh Oriental Rugs

Located in Wembley, GB

All examples used select Borsa silk which is the finest quality carpet silk. The Sultan required that all of the silk rugs woven in Hereke had to be signed with the name Hereke.

Category

Vintage 1970s Turkish Other Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk, Organic Material

Handmade Vintage Chinese Qum Silk Rug 3' x 4.5', 1990s - 1D130
Handmade Vintage Chinese Qum Silk Rug 3' x 4.5', 1990s - 1D130

Handmade Vintage Chinese Qum Silk Rug 3' x 4.5', 1990s - 1D130

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Experience the fusion of elegance and craftsmanship with this Chinese Hereke silk rug, meticulously hand-knotted and inspired by the iconic Hereke weaving traditions.

Category

1990s Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Handmade Carpet Pure Silk Rug, Elegant Turkish Herekeh Oriental Rugs
Handmade Carpet Pure Silk Rug, Elegant Turkish Herekeh Oriental Rugs

Handmade Carpet Pure Silk Rug, Elegant Turkish Herekeh Oriental Rugs

Located in Wembley, GB

All examples used select Borsa silk which is the finest quality carpet silk. The Sultan required that all of the silk rugs woven in Hereke had to be signed with the name Hereke.

Category

Vintage 1970s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk, Organic Material

Handmade Vintage Turkish Keyseri Rug 2.4' x 3.7', 1970s - 1N104
Handmade Vintage Turkish Keyseri Rug 2.4' x 3.7', 1970s - 1N104

Handmade Vintage Turkish Keyseri Rug 2.4' x 3.7', 1970s - 1N104

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This is an exquisite, miniature example of a Vintage Turkish Hereke Silk Rug, hand-knotted in Turkey and dating from the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Western European Rugs

Materials

Silk

Pure Silk Hereke Ozipek Turkish Rug Signed
Pure Silk Hereke Ozipek Turkish Rug Signed

Pure Silk Hereke Ozipek Turkish Rug Signed

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

Very fine Turkish pure silk Hereke prayer rug from the famous Ozipek workshop.

Category

20th Century Turkish Islamic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Hereke Golden-Beige and Red Floral Silk Rug by Rug & Kilim
Antique Hereke Golden-Beige and Red Floral Silk Rug by Rug & Kilim

Antique Hereke Golden-Beige and Red Floral Silk Rug by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Dancing curvilinear patterns paired with a classic sense of eastern symmetry lend this antique Hereke rug tones of grandeur and whimsy alike. Originating from Turkey between 1910-192...

Category

Vintage 1910s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

20th Century Signed Rug in Silk - Hereke, Turkey, circa 1970
20th Century Signed Rug in Silk - Hereke, Turkey, circa 1970

20th Century Signed Rug in Silk - Hereke, Turkey, circa 1970

Located in Paris, FR

Rug in silk very fine quality and signed late 20th century from Turkey.

Category

Vintage 1970s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Early 20th Century, Beautiful Hereke Silk Rug, Turkish
Early 20th Century, Beautiful Hereke Silk Rug, Turkish

Early 20th Century, Beautiful Hereke Silk Rug, Turkish

By Hereke

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century, a beautiful Hereke silk rug, Turkish.

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Other Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Original Turkish Hereke Rug, 1960
Original Turkish Hereke Rug, 1960

Original Turkish Hereke Rug, 1960

Located in Barcelona, ES

A silk Hereke carpet that was woven in Turkey during the second half of the 20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Other Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Hereke Silk Rug
Hereke Silk Rug

Hereke Silk Rug

Unavailable|$2,350

Hereke Silk Rug

Located in RÉDING, FR

"Hereke silk prayer rug" Hereke silk prayer rug, Turkey, mid-20th century, signed.

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Small Héréké Silk Rug
Small Héréké Silk Rug

Small Héréké Silk Rug

Unavailable|$1,645

Small Héréké Silk Rug

Located in RÉDING, FR

Héréké Silk prayer rug. Turkey, mid-20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Hereke Silk Rug with Islamic Calligraphy Signed by Hereke Ozbek
Hereke Silk Rug with Islamic Calligraphy Signed by Hereke Ozbek

Hereke Silk Rug with Islamic Calligraphy Signed by Hereke Ozbek

Located in London, GB

Hereke silk rug with Islamic calligraphy signed by Hereke Ozbek, Turkish.

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Other Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Hand Knotted Silk Rug Hereke
Antique Hand Knotted Silk Rug Hereke

Antique Hand Knotted Silk Rug Hereke

Located in Tilburg, Brabant

This makes an original Hereke stand out from the well known rug types. The Hereke rug is hand knotted from 100% natural silk from the caterpillars on the mulberry trees in Bursa.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Hand Knotted Silk - Rug - Carpet - Hereke
Antique Hand Knotted Silk - Rug - Carpet - Hereke

Antique Hand Knotted Silk - Rug - Carpet - Hereke

Located in Tilburg, Brabant

This antique 100% silk exclusive Hereke rug is in an excellent condition and rare in its kind.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Hereke all-silk carpet 231 X 134 cm
Hereke all-silk carpet 231 X 134 cm

Hereke all-silk carpet 231 X 134 cm

Located in STRAČOV, CZ

Hereke all-silk carpet 231 X 134 cm Hand-knotted Turkish carpet from the town of Hereke.

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Hereke Rug, a Silk Prayer Rug from Turkey
Hereke Rug, a Silk Prayer Rug from Turkey

Hereke Rug, a Silk Prayer Rug from Turkey

Located in Cape Town, ZA

Hereke carpet, a silk prayer mat from Turkey. Hereke carpets were produced in Hereke, a coastal town in Turkey, 60 km from Istanbul.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Islamic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Vintage Pure Silk and Metallic Pictorial Hereke Carpet
Vintage Pure Silk and Metallic Pictorial Hereke Carpet

Vintage Pure Silk and Metallic Pictorial Hereke Carpet

Located in Aspen, CO

All examples used select Borsa silk which is the finest quality carpet silk. The Sultan required that all of the silk rugs woven in Hereke had to be signed with the name Hereke.

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Metallic Thread

Vintage Hereke Turkey Silk Runner Rug, circa 1950s
Vintage Hereke Turkey Silk Runner Rug, circa 1950s

Vintage Hereke Turkey Silk Runner Rug, circa 1950s

Located in San Mateo, CA

This is a vintage hand-knotted runner rug, made in Hereke, Turkey, circa 1950. It is approximately 2’6 x 8 ft, and made of silk knots on silk warp and weft.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Large vintage Hereke silk rug 305 X 181 cm
Large vintage Hereke silk rug 305 X 181 cm

Large vintage Hereke silk rug 305 X 181 cm

Located in STRAČOV, CZ

Large vintage Hereke silk rug 305 X 181 cm Hand-knotted silk rug on a silk warp.

Category

Early 2000s Chinese Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

20th Century Turkish Rug, Hereke Silk Signed, circa 1970
20th Century Turkish Rug, Hereke Silk Signed, circa 1970

20th Century Turkish Rug, Hereke Silk Signed, circa 1970

Located in Paris, FR

20th century Turkish rug, Hereke silk signed, extra fine quality, Turkey, circa 1970 Signed on top right of the rug.  

Category

Vintage 1970s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Blue and Beige Handmade Silk Distressed Anatolian Hereke Rug
Blue and Beige Handmade Silk Distressed Anatolian Hereke Rug

Blue and Beige Handmade Silk Distressed Anatolian Hereke Rug

Located in North Bergen, NJ

Hereke carpets used to be only produced in Hereke, a coastal town in Turkey, 60 km from Istanbul.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Islamic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Red and Burgundy Handmade Silk Distressed Anatolian Hereke Rug
Red and Burgundy Handmade Silk Distressed Anatolian Hereke Rug

Red and Burgundy Handmade Silk Distressed Anatolian Hereke Rug

Located in North Bergen, NJ

Hereke carpets used to be only produced in Hereke, a coastal town in Turkey, 60 km from Istanbul.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Islamic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Purple an Burgundy Handmade Silk Distressed Anatolian Hereke Rug
Purple an Burgundy Handmade Silk Distressed Anatolian Hereke Rug

Purple an Burgundy Handmade Silk Distressed Anatolian Hereke Rug

Located in North Bergen, NJ

Hereke carpets used to be only produced in Hereke, a coastal town in Turkey, 60 km from Istanbul.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Islamic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Very Rare Antique Silk and Metal Hereke Mughal Design
Very Rare Antique Silk and Metal Hereke Mughal Design

Very Rare Antique Silk and Metal Hereke Mughal Design

Located in Aspen, CO

A vintage silk and metallic Turkish Hereke woven and signed by "Ozipek" workshops in Hereke.

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Gold, Silver

Signed All-Silk Turkish Hereke 'Flowers of the Seven Mountains'
Signed All-Silk Turkish Hereke 'Flowers of the Seven Mountains'

Signed All-Silk Turkish Hereke 'Flowers of the Seven Mountains'

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Origin: Hereke, Turkey Dimensions: 160 x 90cm or 5.2 by 2.9 feet Condition: Excellent Material: All natural silk Provenance: Private collection.  

Category

Vintage 1980s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Hand Knotted Silk Beige and Red - Rug - Carpet - Hereke
Antique Hand Knotted Silk Beige and Red - Rug - Carpet - Hereke

Antique Hand Knotted Silk Beige and Red - Rug - Carpet - Hereke

Located in Tilburg, Brabant

This silk has a beautiful deep shine and gives a rich look to the Hereke rug.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Other Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Green and Multi-Color Handmade Silk Distressed Anatolian Hereke Rug
Green and Multi-Color Handmade Silk Distressed Anatolian Hereke Rug

Green and Multi-Color Handmade Silk Distressed Anatolian Hereke Rug

Located in North Bergen, NJ

Hereke carpets used to be only produced in Hereke, a coastal town in Turkey, 60 km from Istanbul.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Islamic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Red, Beige and Ivory Handmade Silk Distressed Anatolian Hereke Rug
Red, Beige and Ivory Handmade Silk Distressed Anatolian Hereke Rug

Red, Beige and Ivory Handmade Silk Distressed Anatolian Hereke Rug

Located in North Bergen, NJ

Hereke carpets used to be only produced in Hereke, a coastal town in Turkey, 60 km from Istanbul.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Kazak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Red, Navy and Ivory Handmade Silk Distressed Anatolian Hereke Rug
Red, Navy and Ivory Handmade Silk Distressed Anatolian Hereke Rug

Red, Navy and Ivory Handmade Silk Distressed Anatolian Hereke Rug

Located in North Bergen, NJ

Hereke carpets used to be only produced in Hereke, a coastal town in Turkey, 60 km from Istanbul.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Kazak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Hand Knotted Silk Blue Beige and Red Rug Hereke
Antique Hand Knotted Silk Blue Beige and Red Rug Hereke

Antique Hand Knotted Silk Blue Beige and Red Rug Hereke

Located in Tilburg, Brabant

This silk has a beautiful deep shine and gives a rich look to the Hereke rug.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Other Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Hand Knotted Silk Blue and Red - Rug - Carpet - Hereke
Antique Hand Knotted Silk Blue and Red - Rug - Carpet - Hereke

Antique Hand Knotted Silk Blue and Red - Rug - Carpet - Hereke

Located in Tilburg, Brabant

Of this rug are both the warp and the weft threads of pure silk. This Hereke rug is in excellent condition and truly a feast for the eyes.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Other Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Hereke  Naturseide Özipek
Hereke  Naturseide Özipek

Hereke Naturseide Özipek

Unavailable|$45,135

Hereke Naturseide Özipek

Located in Baden-Baden, DE

Özipek war der bedeutendste Hersteller von handgeknüpften Hereke Seiden Teppichen. Das hier gezeigte Exemplar ist besonders fein geknüpft und hat auf den qm 1.4 Mio Knoten. Die Herst...

Category

Vintage 1970s Turkish Baroque Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Navy Blue, Beige and Ivory Handmade Silk Distressed Anatolian Hereke Rug
Navy Blue, Beige and Ivory Handmade Silk Distressed Anatolian Hereke Rug

Navy Blue, Beige and Ivory Handmade Silk Distressed Anatolian Hereke Rug

Located in North Bergen, NJ

Hereke carpets used to be only produced in Hereke, a coastal town in Turkey, 60 km from Istanbul.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Islamic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Mid-20th Century Turkish Hereke Ivory and Gold, Silk, 1950 Signed
Mid-20th Century Turkish Hereke Ivory and Gold, Silk, 1950 Signed

Mid-20th Century Turkish Hereke Ivory and Gold, Silk, 1950 Signed

Located in Williamsburg, VA

This is a spectacular example of a signed silk Turkish Hereke with around 900 knots per square inch.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Mid 20th Century Turkish Hereke Rug Depicting Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Mid 20th Century Turkish Hereke Rug Depicting Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Mid 20th Century Turkish Hereke Rug Depicting Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Located in London, GB

Hereke carpets are made with wool on cotton, camel hair on cotton, silk on cotton as well as silk on silk, which are knotted in small sizes.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Turkish Silk Hereke Rug
Antique Turkish Silk Hereke Rug

Antique Turkish Silk Hereke Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique Turkish Silk Hereke rug 3'3'' x 5'1''.

Category

Vintage 1920s Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

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Silk Hereke For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal silk hereke for your home. Each silk hereke for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, silk and organic material. If you’re shopping for a silk hereke, we have 65 options in-stock, while there are 12 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect silk hereke — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A silk hereke is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Rococo, Mid-Century Modern and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one silk hereke that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hereke and Mehraban Rugs produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Silk Hereke?

Prices for a silk hereke can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $388 and can go as high as $55,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,280.

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.