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Turkish Rugs

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Turkish Rugs For Sale
Price: $1 to $1,500
Vintage Oriental Rug Door Mat, Handmade Carpet Refurbished Rug Mat, Entrance Mat
Located in Hampshire, GB
Featuring a layered linear design woven with floral and geometric patterns in harmonious colorways including red, blue, pink and beige. Suitable for use in any doorway in your traditional or modern home. This semicircle entranceway doormat has been refurbished from a handmade vintage rug- cut from large area rugs to create these small doormats, with handwoven fringe detail. Handspun cotton and wool have been used in the construction of these mats, they are handwoven and so hard wearing perfect for use as a dust barrier in any doorway. Vintage Oriental rug door mat- handmade carpet refurbished rug mat- entrance mat...
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1960s Turkish Baroque Vintage Turkish Rugs

Materials

Organic Material, Cotton, Wool

Pakistani Floral Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand-knotted wool rug was made in Pakistan and features a beautiful floral design in beige and brown. Crafted with expert precision, it adds a touch of elegance to any room whil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

2.8x11.2 Ft Vintage Stair Runner Rug, Handmade Turkish Wool Corridor Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition with no i...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

3.5x13.4 Ft Hand Knotted Turkish Corridor Carpet, Ca 1960, Narrow Hallway Runner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish rug from 1960s. The rug is made of medium wool pile on wool foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition with no i...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

4.8x8.3 Ft Shabby Chic Vintage Handmade Anatolian Area Rug for Farmhouse Decor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our sun-faded rugs are all one-of-a-kind, hand-knotted, 50-70 year-old vintage pieces. They each boast their own singular handmade aesthetic drawn from the centuries-old Turkish rug-...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Oushak Rug, Double Prayer
Located in Evanston, IL
Step into the captivating allure of an antique Turkish Oushak rug, measuring a stunning 4'4" x 7' and dating back to the 1930s. This masterpiece boasts a double prayer design infuse...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Orange Tribal Turkish Anatolian Mini Rug
Located in New York, NY
MId 20th Century Turkish Anatolian One of a kind Rug 1'6'' x 2'9''
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Mid-20th Century Rustic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

6.4x10 Ft Vintage Sun Faded Turkish Area Rug, Handmade Antique Washed Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our sun-faded rugs are all one-of-a-kind, hand-knotted, 50-70 year-old vintage pieces. They each boast their own singular handmade aesthetic drawn from the centuries-old Turkish rug-...
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Handmade Turkish Tulu Rug, 100% Natural Un-Dyed Wool, Modern Scandinavian Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
100% Natural Hand-Spun Wool of finest quality. These hand-knotted rugs are produced from scratch in our atelier located in Central Anatolia, famous for being one of the world's olde...
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2010s Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Minimalist Hand Knotted Turkish "Shepherd's Tulu" Rug, 100% Natural Un-Dyed Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
100% Natural Hand-Spun Wool of finest quality. These hand-knotted rugs are produced from scratch in our atelier located in Central Anatolia, famous for being one of the world's olde...
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2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

2.6x11 Ft One-of-a-kind Anatolian Runner, Ca 1960, Wool Handmade Rug for Hallway
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our sun-faded rugs are all one-of-a-kind, hand-knotted, 50-70 year-old vintage pieces. They each boast their own singular handmade aesthetic drawn from the centuries-old Turkish rug-...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Early 20th Century Sparta Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A sweet early 20th century Turkish Sparta rug with a wonderful tribal pattern containing stylized flowers woven in indigo, green, and gold, on a crimson background, on another backgr...
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1920s Turkish Tribal Vintage Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

3.8x6.6 Ft Chinese Art Deco Vintage Hand Knotted Rug, Sun Faded Small Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our sun-faded rugs are all one-of-a-kind, hand-knotted, 50-70 year-old vintage pieces. They each boast their own singular handmade aesthetic drawn from the centuries-old Turkish rug-...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Deco Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

6.3x9.4 Ft Faded Vintage Handmade Anatolian Oushak Area Rug in Beige & Green
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our sun-faded rugs are all one-of-a-kind, hand-knotted, 50-70 year-old vintage pieces. They each boast their own singular handmade aesthetic drawn from the centuries-old Turkish rug-...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

4x6 Ft Vintage Turkish Rug in Dark Blue & Beige, Handmade Wool Village Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish rug from 1960s. The rug is made of medium wool pile on wool foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition with no i...
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

4x6.8 Ft Handknotted Vintage Rug with Beige Background and Green Floral Pattern
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our sun-faded rugs are all one-of-a-kind, hand-knotted, 50-70 year-old vintage pieces. They each boast their own singular handmade aesthetic drawn from the centuries-old Turkish rug-...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

3.6x5.4 Ft Vintage C. Anatolian Rug, All Wool and Natural Dyes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage central Anatolian rug with a bold geometric design, made of medium wool pile on a tightly woven wool foundation and all natural dyes. The rug is sturdy and in very good con...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

5.8x9 Ft Vintage Handmade Anatolian Oushak Wool Area Rug for Farmhouse Decor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our sun-faded rugs are all one-of-a-kind, hand-knotted, 50-70 year-old vintage pieces. They each boast their own singular handmade aesthetic drawn from the centuries-old Turkish rug-...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

3.8x6.8 Ft Vintage Handmade Anatolian Rug in Beige with All-Over Floral Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our sun-faded rugs are all one-of-a-kind, hand-knotted, 50-70 year-old vintage pieces. They each boast their own singular handmade aesthetic drawn from the centuries-old Turkish rug-...
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Turkish Tulu Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 28667 Size 4' 5" X 6' 3" Design Tulu Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Pile Weave, Shag Origin Turkey Age Antique/Vintage
Category

1960s Turkish Vintage Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Turkish wool rug. Dealer: S138XX
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20th Century Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

4.6x8.3 Ft Vintage Floral Rug, Hand Knotted Turkish Wool Carpet in Beige & Brown
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our sun-faded rugs are all one-of-a-kind, hand-knotted, 50-70 year-old vintage pieces. They each boast their own singular handmade aesthetic drawn from the centuries-old Turkish rug-...
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

3.5x6.4 Ft Traditional Vintage Turkish Tribal Rug, Handmade Wool Village Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition with no i...
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

2.7x4.3 Ft Vintage Handmade Anatolian Milas Small Rug in Beige & Soft Red Colors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our sun-faded rugs are all one-of-a-kind, hand-knotted, 50-70 year-old vintage pieces. They each boast their own singular handmade aesthetic drawn from the centuries-old Turkish rug-...
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Tulu Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 28665 Size 4' 1" X 5' 8" Design Tulu Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Pile Weave, Shag Origin Turkey Age Antique/Vintage
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1960s Turkish Vintage Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

6x9 Ft Vintage Turkish Wool Tribal Rug, Handmade Village Carpet with Medallion
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition with no i...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

3'9''x6'9" Vintage Oriental Rug, Hand Made Turkish Tribal Carpet in Soft Colors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1950s featuring a geometric medallion design. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

4.8x7.8 Ft Vintage Sun Faded Rug, Hand Knotted Turkish Carpet in Beige & Gray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our sun-faded rugs are all one-of-a-kind, hand-knotted, 50-70 year-old vintage pieces. They each boast their own singular handmade aesthetic drawn from the centuries-old Turkish rug-...
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

6.4x9.6 Ft Vintage Turkish Rug in Beige & Navy Blue, Sun Faded Handmade Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our sun-faded rugs are all one-of-a-kind, hand-knotted, 50-70 year-old vintage pieces. They each boast their own singular handmade aesthetic drawn from the centuries-old Turkish rug-...
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

5.3x9 Ft Vintage Hand knotted Turkish Village Rug for Living Room Decor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition with no i...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Bobyrug’s pretty vintage Turkish Yagcibedir rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century Turkish rug with beautiful geometrical design and nice colours with red, purple and navy blue, entirely hand knotted with wool on wool foundation. Some wears due to ...
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1970s Turkish Oushak Vintage Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

6x9.7 Ft Vintage Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak Area Rug in Soft Earthy Colors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our sun-faded rugs are all one-of-a-kind, hand-knotted, 50-70 year-old vintage pieces. They each boast their own singular handmade aesthetic drawn from the centuries-old Turkish rug-...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

4x6 Ft Unique Vintage Handmade Turkish Area Rug with Geometric Patters, All Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish rug from 1960s. The rug is made of medium wool pile on wool foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition with no i...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

5.5x8 Ft Traditional Vintage Turkish Tribal Rug, Hand Knotted Village Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish rug from 1960s. The rug is made of medium wool pile on wool foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition with no i...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

2.5x7.3 Ft One of a Kind Turkish Rug in Red & Beige, Hallway Runner, 100% Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish rug from 1960s. The rug is made of medium wool pile on wool foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition with no i...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Tulu Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 28664 Size 4' 4" X 6' 4" Design Tulu Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Pile Weave, Shag Origin Turkey Age Antique/Vintage
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1960s Turkish Vintage Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Anatolian Pictorial Tree of Life Rug, 4' x 2'
Located in New York, NY
Turkish Anatolian hand-woven carpet with a pictorial tree of life design within a repeating geometric pattern border on a red ground. Dealer: S138XX
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20th Century Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

3.5x6.3 Ft Vintage Turkish Wool Tribal Rug, Traditional Handmade Village Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition with no i...
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

6x9.2 Ft Sun Faded Handmade Anatolian Oushak Rug, 1950s Shabby Chic Wool Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our sun-faded rugs are all one-of-a-kind, hand-knotted, 50-70 year-old vintage pieces. They each boast their own singular handmade aesthetic drawn from the centuries-old Turkish rug-...
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

6.7x10.2 Ft Sun Faded Vintage Rug, Handmade Sun Faded Turkish Carpet in Beige
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our sun-faded rugs are all one-of-a-kind, hand-knotted, 50-70 year-old vintage pieces. They each boast their own singular handmade aesthetic drawn from the centuries-old Turkish rug-...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Turkish Tulu Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 28663 Size 4' 3" X 6' 3" Design Tulu Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Pile Weave, Shag Origin Turkey Age Antique/Vintage
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1960s Turkish Vintage Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

4.5x8.6 Ft One of a pair Oriental Rug with Medallions, Handmade Tribal Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition with no i...
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Turkish Tulu Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 28666 Size 4' 4" X 5' 8" Design Tulu Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Pile Weave, Shag Origin Turkey Age Antique/Vintage
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1960s Turkish Vintage Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

5.7x10 Ft Antique Washed Anatolian Oushak Hand Knotted Vintage Shabby Chic Rug
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our sun-faded rugs are all one-of-a-kind, hand-knotted, 50-70 year-old vintage pieces. They each boast their own singular handmade aesthetic drawn from the centuries-old Turkish rug-...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

2.5x4 Ft Handmade Turkish Prayer Rug, Ramadan Gift, Vintage Soft Red Prayer Mat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition with no i...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

2.4x4.8 Ft Vintage Turkish Scatter Rug, Hand Knotted Accent Rug, Tribal Door Mat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition with no i...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Zabihi Colorful Flaring Wool Modern Striped Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Turkish Kilim with colorful pops of wool stitched on giving it a bohemian vibe. Zipper closure and foam insert provided. Measures: 23" x 24".
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Mid-20th Century Bohemian Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

1.7x12.7 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Wool Narrow Runner Rug for Hallway Decor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition with no i...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Pair of Old Oriental Kilim Stripes
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
nr. 469 and 473 - Pair of old oriental kilim stripes. They can be joined together (on request) or used as covering for benches and cushions. There are some small holes, easily mas...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Other Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

2.8x4.3 Ft Mid-Century Handmade Turkish Small Rug with All-Over Floral Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition with no i...
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

4.6x6.4 Ft Unique Vintage Handmade Turkish Wool Rug with Geometric Patters
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish rug from 1960s. The rug is made of medium wool pile on wool foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition with no i...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

4x6 Ft Vintage Turkish Traditional Rug with Medallions, Handmade Village Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish rug from 1960s. The rug is made of medium wool pile on wool foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition with no i...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

4x7 Ft Traditional Handmade Vintage Anatolian Tribal Accent Rug, 100% Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition with no i...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Azerbaïdjan Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century Azerbaïdjan rug with beautiful design of Caucasian shirvan perepedil rugs and nice colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experie...
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Mid-20th Century Azerbaijani Kazak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

3.5x5 Ft One of a Kind Vintage Handmade Turkish Geometric Accent Rug, 100% Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish rug from 1960s. The rug is made of medium wool pile on wool foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition with no i...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

3.3x4.2 Ft Small Handmade Rug, Vintage Turkish Prayer Rug, Decorative Prayer Mat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish rug from 1960s. The rug is made of medium wool pile on wool foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition with no i...
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

4.6x8.7 Ft Vintage Turkish Tribal Rug, Handmade Oriental Carpet, 100% Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish rug from 1960s. The rug is made of medium wool pile on wool foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition with no i...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

4.2x7 Ft Vintage Hand Knotted Turkish Area Rug for Living Room & Dining Room
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish rug from 1960s. The rug is made of medium wool pile on wool foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition with no i...
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique, New and Vintage Turkish Rugs

Antique, new 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, new 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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