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Style: Tulu
Large Early Ivory Minimal Tulu Rug
Large Early Ivory Minimal Tulu Rug

Large Early Ivory Minimal Tulu Rug

Located in Milan, IT

A rare and relatively early example of monochrome Tulu rug, distinguished by a completely open field embellished by almost calligraphic touches of natural brown wool. Tulus of this t...

Category

1920s Turkish Vintage Tulu Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Large African mortar made of one solid wooden trunk
Large African mortar made of one solid wooden trunk

Large African mortar made of one solid wooden trunk

Located in Munich, DE

Crafted from a single, solid log, it’s a stunning piece that showcases organic textures and craftsmanship.

Category

20th Century Tulu Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Four Squares, Angora Tulu Rug
Four Squares, Angora Tulu Rug

Four Squares, Angora Tulu Rug

Located in New York, NY

Four Squares, Angora Tulu rug. An old tribal rug from West Central Turkey, coarsely woven with long strands of colorful angora goat hair (mohair). Such rug...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Angora

Festive "Tree-of-Life" Rug
Festive "Tree-of-Life" Rug

Festive "Tree-of-Life" Rug

$1,400Sale Price|28% Off

Festive "Tree-of-Life" Rug

Located in New York, NY

Festive "Tree-of-Life" rug. A very charming village rug from Western Turkey, woven in the shaggy "Tulu" style, featuring a highly stylized and festive rendition of the well-known "tr...

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Tulu Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Vintage Minimalist Anatolian Tulu Rug
Vintage Minimalist Anatolian Tulu Rug

Vintage Minimalist Anatolian Tulu Rug

Located in Milan, IT

Distinguished by a squarish format typical of yatak (bedding) rugs, this Tulu has a soft creamy yellow background randomly punctuated by small dots and by a larger one indicating the...

Category

1940s Turkish Vintage Tulu Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Tulu Rug, Long hair Angora wool, Green and Red
Vintage Turkish Tulu Rug, Long hair Angora wool, Green and Red

Vintage Turkish Tulu Rug, Long hair Angora wool, Green and Red

Located in Port Washington, NY

Tulu is the English pronunciation for the Turkish word, "tüylü" meaning hairy. It is pronounced “two-lou”. Tulu rugs are characteristically long-piled and woven with large knots. "Fi...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Folk Art

Materials

Wool

3.6 x 5.1 Ft Vintage Tulu Rug. Soft Wool Pile. One of a Kind.
3.6 x 5.1 Ft Vintage Tulu Rug. Soft Wool Pile. One of a Kind.

3.6 x 5.1 Ft Vintage Tulu Rug. Soft Wool Pile. One of a Kind.

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A vintage hand-knotted "Tulu" rug from Central Anatolia, Turkey. "Tulu" is a Turkish word for high piled, soft and comfortable rugs. These charming small rugs with simple geometri...

Category

1970s Turkish Vintage Tulu Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Large Early Ivory Minimal Tulu Rug
Large Early Ivory Minimal Tulu Rug

Large Early Ivory Minimal Tulu Rug

Located in Milan, IT

A rare and relatively early example of monochrome Tulu rug, distinguished by a completely open field embellished by almost calligraphic touches of natural brown wool. Tulus of this t...

Category

1920s Turkish Vintage Tulu Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Tulu with Chequerboard Pattern
Tulu with Chequerboard Pattern

Tulu with Chequerboard Pattern

Located in Milan, IT

The Tulu rugs represent one of the earliest forms of nomadic pile weaving, typically knotted with a medium-high pile as they were meant as bedding rugs for the tent. Woven in the Kar...

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1940s Turkish Vintage Tulu Folk Art

Materials

Wool

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Tulu folk art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Tulu folk art for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage folk art created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, rugs and carpets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Tulu folk art made in a specific country, there are Asia, Caucasus, and Turkey pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for folk art differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $699 and tops out at $3,075 while the average work can sell for $2,207.