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Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 20926 Size 5' 0" X 11' 11" Design Anatolian Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin Turkey Age Antique/Vintage

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Old Malatya Cecim Jijim Runner Kilim Rug Anatolia Turkish Runner Carpet
Vintage Old Malatya Cecim Jijim Runner Kilim Rug Anatolia Turkish Runner Carpet

Vintage Old Malatya Cecim Jijim Runner Kilim Rug Anatolia Turkish Runner Carpet

Located in Tokyo, JP

This is a South Eastern Anatolian old runner Cecim Kilim from the Malatya region with a rare and beautiful color composition.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Tribal Turkish Sivas Runner
Tribal Turkish Sivas Runner

Tribal Turkish Sivas Runner

Located in New York, NY

A one-of-a-kind Turkish Sivas runner from the early 20th century. Measures: 3'5'' x 12'5''.

Category

20th Century Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 31637 Size 5' 0" X 10' 1" Design Anatolian Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin Turkey Age Antique/Vintage

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 31643 Size 2' 8" X 10' 2" Design Anatolian Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin Turkey Age Antique/Vintage

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 31639 Size 3' 6" X 11' 0" Design Anatolian Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin Turkey Age Antique/Vintage

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Runner
Antique Turkish Oushak Runner

Antique Turkish Oushak Runner

Located in New York, NY

A colorful small runner size antique Turkish Oushak from the early stages of the 20th century. Measures: 3'2'' x 6'.

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Bohemian Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Karapinar Runner
Antique Turkish Karapinar Runner

Antique Turkish Karapinar Runner

Located in New York, NY

Stunning early 20th century Turkish Karapinar runner with rich colors. Antique Turkish Karapinar rugs are very rare and are among the more intriguing examples, boasting a very dis...

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Kazak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Tulu Runner
Vintage Turkish Tulu Runner

Vintage Turkish Tulu Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A mid-20th century Turkish Tulu runner with white pinstripes and a soft hand.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Runner
Antique Turkish Oushak Runner

Antique Turkish Oushak Runner

Located in New York, NY

Colorful one of a kind antique Turkish oushak runner. Measures: 3'2'' x 12'10''.

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Spanish Colonial Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

53614 Vintage Turkish Oushak runner with English Tudor Style 03'04 x 10'10.

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Bohemian Runner
Vintage Turkish Bohemian Runner

Vintage Turkish Bohemian Runner

Located in New York, NY

A funky colorful mid-20th century one of a kind Turkish runner woven in central Turkey. The weaver included longer fringes on each side giving it a unique characteristic.

Category

20th Century Turkish Bohemian Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 25276 Size 5' 4" X 14' 5" Design Anatolian Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin Turkey Age Antique/Vintage

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 19763 Size 4' 4" X 11' 4" Design Anatolian Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin Turkey Age Antique/Vintage

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Terracotta Turkish Oushak Rug Runner 3'4 x 6'1
Vintage Terracotta Turkish Oushak Rug Runner 3'4 x 6'1

Vintage Terracotta Turkish Oushak Rug Runner 3'4 x 6'1

Located in New York, NY

3'4' x 6'1'. Oushak's are known for their soft palettes combined with eccentric drawing. Oushak in western Turkey has the longest continuous rug weaving history, stretching back at l...

Category

20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Konya Runner
Vintage Turkish Konya Runner

Vintage Turkish Konya Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A gorgeous Mid-20th Century Turkish Konya runner with the best Large Scale stylized flowers and geometric shapes woven in brilliant crimsons, oranges, light indigos, pinks, and white...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Oushak Rug Blue & Ivory Handwoven Wool Runner Rug 2'11" x 16'5"
Turkish Oushak Rug Blue & Ivory Handwoven Wool Runner Rug 2'11" x 16'5"

Turkish Oushak Rug Blue & Ivory Handwoven Wool Runner Rug 2'11" x 16'5"

By Asian Modern

Located in Houston, TX

Turkish Oushak Rug Blue & Ivory Handwoven Wool Runner Rug 2'11" x 16'5" This Turkish Oushak runner is crafted from handwoven wool using traditional pile-knotting techniques.

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Yagcibedir Runner
Vintage Turkish Yagcibedir Runner

Vintage Turkish Yagcibedir Runner

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Late 20th century Turkish Yagcibedir runner with nice design and beautiful colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation.

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Konya Runner
Vintage Turkish Konya Runner

Vintage Turkish Konya Runner

Located in New York, NY

One of a kind small decorative Vintage Turkish konya runner.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Oushak Rug Ivory & Blue Handwoven Wool Runner Rug 2'11" x 13'4"
Turkish Oushak Rug Ivory & Blue Handwoven Wool Runner Rug 2'11" x 13'4"

Turkish Oushak Rug Ivory & Blue Handwoven Wool Runner Rug 2'11" x 13'4"

By Asian Modern

Located in Houston, TX

Turkish Oushak Rug Ivory & Blue Handwoven Wool Runner Rug 2'11" x 13'4" This Turkish Oushak runner is crafted from handwoven wool using traditional pile-knotting techniques.

Category

2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique 19th Century Fine Turkish Yuruk Long Runner Rug
Antique 19th Century Fine Turkish Yuruk Long Runner Rug

Antique 19th Century Fine Turkish Yuruk Long Runner Rug

Located in London, GB

Antique 19th Century Fine Turkish Yuruk Long Runner Rug 7ft 4in x 3ft 6in 224cm. x 107cm.

Category

Antique 19th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, 1940s
Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, 1940s

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, 1940s

Located in Norwalk, CT

A hand knotted vintage Turkish Anatolian runner with an all-over geometric design.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, 1940s
Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, 1940s

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, 1940s

Located in Norwalk, CT

A hand knotted vintage Turkish Anatolian runner with an all-over geometric design.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Narrow Vintage Turkish Runner
Narrow Vintage Turkish Runner

Narrow Vintage Turkish Runner

Located in New York, NY

One of a kind decorative Vintage Turkish Konya runner with a repetitive borderless motif in soft pink on a creamy yellow field Measures: 2'4'' x 9'3''.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Prairie School Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Striking Turkish Kilim Runner
Striking Turkish Kilim Runner

Striking Turkish Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A striking vintage mid-20th century Turkish Konya Kilim runner with a gold and gray striped pattern on a cream colored background.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Deco Runner
Vintage Turkish Deco Runner

Vintage Turkish Deco Runner

Located in New York, NY

Rare size mid-20th century Turkish Deco long and narrow runner with a repetitive all-over checkerboard design. Measures: 2'3'' x 15'6''.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Pre-Columbian Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Kurd Runner
Vintage Turkish Kurd Runner

Vintage Turkish Kurd Runner

$1,200Sale Price|40% Off

Vintage Turkish Kurd Runner

Located in New York, NY

Full pile Turkish runner from the middle of the 20th century. 2'8'' x 12'2''

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Terracotta Turkish Oushak Rug Runner 3'5 x 12'9
Vintage Terracotta Turkish Oushak Rug Runner 3'5 x 12'9

Vintage Terracotta Turkish Oushak Rug Runner 3'5 x 12'9

Located in New York, NY

3'5' x 12'9'. Oushak's are known for their soft palettes combined with eccentric drawing. Oushak in western Turkey has the longest continuous rug weaving history, stretching back at ...

Category

20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Knotted Turkish Bijar Runner Rug, Wool & Silk Hallway Carpet
Hand-Knotted Turkish Bijar Runner Rug, Wool & Silk Hallway Carpet

Hand-Knotted Turkish Bijar Runner Rug, Wool & Silk Hallway Carpet

Located in Los Gatos, CA

This elegant hand-knotted Bijar runner rug is a beautiful example of traditional craftsmanship, expertly woven in Turkey using a luxurious blend of wool and silk.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner
Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner

Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner

$1,000Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner

Located in New York, NY

One of a kind Vintage Turkish Kilim runner from the middle of the 20th century 1'9'' x 8'6''

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Navajo Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Striped Rug Stair Runner, Handmade Carpet Turkish Kilim Rug, Antique Kilims
Striped Rug Stair Runner, Handmade Carpet Turkish Kilim Rug, Antique Kilims

Striped Rug Stair Runner, Handmade Carpet Turkish Kilim Rug, Antique Kilims

Located in Wembley, GB

This handmade carpet Turkish rug is an antique rug traditional handwoven runner rug from Turkey.

Category

Antique 1880s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Bohemian Turkish Tulu Runner
Bohemian Turkish Tulu Runner

Bohemian Turkish Tulu Runner

$2,400Sale Price|20% Off

Bohemian Turkish Tulu Runner

Located in New York, NY

Cheerful Turkish Tulu shag runner featuring a cherry red open ground surrounded by a colorful floral border. 2'11'' x 10'9''

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Narrow Turkish Anatolian Runner
Narrow Turkish Anatolian Runner

Narrow Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in New York, NY

Mid-20th century Turkish runner in predominant soft pink. Narrow and long. Measures: 1'11” x 14'1”.

Category

20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Brown Turkish Floral Runner
Brown Turkish Floral Runner

Brown Turkish Floral Runner

Located in New York, NY

Mid-20th century Turkish runner with an all over repetitive flower design. 2'11'' x 7'8''

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Vienna Secession Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Neutral Turkish Deco Runner
Neutral Turkish Deco Runner

Neutral Turkish Deco Runner

Located in New York, NY

Neutral color vintage one of a kind wide Turkish Deco gallery runner with an all-over diamond motif A chic piece, circa mid-20th century. Measures: 4'5” x 11'4”.

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Sivas Runner
Antique Turkish Sivas Runner

Antique Turkish Sivas Runner

$2,600Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Turkish Sivas Runner

Located in New York, NY

Narrow Turkish Sivas runner with icy blue field and deep reds.

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish American Colonial Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Runner
Antique Turkish Oushak Runner

Antique Turkish Oushak Runner

Located in Closter, NJ

Oushak carpets are named after the large town in western Anatolia (Turkey) where they were woven. This town has been a major weaving center for rug production since the reign of the ...

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Modern Patchwork Kilim Runner in Gray Multi-Color Stripe Pattern
Rug & Kilim's Modern Patchwork Kilim Runner in Gray Multi-Color Stripe Pattern

Rug & Kilim's Modern Patchwork Kilim Runner in Gray Multi-Color Stripe Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in a wool flat-weave utilizing vintage yarns, this modern Kilim runner from Rug & Kilim’s Patchwork Kilim rug collection marries inspiration from midcentury Kilim rugs with...

Category

2010s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Tulu Filikli Runner
Turkish Tulu Filikli Runner

Turkish Tulu Filikli Runner

$2,000Sale Price|20% Off

Turkish Tulu Filikli Runner

Located in New York, NY

Wild Turkish Tulu shag runner. Original size and colors with a striped white and brown Kilim backing. 2'4'' x 8'9''

Category

20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Modern Patchwork Kilim Runner in Gray Multi-Color Stripe Pattern
Rug & Kilim's Modern Patchwork Kilim Runner in Gray Multi-Color Stripe Pattern

Rug & Kilim's Modern Patchwork Kilim Runner in Gray Multi-Color Stripe Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in a wool flat-weave utilizing vintage yarns, this modern Kilim runner from Rug & Kilim’s Patchwork Kilim rug collection marries inspiration from midcentury Kilim rugs with...

Category

2010s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Midcentury Turkish Anatolian Runner
Midcentury Turkish Anatolian Runner

Midcentury Turkish Anatolian Runner

$1,800Sale Price|20% Off

Midcentury Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in New York, NY

Colorful vintage one of a kind narrow Turkish Anatolian runner.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Ushak Runner
Vintage Turkish Ushak Runner

Vintage Turkish Ushak Runner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Turkish Ushak rug from the early 1900s possesses an irresistible allure with its evenly worn areas and three central medallions. This masterpiece is a timeless representation of ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Turkish Runner, Solid Monochrome in Charcoal - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Distressed Turkish Runner, Solid Monochrome in Charcoal - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Distressed Turkish Runner, Solid Monochrome in Charcoal - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 2x8 vintage runner is a sophisticated addition to Rug & Kilim’s Turkish collection—a masterpiece of the Mid-Century style, hand-knotted in wool and cotton and originating fr...

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Tribal Turkish Runner
Tribal Turkish Runner

Tribal Turkish Runner

Located in New York, NY

Tribal Turkish Geometric runner from the middle of the 20th century. Measures: 2'10'' x 10'3''.

Category

Mid-20th Century Bohemian Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Knotted Turkish Tabriz Wool Runner Rug, 2'7" x 12'5"
Hand-Knotted Turkish Tabriz Wool Runner Rug, 2'7" x 12'5"

Hand-Knotted Turkish Tabriz Wool Runner Rug, 2'7" x 12'5"

Located in Los Gatos, CA

This elegant hand-knotted Tabriz runner rug is crafted in Turkey from premium wool and features a beautifully balanced classic design.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Knotted Turkish Bijar Wool Runner Rug, 2'9" x 10'
Hand-Knotted Turkish Bijar Wool Runner Rug, 2'9" x 10'

Hand-Knotted Turkish Bijar Wool Runner Rug, 2'9" x 10'

Located in Los Gatos, CA

This elegant hand-knotted Bijar runner rug is crafted in Turkey from premium wool and showcases a beautifully detailed classic design.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A simple yet chic Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak rug with an all-over geometric pattern woven in muted pinks, golds, oranges, and natural colored wools, and all surrounded by a bord...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Checkerboard Deco Turkish Runner
Checkerboard Deco Turkish Runner

Checkerboard Deco Turkish Runner

$1,000Sale Price|20% Off

Checkerboard Deco Turkish Runner

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century Turkish deco runner with an all-over checkerboard design. Plum , green, brown, pink and ivory acccents are dominants 3' x 6'9''

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Beautiful Vintage Turkish Runner
Beautiful Vintage Turkish Runner

Beautiful Vintage Turkish Runner

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Pretty Turkish hallway rug, with geometric designs and pretty colors on a pink background, entirely hand-knotted, with wool pile on a wool foundation.

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, Wide Hallway Runner
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, Wide Hallway Runner

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, Wide Hallway Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

50288, vintage Turkish Oushak runner, wide hallway runner. Dazzling like a tilt a whirl of flower petals, this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner features a playful, col...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Old Kars Kilim Eastern Turkey Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Runner Carpet
Vintage Old Kars Kilim Eastern Turkey Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Runner Carpet

Vintage Old Kars Kilim Eastern Turkey Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Runner Carpet

Located in Tokyo, JP

This is an old vintage kilim from the Kars region in northeastern Anatolia. This old kilim has a wonderful chic color scheme and a mature softness. If you look at the precise beauty...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Vintage Old Kars Runner Kilim Eastern Turkey Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet
Vintage Old Kars Runner Kilim Eastern Turkey Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet

Vintage Old Kars Runner Kilim Eastern Turkey Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet

Located in Tokyo, JP

This is an old vintage kilim from the Kars region in northeastern Anatolia. The old sector and newer southern districts of Kars are joined by a bridge built by the Seljuk Turks over...

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Mid-20th Century Colorful Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug
Mid-20th Century Colorful Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug

Mid-20th Century Colorful Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful vintage runner rug, hand knotted wool with a light brown field, multi-color accents in multi medallion design, circa 1940. This rug measures 2' 10" x 10' 3".

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

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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.