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Turkish Oushak Runner in Pale Ice Blue, Ivory, and Faint Taupe Subtle Medallions
Turkish Oushak Runner in Pale Ice Blue, Ivory, and Faint Taupe Subtle Medallions

Turkish Oushak Runner in Pale Ice Blue, Ivory, and Faint Taupe Subtle Medallions

Located in Atlanta, GA

light blue Turkish Oushak runner, pale ice blue vintage runner, Turkish rug neutral tones, ivory and taupe Oushak rug, soft color Oushak hallway runner, antique Turkish runner with m...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

5x12.8 Ft Vintage Runner Rug with Geometric Tri-Medallions, Handmade Kitchen Rug
5x12.8 Ft Vintage Runner Rug with Geometric Tri-Medallions, Handmade Kitchen Rug

5x12.8 Ft Vintage Runner Rug with Geometric Tri-Medallions, Handmade Kitchen Rug

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A vintage Turkish runner rug. It was hand-knotted in the 1950s with even medium wool pile on wool foundation and features a multiple medallion design.

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Red Field Anatolian Oushak Runner with Electric Blue and Gold Medallions
Red Field Anatolian Oushak Runner with Electric Blue and Gold Medallions

Red Field Anatolian Oushak Runner with Electric Blue and Gold Medallions

Located in New York, NY

A mid-20th century geometric Turkish runner featuring bright colors with one medallion in an electric blue color.

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Mid-20th Century Futurist Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Faded Purple Field and Soft Earth-Tone
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Faded Purple Field and Soft Earth-Tone

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Faded Purple Field and Soft Earth-Tone

Located in Atlanta, GA

vintage Turkish Oushak runner, faded purple hallway rug, lavender and beige Turkish runner, antique Anatolian runner rug, Turkish wool carpet with medallions, hand-knotted Oushak in ...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Diamond Turkish Rug
Vintage Diamond Turkish Rug

Vintage Diamond Turkish Rug

Located in Los Angeles, CA

VINTAGE DIAMOND TURKISH RUG An heirloom in every thread. This vintage handwoven Turkish runner showcases a bold palette of rust, deep navy, and washed indigo, layered with intricate...

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Yarn

4.5x11.3 Ft Vintage Runner Rug for Kitchen. Hallway Rug. Turkish Stair Rug
4.5x11.3 Ft Vintage Runner Rug for Kitchen. Hallway Rug. Turkish Stair Rug

4.5x11.3 Ft Vintage Runner Rug for Kitchen. Hallway Rug. Turkish Stair Rug

Located in Spring Valley, NY

Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home with this traditional vintage handmade Turkish runner rug, meticulously hand-knotted by skilled artisans using a luxurious blend of wool...

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Vintage 1960s Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Striped Turkish Vintage Kilim Runner in Ivory and Soft Blue Tones
Striped Turkish Vintage Kilim Runner in Ivory and Soft Blue Tones

Striped Turkish Vintage Kilim Runner in Ivory and Soft Blue Tones

Located in Atlanta, GA

SEO Keywords: striped Turkish kilim runner vintage Turkish kilim runner ivory blue kilim rug soft blue striped kilim Turkish flatweave runner handwoven kilim runner vintage Anatolian...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

3x11.7 Ft 1960s Runner Rug for Kitchen. Handmade Hallway Rug. Turkish Stair Rug
3x11.7 Ft 1960s Runner Rug for Kitchen. Handmade Hallway Rug. Turkish Stair Rug

3x11.7 Ft 1960s Runner Rug for Kitchen. Handmade Hallway Rug. Turkish Stair Rug

Located in Spring Valley, NY

Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home with this traditional vintage handmade Turkish runner rug, meticulously hand-knotted by skilled artisans using a luxurious blend of wool...

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

4.5x11 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Wool Runner Rug for Hallway or Entryway Decor
4.5x11 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Wool Runner Rug for Hallway or Entryway Decor

4.5x11 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Wool Runner Rug for Hallway or Entryway Decor

Located in Spring Valley, NY

Embark on a journey through time and tradition with this enchanting vintage Turkish runner rug, a harmonious blend of wool and cotton that brings a kaleidoscope of colors to your liv...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Other Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

4.7x12.7 ft Vintage Handmade Oushak Runner Rug in Beige and Brown for Hallway
4.7x12.7 ft Vintage Handmade Oushak Runner Rug in Beige and Brown for Hallway

4.7x12.7 ft Vintage Handmade Oushak Runner Rug in Beige and Brown for Hallway

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A vintage Turkish runner rug. 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

5x13 Ft Traditional Handmade Vintage Oushak Wool Runner Rug in Red and Indigo
5x13 Ft Traditional Handmade Vintage Oushak Wool Runner Rug in Red and Indigo

5x13 Ft Traditional Handmade Vintage Oushak Wool Runner Rug in Red and Indigo

Located in Spring Valley, NY

An early 20th century hand-knotted wool Turkish runner rug with soft wool pile on cotton foundation.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

4.7x12.3 Ft Handmade Hallway Runner. Kitchen Rug. 1960s Corridor Rug. Stair Rug
4.7x12.3 Ft Handmade Hallway Runner. Kitchen Rug. 1960s Corridor Rug. Stair Rug

4.7x12.3 Ft Handmade Hallway Runner. Kitchen Rug. 1960s Corridor Rug. Stair 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 Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

4.8x13.5 Ft Handmade Hallway Runner. Kitchen Rug. 1960s Corridor Rug. Stair Rug
4.8x13.5 Ft Handmade Hallway Runner. Kitchen Rug. 1960s Corridor Rug. Stair Rug

4.8x13.5 Ft Handmade Hallway Runner. Kitchen Rug. 1960s Corridor Rug. Stair 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 geometric medallion design.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

4.6x12 ft Handmade Vintage Turkish Rug for Hallway, Traditional Corridor Carpet
4.6x12 ft Handmade Vintage Turkish Rug for Hallway, Traditional Corridor Carpet

4.6x12 ft Handmade Vintage Turkish Rug for Hallway, Traditional Corridor Carpet

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

4.7x11.6 Ft Handmade Hallway Runner. Kitchen Rug. Corridor Rug. 1960s Stair Rug
4.7x11.6 Ft Handmade Hallway Runner. Kitchen Rug. Corridor Rug. 1960s Stair Rug

4.7x11.6 Ft Handmade Hallway Runner. Kitchen Rug. Corridor Rug. 1960s Stair Rug

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A Turkish runner rug in red, brown and beige. 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

Turkish Oushak Runner Handwoven Wool Blue Floral Design Rug 2'11" x 13'3"
Turkish Oushak Runner Handwoven Wool Blue Floral Design Rug 2'11" x 13'3"

Turkish Oushak Runner Handwoven Wool Blue Floral Design Rug 2'11" x 13'3"

By Asian Modern

Located in Houston, TX

Turkish Oushak Runner Handwoven Wool Blue Floral Design Rug 2'11" x 13'3" Elevate your home with the timeless elegance of this Blue Floral Design Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Runne...

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2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

4.6x13 Ft Mid-Century Shabby Chic Anatolian Oushak Runner Rug in Soft Colors
4.6x13 Ft Mid-Century Shabby Chic Anatolian Oushak Runner Rug in Soft Colors

4.6x13 Ft Mid-Century Shabby Chic Anatolian Oushak Runner Rug in Soft Colors

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A vintage Turkish runner rug for hallway. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on cotton foundation.

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

4.2x11.4 ft Vintage Runner. Hallway Rug. Kitchen Rug. Stair Rug. Corridor Rug
4.2x11.4 ft Vintage Runner. Hallway Rug. Kitchen Rug. Stair Rug. Corridor Rug

4.2x11.4 ft Vintage Runner. Hallway Rug. Kitchen Rug. Stair Rug. Corridor Rug

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A vintage Turkish runner rug. Hand-knotted in Turkey in 1960s and multiple geometric medallion design.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

4.5x11.7 ft Vintage Handmade Wool Runner Rug for Corridor in Red, Brown & Beige
4.5x11.7 ft Vintage Handmade Wool Runner Rug for Corridor in Red, Brown & Beige

4.5x11.7 ft Vintage Handmade Wool Runner Rug for Corridor in Red, Brown & Beige

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A vintage Turkish runner rug in red, brown and beige. 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

5x12.8 Ft Handmade Runner Rug in Beige, Brown. Vintage Corridor Rug. Kitchen Rug
5x12.8 Ft Handmade Runner Rug in Beige, Brown. Vintage Corridor Rug. Kitchen Rug

5x12.8 Ft Handmade Runner Rug in Beige, Brown. Vintage Corridor Rug. Kitchen Rug

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A vintage Turkish runner rug in beige and brown colors. It was hand-knotted in the 1960s with low wool on cotton foundation and features a geometric design.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Stripe Design Turkish Vintage Kilim Runner in Shades of Ivory and Light Blue
Stripe Design Turkish Vintage Kilim Runner in Shades of Ivory and Light Blue

Stripe Design Turkish Vintage Kilim Runner in Shades of Ivory and Light Blue

Located in Atlanta, GA

SEO Keywords: striped Turkish kilim runner vintage Turkish kilim runner ivory blue kilim rug soft blue striped kilim Turkish flatweave runner handwoven kilim runner vintage Anatolian...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

4.7x11.6 Ft Hand-Knotted Vintage Konya Sille Runner Rug. Wool Carpet for Hallway
4.7x11.6 Ft Hand-Knotted Vintage Konya Sille Runner Rug. Wool Carpet for Hallway

4.7x11.6 Ft Hand-Knotted Vintage Konya Sille Runner Rug. Wool Carpet for Hallway

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A Turkish runner rug in red, brown and beige. 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

Vintage Oushak Runner with Beige, Soft Blue, Red, and Taupe Geometric Design
Vintage Oushak Runner with Beige, Soft Blue, Red, and Taupe Geometric Design

Vintage Oushak Runner with Beige, Soft Blue, Red, and Taupe Geometric Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

vintage Oushak runner, beige and blue runner rug, red and taupe Turkish rug, geometric Oushak hallway rug, handwoven Anatolian runner, antique Turkish runner with medallions, traditi...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

4.6x12.7 Ft Handmade Vintage Turkish Floral Rug in Orange for Hallway Decor
4.6x12.7 Ft Handmade Vintage Turkish Floral Rug in Orange for Hallway Decor

4.6x12.7 Ft Handmade Vintage Turkish Floral Rug in Orange for Hallway Decor

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A vintage floral Turkish runner rug re-dyed in orange color. Great for contemporary interiors.

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Vintage 1960s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

3x9 Ft Traditional Vintage Hand Knotted Anatolian Wool Runner Rug for Hallway
3x9 Ft Traditional Vintage Hand Knotted Anatolian Wool Runner Rug for Hallway

3x9 Ft Traditional Vintage Hand Knotted Anatolian Wool Runner Rug for Hallway

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish runner rug for hallway decor. The rug is made of medium wool pile on wool foundation.

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Geometric Medallions in Beige 3'11 x 13'2
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Geometric Medallions in Beige 3'11 x 13'2

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Geometric Medallions in Beige 3'11 x 13'2

Located in Atlanta, GA

vintage Turkish Oushak runner, beige and brown Oushak rug, geometric medallion runner, antique Turkish hallway rug, muted earthy tones rug, handwoven Oushak runner, Anatolian wool ru...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Antique Turkish Village Runner, 3'6" × 10'10"
Antique Turkish Village Runner, 3'6" × 10'10"

Antique Turkish Village Runner, 3'6" × 10'10"

Located in Evanston, IL

This striking Antique Turkish Village Runner, woven in Western Anatolia around 1900, is an excellent example of traditional Anatolian folk artistry.

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Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Vintage Rug Runner Blue & Pink Handwoven Rug 3'5" x 5'11"
Turkish Vintage Rug Runner Blue & Pink Handwoven Rug 3'5" x 5'11"

Turkish Vintage Rug Runner Blue & Pink Handwoven Rug 3'5" x 5'11"

By Asian Modern

Located in Houston, TX

Turkish Vintage Rug Runner Blue & Pink Handwoven Rug 3'5" x 5'11" This vintage Turkish runner is a captivating hand-knotted piece that showcases the artistry and tradition of Anatol...

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Vintage 1960s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Kars Gallery Runner with Geometric Medallions in Soft Earth Tone
Vintage Turkish Kars Gallery Runner with Geometric Medallions in Soft Earth Tone

Vintage Turkish Kars Gallery Runner with Geometric Medallions in Soft Earth Tone

Located in Atlanta, GA

SEO keywords: vintage Turkish Kars runner, Turkish gallery runner rug, geometric medallion runner, Anatolian Kars rug, neutral vintage runner, handwoven Turkish runner, earth tone Ka...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Sivas Runner with Modern Northwestern Style
Antique Turkish Sivas Runner with Modern Northwestern Style

Antique Turkish Sivas Runner with Modern Northwestern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

50364, antique Turkish Sivas runner with Modern Northwestern style.

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Turkish Rug with Medallions in Tonal Beige - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Distressed Turkish Rug with Medallions in Tonal Beige - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Distressed Turkish Rug with Medallions in Tonal Beige - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1959, this 4x8 vintage Turkish runner originating from Turkey is a serene addition to Rug & Kilim's Vintage collection.

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

2.6x9.3 Ft Brand New Handmade Turkish Soumak Runner Rug for Hallway. 100% Wool
2.6x9.3 Ft Brand New Handmade Turkish Soumak Runner Rug for Hallway. 100% Wool

2.6x9.3 Ft Brand New Handmade Turkish Soumak Runner Rug for Hallway. 100% Wool

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A new handmade Turkish Soumak runner rug, skillfully handwoven from 100% wool using the traditional Soumak flatweave technique.

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2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Turkish Oushak Runner in Light Blue and Beige Tones with Allover Pattern
Modern Turkish Oushak Runner in Light Blue and Beige Tones with Allover Pattern

Modern Turkish Oushak Runner in Light Blue and Beige Tones with Allover Pattern

By Keivan Woven Arts

Located in Atlanta, GA

SEO Keywords Modern Turkish Oushak runner, light blue and beige wool rug, hand-knotted contemporary Oushak, Turkish hallway runner rug, soft pastel Oushak rug, modern design wool ru...

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2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Wool Runner Rug in Warm Beige and Taupe  4'0 x 13'2
Vintage Turkish Oushak Wool Runner Rug in Warm Beige and Taupe  4'0 x 13'2

Vintage Turkish Oushak Wool Runner Rug in Warm Beige and Taupe 4'0 x 13'2

Located in Atlanta, GA

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, Turkish Wool Runner Rug, Taupe Turkish Rug, Neutral Oushak Runner Rug, Handwoven Turkish Gallery Runner, Turkish Runner Chairish, Vintage Turkish Carpe...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Sub-Geometric Dual Medallions In Soft Red
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Sub-Geometric Dual Medallions In Soft Red

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Sub-Geometric Dual Medallions In Soft Red

Located in Atlanta, GA

Keivan Woven Arts / rug TU-TRS-3435, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 1940 This Turkish runner features a dual central medallion design as well as patterns of small...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

4.2x11 ft Vintage Runner Rug for Hallway. Kitchen Rug. Stair Rug. Corridor Rug
4.2x11 ft Vintage Runner Rug for Hallway. Kitchen Rug. Stair Rug. Corridor Rug

4.2x11 ft Vintage Runner Rug for Hallway. Kitchen Rug. Stair Rug. Corridor Rug

Located in Spring Valley, NY

Bring the timeless charm of Anatolian craftsmanship into your home with this stunning, authentic Turkish runner rug. Hand-knotted in the 1960s, this piece features a rare and sophist...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

3x11.4 Ft Vintage Handmade Hallway Runner Rug, Red Kitchen Rug, Corridor Rug
3x11.4 Ft Vintage Handmade Hallway Runner Rug, Red Kitchen Rug, Corridor Rug

3x11.4 Ft Vintage Handmade Hallway Runner Rug, Red Kitchen Rug, Corridor Rug

Located in Spring Valley, NY

This runner rug was hand-knotted in Turkey in the 1960s with medium wool pile on cotton foundation.

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Long Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Soft Taupe, Sand, and Pale Teal
Long Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Soft Taupe, Sand, and Pale Teal

Long Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Soft Taupe, Sand, and Pale Teal

Located in Atlanta, GA

SEO keywords: long vintage Turkish Oushak runner, Turkish Oushak runner rug, neutral Oushak runner, pale teal Turkish rug, taupe vintage runner, Anatolian Oushak rug, handwoven Turki...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Kars Runner with Soft Medallions in Taupe, Rust, and Sage
Vintage Turkish Kars Runner with Soft Medallions in Taupe, Rust, and Sage

Vintage Turkish Kars Runner with Soft Medallions in Taupe, Rust, and Sage

Located in Atlanta, GA

SEO keywords: Vintage Turkish Kars runner, Turkish runner rug, Kars rug with medallions, neutral vintage runner, taupe and rust Turkish rug, Anatolian runner rug, handwoven Turkish r...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

3.5x13.4 Ft Hand Knotted Modern Turkish Corridor Carpet, Narrow Hallway Runner
3.5x13.4 Ft Hand Knotted Modern Turkish Corridor Carpet, Narrow Hallway Runner

3.5x13.4 Ft Hand Knotted Modern Turkish Corridor Carpet, Narrow Hallway Runner

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A hand-knotted contemporary Turkish runner rug. This modern rug has even medium wool pile on wool foundation.

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Early 2000s Turkish Tribal 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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