Fine Red Floral Turkish 20th Century Runner
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century red field Turkish runner with an all-over repetitive flower design on a red field.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Romantic Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
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Colorful 20th Century 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
Narrow Shabby Chic Green Background Vintage 20th Century Turkish Deco Runner
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Narrow Shabby Chic Green Background Vintage 20th Century Turkish Deco Runner
Located in New York, NY
A distressed Turkish runner with an all-over diamond motif.
Category
Vintage 1940s Turkish Art Deco Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Antique Turkish Wool Runner
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Turkish runner, hand knotted wool with a pink, peach field, and multi-color accents in center medallion design.
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Anatolian Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A bold Anatolian Turkish runner with three large diamond medallions with repeated concentric circles and living amidst a field of stylized flowers set against a rich crimson backgrou...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Vintage Red Turkish Accent Size Runner
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind vintage Turkish runner with a all-over borderless design with running circles on a sweet red ground. 4'8'' x 9'10''
Category
20th Century Turkish Gustavian Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Yellow Green 20th Century Wool Handmade Turkish Konya Runner
Located in New York, NY
A borderless runner made from a large vintage Turkish runner in predominant shades in yellow and green.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Agra Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Khotan Style Runner
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish runner, in the style of East Turkestan Khotan carpets, handmade during the mid-20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Khotan Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection bright Yellow Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
A Bright yellow Turkish Runner from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century.
Category
20th Century Turkish Gothic Revival Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Rug
$1,250 / item
Vintage Turkish Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Turkish runner, muted tones, wool
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
2.6x7.7 ft Hand Knotted Turkish Kitchen Runner Rug. Corridor Rug. Hallway Runner
$697Sale Price|40% Off
2.6x7.7 ft Hand Knotted Turkish Kitchen Runner Rug. Corridor Rug. Hallway Runner
Located in Spring Valley, NY
If you are searching for a hand-knotted Turkish runner rug, Turkish wool runner, hallway runner, wool kitchen runner, stairway runner rug, entryway runner rug, handmade wool runner, ...
Category
2010s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
4x13 ft Floral Hallway Runner. Beige Kitchen Runner Rug. Turkish Corridor Rug
$1,806Sale Price|40% Off
4x13 ft Floral Hallway Runner. Beige Kitchen Runner Rug. Turkish Corridor Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
If you are searching for a hand-knotted Turkish runner rug, Turkish wool runner, hallway runner, wool kitchen runner, stairway runner rug, entryway runner rug, handmade wool runner, ...
Category
2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Colorful Red Yellow Turkish Melas Early 20th Century Wool Runner
Located in New York, NY
Fine quality bright Turkish runner with an elegant vertical floral motif.
Category
20th Century Turkish Romantic Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Turkish Oushak Runner, Circa 1930s
Located in New York, NY
This solidly woven Turkish runner has a mustard gold field displaying three widely spaced small, scalloped, pendanted medallion.
Category
Vintage 1930s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Red Turkish Oushak Runner
Located in New York, NY
Four oval medallions in French floral style decorate the red field of this western Turkish runner. Small rose bunches fill in along the sdies of the field.
Category
Vintage 1930s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
2.6x8.6 ft Beige Runner Rug for Corridor. Hand Knotted Turkish Wool Runner Rug
$813Sale Price|40% Off
2.6x8.6 ft Beige Runner Rug for Corridor. Hand Knotted Turkish Wool Runner Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
If you are searching for a hand-knotted Turkish runner rug, Turkish wool runner, hallway runner, wool kitchen runner, stairway runner rug, entryway runner rug, handmade wool runner, ...
Category
2010s Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Soft Red Turkish Lion Pictorial Runner
Located in New York, NY
A decorative subtle colored Turkish runner depicting four lions in between a central medallion motif and multiple borders.
Category
20th Century Turkish Expressionist Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, Handwoven Wool Pile, Geometric Pattern, 3' x 15'
Located in Barrington, IL
Dimensions: 2’ 10” x 14’ 8” Date of Manufacture: 2nd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Turkey Material: Wool pile on a wool foundation with vegetable dyes Condition: Wear co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Soft Pastel Blue, Lavender and Pink Tones
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 2'7 x 8'6. Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Soft Pastel Blue, Lavender and Pink Tones.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Turkish Wool Runner, Hand-Knotted, Pink & Peach, 1920
$3,300Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Turkish Wool Runner, Hand-Knotted, Pink & Peach, 1920
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Turkish runner, hand knotted wool with a pink, peach field, and multi-color accents in center medallion design.
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Gallery Runner in Soft Beige and Taupe 3'8 x 13'4
Located in Atlanta, GA
Suitable for layering or standing alone as a design focal point. Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, Turkish Wool Gallery Runner, Beige Oushak Runner, Taupe Turkish Runner Rug, Handwoven...
Category
Vintage 1940s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
1940s Vintage Turkish Anatolian Wool Runner In Red with Tribal Motif
$1,050Sale Price|25% Off
1940s Vintage Turkish Anatolian Wool Runner In Red with Tribal Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
A beautiful vintage Turkish runner featuring a red field and a tribal geometric design that covers the entire rug, with light brown and yellow accents.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Unique & Colorful Turkish Kars Runner with Tribal Designs and Geometric Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Turkish runner in tan background, accent colors, orange, tan, ivory, pink, taupe, Keivan Woven Arts / rug/TU-MTU-4879, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 1940 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Unique & Colorful Turkish Kars Runner with Tribal Designs and Geometric Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Turkish runner in Brown background, accent colors, tan, green, light blue, taupe, Keivan Woven Arts / rug/TU-MTU-121, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 1940 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Turkish Kars Runner with Faded Taupe and Pale Aqua Geometric Medallions
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handmade Vintage Turkish Anatolian Wool Runner In Terracotta with Tribal Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
A beautiful vintage Turkish runner featuring a terracotta field and a tribal geometric design that covers the entire rug, with accents in gray and beige colors.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
1940s Vintage Traditional Turkish Anatolian Wool Runner in Rust Color
$1,162Sale Price|25% Off
1940s Vintage Traditional Turkish Anatolian Wool Runner in Rust Color
Located in Norwalk, CT
A beautiful vintage Turkish runner featuring a red-rust field decorated with a tribal traditional medallion design that stretches across the entire rug, highlighted by navy blue, bei...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
20th Century Bright Color Vintage Turkish Star Motif Full Pile Bohemian Runner
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Turkish runner with a bright all-over star motif.
Category
20th Century Turkish Bohemian Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Turkish Kilim Runner, Brick Red, 345x108 CM, 1970 by Unknown Weaver
$1,395Sale Price|20% Off
Turkish Kilim Runner, Brick Red, 345x108 CM, 1970 by Unknown Weaver
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Simple design in this beautiful Turkish runner: background color in brick red with few sparse stylized flowers drawings.
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Other Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
4.8x11.6 Ft Vintage Oushak Wool Runner Rug. Handmade Turkish Corridor Carpet
$943Sale Price|50% Off
4.8x11.6 Ft Vintage Oushak Wool Runner Rug. Handmade Turkish Corridor Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Ideal for high-traffic areas, this handmade Turkish runner rug brings warmth and character to your home.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
4.6x12.2 Ft Turkish Corridor Rug, Circa 1960, Vintage Handmade Hallway Runner
$1,006Sale Price|40% Off
4.6x12.2 Ft Turkish Corridor Rug, Circa 1960, Vintage Handmade Hallway Runner
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A gorgeous vintage Turkish runner rug, hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on wool foundation.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
4.8x12 ft Beige Corridor Rug from Turkey, Vintage Handmade Hallway Runner
$1,008Sale Price|40% Off
4.8x12 ft Beige Corridor Rug from Turkey, Vintage Handmade Hallway Runner
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish runner rug, hand-knotted with low wool pile on cotton foundation.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
2.7x8 ft Hand Knotted Blush, Ivory Wool Runner Rug. Turkish Floral Corridor Rug
$769Sale Price|40% Off
2.7x8 ft Hand Knotted Blush, Ivory Wool Runner Rug. Turkish Floral Corridor Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
If you are searching for a hand-knotted Turkish runner rug, Turkish wool runner, hallway runner, wool kitchen runner, stairway runner rug, entryway runner rug, handmade wool runner, ...
Category
2010s Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
2.6x8 ft Hand Knotted Turkish Kitchen Runner Rug in Beige, Brown. Corridor Rug
$726Sale Price|40% Off
2.6x8 ft Hand Knotted Turkish Kitchen Runner Rug in Beige, Brown. Corridor Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
If you are searching for a hand-knotted Turkish runner rug, Turkish wool runner, hallway runner, wool kitchen runner, stairway runner rug, entryway runner rug, handmade wool runner, ...
Category
2010s Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
3.2x12 ft Turkish Hallway Runner Rug. Navy Blue, Blush Kitchen Rug. Corridor Rug
$1,648Sale Price|40% Off
3.2x12 ft Turkish Hallway Runner Rug. Navy Blue, Blush Kitchen Rug. Corridor Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
If you are searching for a hand-knotted Turkish runner rug, Turkish wool runner, hallway runner, wool kitchen runner, stairway runner rug, entryway runner rug, handmade wool runner, ...
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
2.6x11.4 Ft Turkish Vintage Hand Knotted Hallway Runner Rug with Floral Motif
$945Sale Price|40% Off
2.6x11.4 Ft Turkish Vintage Hand Knotted Hallway Runner Rug with Floral Motif
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish runner rug for hallway decor. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on cotton foundation.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
4.8x13 Ft Traditional Vintage Handmade Turkish Wool Runner Rug for Hallway
$1,256Sale Price|40% Off
4.8x13 Ft Traditional Vintage Handmade Turkish Wool Runner Rug for Hallway
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish runner rug for hallway decor. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on cotton foundation.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
4.6x12.6 Ft Turkish Floral Pattern Runner. Vintage Hand Knotted Rug for Hallway
$828Sale Price|40% Off
4.6x12.6 Ft Turkish Floral Pattern Runner. Vintage Hand Knotted Rug for Hallway
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish runner rug for hallway decor. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on cotton foundation.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Colorful Turkish Anatolian Wide Runner
Located in New York, NY
Bright red medallions highlight this wide vintage Turkish Runner . Signed by weaver and dated in arabic.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
3x8.7 Ft Vintage Village Runner Rug from Turkey, Hand-knotted Corridor Rug
$449Sale Price|40% Off
3x8.7 Ft Vintage Village Runner Rug from Turkey, Hand-knotted Corridor Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish runner rug for hallway decor. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on cotton foundation.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
2.6x9.7 ft Handknotted Wool Runner Rug. Corridor Runner. Kitchen Runner Rug
$899Sale Price|40% Off
2.6x9.7 ft Handknotted Wool Runner Rug. Corridor Runner. Kitchen Runner Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
If you are searching for a hand-knotted Turkish runner rug, Turkish wool runner, hallway runner, wool kitchen runner, stairway runner rug, entryway runner rug, handmade wool runner, ...
Category
2010s Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
3.2x13.6 Ft Vintage Turkish Handmade Hallway Runner in Brick Red, 100% Wool Rug
$1,050Sale Price|40% Off
3.2x13.6 Ft Vintage Turkish Handmade Hallway Runner in Brick Red, 100% Wool Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish runner rug. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on cotton foundation.
Category
Vintage 1950s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
2.7x6 ft Handknotted Wool Runner Rug. Red Corridor Runner. Kitchen Runner Rug
$568Sale Price|40% Off
2.7x6 ft Handknotted Wool Runner Rug. Red Corridor Runner. Kitchen Runner Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
If you are searching for a hand-knotted Turkish runner rug, Turkish wool runner, hallway runner, wool kitchen runner, stairway runner rug, entryway runner rug, handmade wool runner, ...
Category
2010s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
3x9 ft Handknotted Wool Runner Rug. Beige Corridor Runner. Kitchen Runner Rug
$942Sale Price|40% Off
3x9 ft Handknotted Wool Runner Rug. Beige Corridor Runner. Kitchen Runner Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
If you are searching for a hand-knotted Turkish runner rug, Turkish wool runner, hallway runner, wool kitchen runner, stairway runner rug, entryway runner rug, handmade wool runner, ...
Category
2010s Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Burnt Orange, Moss Green, and Pale Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 3' x 11'10 Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Burnt Orange, Moss Green, and Pale Blue.
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Subdued Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Medallions
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lightly toned vintage Turkish Runner with Oushak design, rug EN-176032, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 1940.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rust Vintage Turkish Anatolian Wool Runner With Geometric Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This vintage Turkish runner boasts a striking red-rust field, beautifully complemented by an intricate tribal geometric pattern that gracefully extends across the entire rug.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Olive Brown Vintage Turkish Rug
$1,400Sale Price|24% Off
Zabihi Collection Olive Brown Vintage Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Turkish Runner with an all-over tulip motif in olive green and brown. 3'5'' x 6'7''
Category
20th Century Turkish Anglo-Indian Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
5x12.4 ft Turkish Hallway Runner, Mid-20th Century Handmade Corridor Rug
$870Sale Price|40% Off
5x12.4 ft Turkish Hallway Runner, Mid-20th Century Handmade Corridor Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish runner rug for hallway decor. It was hand-knotted in the 1960s with low wool on cotton foundation and features a multiple medallion design.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Long Vintage Tone on Tone Oushak Runner
Located in New York, NY
This good pile, borderless rustic Turkish runner displays an abrashed small lozenge pattern on a rust red to light buff field.
Category
Vintage 1960s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
4.3x11.3 ft Vintage Handmade Hallway Runner, Circa 1960, Turkish Corridor Rug
$692Sale Price|40% Off
4.3x11.3 ft Vintage Handmade Hallway Runner, Circa 1960, Turkish Corridor Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A gorgeous vintage Turkish runner rug for hallway decor. It was hand-knotted in the 1960s with low wool on cotton foundation and features a multiple medallion design.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
4.2x11.6 Ft Handmade Vintage Turkish Rug. Wool and Cotton Hallway Runner
$1,197Sale Price|40% Off
4.2x11.6 Ft Handmade Vintage Turkish Rug. Wool and Cotton Hallway Runner
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A gorgeous vintage Turkish runner rug for hallway decor. It was hand-knotted in the 1960s with low wool on cotton foundation and features a multiple medallion design.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
3x12.3 ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Narrow Hallway Runner in Faded Red & Beige
$839Sale Price|40% Off
3x12.3 ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Narrow Hallway Runner in Faded Red & Beige
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish runner rug in soft colors. It was hand-knotted in the 1960s with low wool on cotton foundation and features a multiple medallion design.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
2.6x8 ft Floral Hallway Runner. Kitchen Runner Rug. Handknotted Corridor Rug
$755Sale Price|40% Off
2.6x8 ft Floral Hallway Runner. Kitchen Runner Rug. Handknotted Corridor Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
If you are searching for a hand-knotted Turkish runner rug, Turkish wool runner, hallway runner, wool kitchen runner, stairway runner rug, entryway runner rug, handmade wool runner, ...
Category
2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
2.4x9.5 ft Floral Hallway Runner. Kitchen Runner Rug. Handknotted Corridor Rug
$798Sale Price|40% Off
2.4x9.5 ft Floral Hallway Runner. Kitchen Runner Rug. Handknotted Corridor Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
If you are searching for a hand-knotted Turkish runner rug, Turkish wool runner, hallway runner, wool kitchen runner, stairway runner rug, entryway runner rug, handmade wool runner, ...
Category
2010s Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
2.5x8.3 ft Tribal Runner Rug for Corridor. Handknotted Hallway Runner Rug
$726Sale Price|40% Off
2.5x8.3 ft Tribal Runner Rug for Corridor. Handknotted Hallway Runner Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
If you are searching for a hand-knotted Turkish runner rug, Turkish wool runner, hallway runner, wool kitchen runner, stairway runner rug, entryway runner rug, handmade wool runner, ...
Category
2010s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Turkish Oushak Runner with Coral Red and Taupe Geometric Medallion Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 3'2 x 13'11 Turkish Oushak Runner with Coral Red and Taupe Geometric Medallion Design.
Category
2010s Turkish Oushak 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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