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Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Sivas Runner
Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Sivas Runner

Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Sivas Runner

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th-century fine colorful Turkish Sivas runner Measures: 3'3'' x 9'1''.

Category

20th Century Turkish Agra Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

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

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Tribal Style, Hallway Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

73636 Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Tribal Style, Hallway Runner.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in New York, NY

a mid-20th-century Turkish Anatolian Runner Details rug no. j3528 size 3' 2" x 10' 6" (97 x 320 cm)

Category

20th Century Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Turkish Anatolian Runner
Galerie Shabab Collection Turkish Anatolian Runner

Galerie Shabab Collection Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in New York, NY

This mid-20th-century Turkish Anatolian runner presents a bold, minimalist pattern of repeating stepped diagonal bands extending continuously across the field.

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Sivas Runner
Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Sivas Runner

Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Sivas Runner

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th-century Turkish Sivas Runner Details rug no. j1884 size 2' 9" x 11' 2" (84 x 340 cm)

Category

20th Century Turkish Agra Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Medallion Runner
Vintage Turkish Medallion Runner

Vintage Turkish Medallion Runner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The exquisite Turkish Anatolian rug is skillfully crafted using high-quality wool, which is then woven on a wool foundation to create a stunning and timeless masterpiece. Its unparal...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Geometric Runner 2'7'' x 7'0"
Turkish Geometric Runner 2'7'' x 7'0"

Turkish Geometric Runner 2'7'' x 7'0"

Located in New York, NY

Turkish Geometric Runner 2'7'' x 7'0". This small runner/long rug has a subtle lozenge lattice pattern of two complete and two half columns of dark brick stepped, nested crosses, wi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in New York, NY

a Tribal Turkish mid 20th century Anatolian Runner Details rug no. r5117 size 2' 9" x 11' 10" (84 x 361 cm) rug type Anatolian

Category

20th Century Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Turkish Oushak Small Runner
Zabihi Collection Turkish Oushak Small Runner

Zabihi Collection Turkish Oushak Small Runner

Located in New York, NY

mid 20th century Turkish Oushak Formal Runner Details rug no. j3816 size 3' 2" x 7' (97 x 213 cm)

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Adirondack Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Kurdish Runner from Turkey
Kurdish Runner from Turkey

Kurdish Runner from Turkey

Located in Dublin, NH

A cheerful full-pile runner in shades of rust-red, gold, ivory, burnt orange, brown and light blue.

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Rugs

Turkish Geometric Runner 2'6'' x 7'10''
Turkish Geometric Runner 2'6'' x 7'10''

Turkish Geometric Runner 2'6'' x 7'10''

Located in New York, NY

Turkish Geometric Runner 2'6'' x 7'10''. This Kenare (runner) shows an unusually unbalanced straw field with two off set columns of chessboard stylized floral guls pushed to one sid...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in New York, NY

a Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Runner Details rug no. r5638 size 2' 8" x 14' 5" (81 x 439 cm)

Category

20th Century Turkish Gothic Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in New York, NY

A colorful Turkish Anatolian runner from the middle of the 20th century.

Category

20th Century Turkish Gothic Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Sumak Runner 2'6'' x 8'0"
Turkish Sumak Runner 2'6'' x 8'0"

Turkish Sumak Runner 2'6'' x 8'0"

Located in New York, NY

Turkish Sumak Runner 2'6'' x 8'0". A technique rather than a specific type, in which warps are wrapped by colored wefts to create a pattern.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Turkish Sumak Runner 2'8'' x 8'0"
Turkish Sumak Runner 2'8'' x 8'0"

Turkish Sumak Runner 2'8'' x 8'0"

$392Sale Price|20% Off

Turkish Sumak Runner 2'8'' x 8'0"

Located in New York, NY

Turkish Sumak Runner 2'8'' x 8'0". A technique rather than a specific type, in which warps are wrapped by colored wefts to create a pattern.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner

Located in New York, NY

Long Turkish Kilim Runner from the middle of the 20th century Measures: 3' x 15'9".

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Navajo Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner

Located in New York, NY

a mid 20th century turkish Kilim runner Details rug no. r3816 size 3' x 10' 11" (91 x 333 cm)

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Navajo Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Geometric Turkish Anatolian Runner
Zabihi Collection Geometric Turkish Anatolian Runner

Zabihi Collection Geometric Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in New York, NY

Turkish Anatolian runner with a simple multi medallion motif on a camel ground from the middle of the 20th century.

Category

20th Century Turkish Dutch Colonial Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mehraban Overdyed Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Mehraban Overdyed Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Mehraban Overdyed Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

The effervescent sophistication and rustic colour scheme bring elegance to this Vintage Turkish Anatolian runner. It embodies an allover interconnected botanical pattern that feature...

Category

Vintage 1920s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Sivas Runner 1965
Turkish Sivas Runner 1965

Turkish Sivas Runner 1965

Located in New York, NY

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Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Handmade Turkish Anatolian Small Runner
Contemporary Handmade Turkish Anatolian Small Runner

Contemporary Handmade Turkish Anatolian Small Runner

Located in New York, NY

A modern Turkish Anatolian small runner handmade during the 21st century.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mehraban Overdyed Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Mehraban Overdyed Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Mehraban Overdyed Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

With a bold architectural pattern and striking appeal, this impressive Vintage Turkish Overdyed Anatolian Runner can beautifully blend contemporary, modern, and traditional interiors.

Category

Vintage 1920s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Geometric Turkish Anatolian  Runner
Zabihi Collection Geometric Turkish Anatolian  Runner

Zabihi Collection Geometric Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in New York, NY

A Turkish anatolian runner from the middle of the 20th century.

Category

20th Century Turkish Gothic Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Konya Runner
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Konya Runner

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Konya Runner

Located in New York, NY

One-of-a-kind decorative Vintage Turkish Konya runner Measures: 3'11'' x 11'4''.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Prairie School Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Funky Vintage Turkish Anatolian Long Runner
Funky Vintage Turkish Anatolian Long Runner

Funky Vintage Turkish Anatolian Long Runner

Located in New York, NY

Turkish Anatolian runner from the middle of the 20th century with a funky pattern and coloration Measures: 3' x 11'2''

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pair of Vintage Turkish Oushak Runners, Matching Hallway Runners
Pair of Vintage Turkish Oushak Runners, Matching Hallway Runners

Pair of Vintage Turkish Oushak Runners, Matching Hallway Runners

Located in Dallas, TX

51794-51795 Pair of Matching Vintage Turkish Oushak Rugs. In this stunning hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug, the marriage of modern rustic style and timeless elegance is ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Wonderful Vintage Turkish Konya Kilimanjaros Runner
Wonderful Vintage Turkish Konya Kilimanjaros Runner

Wonderful Vintage Turkish Konya Kilimanjaros Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A vintage Turkish Konya Kilim runner with a wonderful black, white, crimson, pale indigo, pale green, and cream striped pattern with embroidered stylized flowers.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner

Located in New York, NY

Mid 20th century one of a kind Turkish Oushak runner Measures: 3'3'' x 12'6''.

Category

20th Century Turkish American Classical Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Long Pastel Turkish Anatolian Geometric Runner
Long Pastel Turkish Anatolian Geometric Runner

Long Pastel Turkish Anatolian Geometric Runner

Located in New York, NY

A rare size late 20th-century Turkish geometric runner in pastel tones. pretty pinks , orange and cream accents.

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Georgian Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Turkish Anatolian Geometric Runner
Zabihi Collection Turkish Anatolian Geometric Runner

Zabihi Collection Turkish Anatolian Geometric Runner

Located in New York, NY

A mid-20th-century Turkish geometric runner in earth tones Measures: 2'10" x 13'10''.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Georgian Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rug Runner
New Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rug Runner

New Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

53824 New Contemporary Turkish Oushak rug runner, 02'10 x 13'00. This hand-knotted wool contemporary Turkish Oushak runner features an all-over botanical pattern composed of amorphou...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Turkish Sivas Small Runner
Zabihi Collection Turkish Sivas Small Runner

Zabihi Collection Turkish Sivas Small Runner

Located in New York, NY

A fine narrow and small Turkish Sivas runner in rich red and gold tones. 2' x 6'5''

Category

20th Century Turkish Agra Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1970's Turkish Oushak Carpet Runner
1970's Turkish Oushak Carpet Runner

1970's Turkish Oushak Carpet Runner

$3,248Sale Price|20% Off

1970's Turkish Oushak Carpet Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

53917 Vintage Red Turkish Oushak Rug Runner, 03'05 x 09'07. This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug runner enchants with a striking balance of vibrant and subdued colors, s...

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Tribal Turkish Anatolian Runner
Zabihi Collection Tribal Turkish Anatolian Runner

Zabihi Collection Tribal Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in New York, NY

Mid 20th century tribal Turkish Anatolian runner with a tribal design in brown, orange, pink and ivory dominant accents Measures: 2'8" x 12'4''.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Turkish Konya Runner
Mid-20th Century Turkish Konya Runner

Mid-20th Century Turkish Konya Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A stunning Mid-20th Century Turkish Konya runner with a simple all-over diamond pattern woven in the most wonderful color palette of pastel pinks, indigos, golds, and oranges, and se...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Worn Out Antique Turkish Oushak Runner
Worn Out Antique Turkish Oushak Runner

Worn Out Antique Turkish Oushak Runner

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 25728 Size 3' 3" X 7' 8" Design Oushak Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin Turkey Age Antique/Vintage

Category

Antique Early 1900s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tulip Vintage Turkish Konya Wide Runner
Tulip Vintage Turkish Konya Wide Runner

Tulip Vintage Turkish Konya Wide Runner

Located in New York, NY

One of a kind decorative Vintage Turkish Konya runner with running red tulips on a neutral field Measures: 3'6'' x 10'5''.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Prairie School Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Earth-Tone Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner
Earth-Tone Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner

Earth-Tone Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

50146 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 03’09 x 15’01. Bucolic charm meets imitable warmth in this vintage Turkish Oushak rug The delicate botanical design and golden earthy hues woven in...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Muted Turkish Ghiordes Floral Wide Runner
Muted Turkish Ghiordes Floral Wide Runner

Muted Turkish Ghiordes Floral Wide Runner

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th century muted Turkish Ghiordes wide runner. Measures: 3'11" x 12'10".

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Arts and Crafts Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Runner
Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Runner

Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Runner

Located in New York, NY

Turkish, circa 1920 Handwoven.

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Kars Gallery Size Runner
Vintage Turkish Kars Gallery Size Runner

Vintage Turkish Kars Gallery Size Runner

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 32009 Size 5' 2" x 12' 8" Design Kars Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin Turkey Age Antique/Vintage

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Kars Gallery Size Runner
Vintage Turkish Kars Gallery Size Runner

Vintage Turkish Kars Gallery Size Runner

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 32011 Size 5' 3" x 11' 3" Design Kars Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin Turkey Age Antique/Vintage

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish White Color Konya Runner
Vintage Turkish White Color Konya Runner

Vintage Turkish White Color Konya Runner

Located in New York, NY

One of a kind decorative Vintage Turkish Konya runner in white and olive green.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Prairie School Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Ghiordes Runner
Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Ghiordes Runner

Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Ghiordes Runner

Located in New York, NY

A vivacious antique Turkish Ghiordes runner. Floral in the field and border.

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Art Nouveau Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Long Checkerboard Vintage Turkish Deco Runner
Long Checkerboard Vintage Turkish Deco Runner

Long Checkerboard Vintage Turkish Deco Runner

Located in New York, NY

Rare long runner size 3rd quarter of the 20th century Turkish deco rug with a repetitive all-over checkerboard design in an assortment of different colors.

Category

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

Materials

Wool

1950's Turkish Oushak Carpet Runner
1950's Turkish Oushak Carpet Runner

1950's Turkish Oushak Carpet Runner

$1,119Sale Price|20% Off

1950's Turkish Oushak Carpet Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

53215 Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Elizabethan Medieval style.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Shabby Chic Small Runner
Vintage Turkish Shabby Chic Small Runner

Vintage Turkish Shabby Chic Small Runner

Located in New York, NY

a fun small runner size mid 20th century Turkish Deco rug with a repetitive diamond motif throughout 3'6'' x 7'1''

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Turkish Sumak Runner 2'6'' x 10'0"
Turkish Sumak Runner 2'6'' x 10'0"

Turkish Sumak Runner 2'6'' x 10'0"

Located in New York, NY

A technique rather than a specific type, in which warps are wrapped by colored wefts to create a pattern. Caucasian, Turkish, Persian and other types. Produces a flat surface, pilele...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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

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

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Modern Traditional Style, Hallway Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner with Traditional style evokes the peaceful grandeur of casual elegance.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Milas Runner Geometric Runner Rug, Red Carpet Runner, Wool Rug
Vintage Turkish Milas Runner Geometric Runner Rug, Red Carpet Runner, Wool Rug

Vintage Turkish Milas Runner Geometric Runner Rug, Red Carpet Runner, Wool Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

Step onto history with our vintage geometric runner rug, a stunning piece that bridges the elegance of tradition with contemporary allure. Hand-knotted with precision and care, this ...

Category

20th Century Turkish Hollywood Regency Turkish Rugs

Materials

Organic Material, Wool, Cotton

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Warm, Neutral Colors, Hallway Runner
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Warm, Neutral Colors, Hallway Runner

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Warm, Neutral Colors, Hallway Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

50230, a vintage Turkish Oushak rug runner. This vintage Turkish Oushak runner in warm colors features four intricate connected floral medallions, each with a cruciform with a gul to...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Turkish Angora Oushak Runner
Zabihi Collection Turkish Angora Oushak Runner

Zabihi Collection Turkish Angora Oushak Runner

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century Rare size angora Oushak runner in ivory and gold. 1'3'' x 5'6''

Category

20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Angora

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

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Traditional Modern Style, Hallway Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

An elaborate Turkish design and rich waves of abrash creates a mesmerizing sense of well-balanced proportions in this vintage Turkish Oushak carpet runner.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mehraban Vintage Turkish Anatolian Konya Runner
Mehraban Vintage Turkish Anatolian Konya Runner

Mehraban Vintage Turkish Anatolian Konya Runner

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Konya is a noteworthy masterpiece that brings sophistication to any room. Three grandiose sets consisting of motifs and elements work well with the remarkable borders. Turkish Anatol...

Category

Vintage 1920s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Turkish Runners For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of Turkish runners for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique Turkish runners was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. There are 2558 antique and vintage Turkish runners for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 284 modern editions to choose from as well. Turkish runners have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of Turkish runners to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco Turkish runners are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made Turkish runners over the years, but those made by Zeki Müren, Rug & Kilim and Begüm Cana Özgür are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Turkish Runners?

Prices for Turkish runners start at $220 and top out at $58,000 with the average selling for $2,685.

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.

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