Turkish Rugs
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Turkish Rugs For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Oushak
Vintage Turkish Wool Traditional Floral All Over Oushak Area Rug 15'3" x 12'
Located in Dayton, OH
A stunning Turkish wool area rug.
Oushak rugs, also known as Ushak rugs, are woven in Western Turkey and have distinct designs, such as angular large-scale floral patterns. They usu...
Category
Late 20th Century Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Muted Colored Hand-Knotted Modern Oushak with Light Cream Background
Located in Atlanta, GA
Muted Colored Hand-Knotted Modern Oushak with Light Cream Background. Keivan Woven Arts; rug / AWR-17910 /Country of Origin: Afghanistan Type: Oushak Design: All-Over, Floral. 21st c...
Category
2010s Afghan Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Oushak Runner on Light Cream Field and Colorful Motifs Of Blue & Green
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 3'1 x 12'3
Modern Oushak Runner on Light Cream Field and Colorful Motifs Of Blue & Green. Keivan Woven Arts; rug AWR-12500 Country of Origin: Afghanistan Type: Oushak Desi...
Category
2010s Afghan Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Multicolored Midcentury Turkish Kurdish Oushak Runner with Diamond Medallions
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 3'0 x 14'2
Multicolored Midcentury Turkish Kurdish Oushak Runner with Diamond Medallions. Keivan Woven Arts / rug TU-NED-5022, country of origin / type: Iran / Kurdish Ous...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
5x8 Ft Vintage Central Anatolian Area Rug, Shabby Chic Handmade 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, Cotton
5'7"x8' New Handmade Area Rug with Geometric Patterns, Decorative Turkish Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A new hand-knotted Central Anatolian rug with geometric design and plant dyed natural colors.
Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on cotton foundation. Sturdy and can be u...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Turkish Ghiordes Oushak Carpet ( 9'2" x 11'4" - 280 x 345 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Turkish Ghiordes Oushak Carpet ( 9'2" x 11'4" - 280 x 345 )
Category
1880s Turkish Oushak Antique Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Palace Turkish Ushak Carpet 555 X 375 cm
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
Hand-knotted carpet from Turkish Ushaku or Oushaku. Wool on a cotton warp. The carpet has a pleasant warm color and a geometric pattern. The carpet has a calming effect. In this area...
Category
Early 1900s Turkish Oushak Antique Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner 3' x 10'4
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turkish Oushak runner, 3' x 10'4. Oushak's are known for their soft palettes combined with eccentric drawing. Oushak in western Turkey has the longest continuous rug weaving ...
Category
20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Area Rug 4'3 x 5'3
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turkish Oushak area rug, 4'3 x 5'3. Oushak's are known for their soft palettes combined with eccentric drawing. Oushak in western Turkey has the longest continuous rug weavin...
Category
20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
3x11.4 Ft Vintage Turkish Runner Rug, Unique Handmade Wool Hallway Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Turkish runner rug that features a lovely design of floral shaped multiple medallions in light blue and gold against a beautiful plain background in striated red as well as i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
4.6x12.5 Ft Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner Rug in Beige, Ideal for Hallway Decor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Turkish runner rug in beige, green, blue and brown colors. It was hand-knotted in the 1960s with low wool on cotton foundation and features a multiple geometric medallion d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Turkish Yastik Rug, Timeless Appeal Meets Stylish Durability
Located in Dallas, TX
50797 Vintage Turkish Yastik Rug, 01'06 X 02'11.
Vintage Turkish Yastik rugs are the creme de la creme of small Anatolian rugs. Originally used as pillow covers, these beauties have...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Turkish Kars rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite vintage Turkish rug from the Kars region, dating back to the mid-20th century. This handmade masterpiece features intricate hand-knotted craftsmanship in wool on wool, show...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
6.3x9.5 Ft Mid-Century Turkish Kysari Area Rug, Handmade 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, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Little vintage Turkish Kars rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful small vintage Turkish rug from Kars, meticulously hand-knotted in wool on wool, featuring charming geometric designs. This rug show...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
8.3x12 Ft One-of-a-kind Vintage Handmade Turkish Area Rug with Medallion 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
Antique Oushak Rug in Gold and Beige, with Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand Knotted in wool, this 9x13 antique Oushak rug has all over subdued floral patterns in gold and beige-brown accents. It is an exciting new addition to the Rug & Kilim collection....
Category
1920s Turkish Oushak Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Turkish Rug Remnant Pillow
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind rug pillow made from a 19th century turkish rug with cotton back and zipper closure.
14'' x 17''
Category
19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Wool
Contemporary Blue Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
51856 Modern Blue Turkish Oushak Rug, 11’02 x 15’07. In a harmonious fusion of Coastal style and contemporary influences, this hand-knotted wool contemporary Turkish Oushak rug seaml...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Colorful Oushak Runner, Modern Sophistication Meets Contemporary Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
80830 Colorful Oushak Runner Modern Hallway Rug, 02'05 x 09'04.
Modern sophistication meets contemporary elegance in this hand knotted wool colorful Oushak runner. The eye-catching g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug Runner 3'4 x 6'1
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turkish Oushak rug runner, 3'4' x 6'1'. Oushak's are known for their soft palettes combined with eccentric drawing. Oushak in western Turkey has the longest continuous rug we...
Category
20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
6.4x9.8 Ft 20th Century Handmade Anatolian Oushak Area Rug with Geometric 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
4.7x11.5 Ft Mid-Century Handmade Oushak Runner Rug, Sun Faded Corridor 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
Bobyrug’s Pretty Antique 18th century distressed Turkish Ghyordes rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite 200-year-old Ottoman rug from the Ghyordes region in Turkey. This remarkable piece features intricate geometric and stylized patterns, with lovely natural hues of purple an...
Category
Late 18th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Medallion Design Modern Oushak on a Light Blue Field With Multi Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 4'11 x 6'3
Large Medallion Design Modern Oushak on a Light Blue Field With Multi Colors. Keivan Woven Arts; rug AWR-12297 Country of Origin: Afghanistan Type: Oushak Circa...
Category
2010s Afghan Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern All-Over Floral Oushak with Light Gray Background and Muted Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 10'2 x 13'8
Modern All-Over Floral Oushak with Light Gray Background and Muted Colors. Keivan Woven Arts rug AWR-12800 Country of Origin: Afghanistan Type: Oushak Design: ...
Category
2010s Afghan Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Turkish Muted Colored Oushak Rug is Subdued Medallion Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Turkish Muted Colored Oushak Rug is Subdued Medallion Design. Keivan Woven Arts / rug EN-15128, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 1940
Measures: 2'7 x 4'2
This vintag...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Modern Afghan Oushak with Soft Floral Motifs on Light Cream Background
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Modern Afghan Oushak with Soft Floral Motifs on Light Cream Background. Keivan Woven Arts; rug HUY-99SK290 Country of Origin: Afghanistan Type: Oushak Design: Floral.
Measure...
Category
2010s Pakistani Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Modern Oushak Design in Light Blue, Green, with Light Cream Background
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Modern Oushak Design in Light Blue, Green, with Light Cream Background. Keivan Woven Arts; rug AWR-12521 Country of Origin: Afghanistan Type: Oushak Design: All-Over, Floral...
Category
2010s Afghan Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Covered allover field in a classic Caucasian design motif of scrolled ramps horn tendril vines, geometric blossoms, germinating plants and starburst inner and outer minor borders....
Category
1970s Turkish Oushak Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Reproduction Turkish Oushak with Muted Color Palette and All-Over Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Reproduction Turkish Oushak with Muted Color Palette and All-Over Design. Keivan Woven Arts / rug EN-5058, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak.
Measures: 9'6 x 12'7
T...
Category
2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, Nomadic Enchantment Meets Tribal Flair
Located in Dallas, TX
53655 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 04'09 x 10'02.
Behold the nomadic enchantment and tribal flair imbued in this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug. Its woven splendor sho...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Roundel scalloped center medallion with scrolled leaves adorned at either end by vase shaped finials atop an open ground and corner spandrel overlays reciprocating the contour of ...
Category
1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Large scale design motif with diagonally oriented vines with floral blossoms across with heavy abrashes and change of dye lots adding to dynamic and unique character. Colors and s...
Category
1980s Turkish Oushak Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Turkish Oushak Runner, Timeless Beauty Meets Mediterranean Flair
Located in Dallas, TX
53669 Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 02'11 x 11'03.
Step into a world of timeless beauty and Mediterranean flair with this hand knotted wool antique Turkish Oushak rug runner. The intr...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, Rustic Sensibility Meets Nomadic Charm
Located in Dallas, TX
53628 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 04'07 x 12'07.
Rustic sensibility meets nomadic charm in this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug. The intrinsic tribal design and earthy c...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Concentric medallions in varying design relief of hexagonal, rectangular, roundel, and stepped diamond shape with corner spandrel pinwheel floral fills. Wrapped by a wide banded s...
Category
1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Modern Distressed Oushak With All-Over Floral Design on Cream Field and Border
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modern Distressed Oushak With All-Over Floral Design on Cream Field and Border. Keivan Woven Arts/ rug /AFG-65734 Country of Origin: Afghanist...
Category
2010s Afghan Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Oushak Style Turkish Oriental Long Rug Runner Wool Rug 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Turkish Oushak style oriental long rug offers wool construction with triple medallion foliate design on cream ground, 20th C
Measures- 91''L x 27''W
Category
20th Century Asian Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in Gainesville, VA
A stunning Antique Turkish Oushak Rug that originates from Turkey in the early 20th century. This Rug is hand-knotted and is in excellent condition considering it’s rich history.
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Oversize Antique Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
An oversize turn of the 20th century highly decorative antique Oushak rug.
12'8'' x 16'5''
Without compromising to appeal to Western consumers, Turkish weavers from the city of ou...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Fine Anatolian Gallery Carpet, c. 1920s
Located in London, GB
Anatolia, the western region of Turkey, has a long-standing rug-weaving tradition, dating at least as far back as the 13th Century. As the explorer Marco Polo once wrote, ‘Here they ...
Category
1920s Turkish Oushak Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage-Inspired Modern Oushak Rug, Casual Elegance Meets Timeless Appeal
Located in Dallas, TX
30723 Vintage-Inspired Modern Oushak Rug, 02'11 x 13'11.
Emanating traditional sensibility and rugged beauty with a neutral color palette, this hand-knotted wool distressed Indian Ou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Large Rug with Intricate All-Over Sub-Geometric Seljuk Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 14'0 x 16'2
Modern Casual Tribal Rug, Keivan Woven Arts / rug AFG-65603, country of origin / type: Afghanistan / Modern Casual, circa Early-21th Century.
This large mode...
Category
2010s Afghan Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Turkish Oushak Carpet ( 10' x 13'6" - 305 x 412 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Turkish Oushak Carpet ( 10' x 13'6" - 305 x 412 )
Category
1880s Turkish Oushak Antique Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage-Inspired Modern Oushak Rug, Natural Elegance Meets Timeless Appeal
Located in Dallas, TX
30714 Vintage-Inspired Modern Oushak Rug, 02'05 x 15'08.
Emanating traditional sensibility and rugged beauty with a neutral color palette, this hand-knotted wool distressed Indian Oushak runner creates an inimitable warmth and calming ambiance. The all-over geometric botanical pattern and subtle colors woven into this vintage-inspired rug work together creating a truly timeless look. Faded throughout the entire composition with a shorn pile, there is the distressed effect, as if the paint has naturally chipped away from the main design to a fashionable, end result. In fact this Oushak rug is brand new and the pile here was shaven to blend in beautifully, adding interest and character.
Due to an artful balance between warm and inviting with subdued ornamentation, this distressed hallway rug is capable of a variety of successful design applications, particularly in interiors wanting a scaled back yet elevated look with an appreciation for the subtleties of an urban aesthetic. Iconic in its styling and the ability to add visual interest to a space where there isn’t any, vintage style rugs like this lend a relaxed contrast to clean, hard lines and metal complements the converted factory and trending industrial warehouse apartments found in urban cultural hubs.
Perfect for a hallway, long entry, grand foyer, designer entryway, galley kitchen, corridor, long stair landing, grand parlor, home office, private library, conservatory, wine cellar, executive suite, theater room, billiards room, game room, bedroom, study, studio, sitting room, sunroom or it would make a lovely accent next to a buffet in a dining room, behind the sofa table in the living room, or by a long vestibule in a hotel lobby. Iconic in its styling, this modern vintage style carpet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Oushak Runner in Wool with Floral Design in Shades of Gray, Brown, Cream
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modern Oushak Runner in Wool with Floral Design in Shades of Gray, Brown, Cream. Keivan Woven Arts; rug AFG-64917, country of origin / type: Afghanistan / Oushak, circa Early-21th Ce...
Category
2010s Afghan Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Center medallion adorned by trefoil finials and stemmed blossoms. Corner spandrel overlays in stepped contour with minor germinating plants. Great abrashes across! Colors and shad...
Category
1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
All-Over Floral Modern Oushak with Light Tan Background and Cream Border
Located in Atlanta, GA
All-Over Floral Modern Oushak with Light Tan Background and Cream Border. Keivan Woven Arts rug AWR-17919 Country of Origin: Afghanistan Type: Oushak Design: Floral, all-over, abstra...
Category
2010s Afghan Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Oushak with Floral Motifs & Muted Colorful Tones on Neutral Background
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 12'0 x 15'0
Modern Oushak with Floral Motifs & Muted Colorful Tones on Neutral Background. Keivan Woven Arts; rug AWR-8347 Country of Origin: Afghanistan Type: Oushak Desi...
Category
2010s Afghan Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Covered field of palmettes and blossoms with geometric vines stemming therefrom. Colors and shades include: Cobalt blue, ivory, beige, sand, dusty rose, and more. Condition notes:...
Category
1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage-Inspired Modern Oushak Rug, Natural Elegance Meets Timeless Appeal
Located in Dallas, TX
30715 Vintage-Inspired Modern Oushak Rug, 02'04 x 13'09.
Emanating traditional sensibility and rugged beauty with a neutral color palette, this hand-knotted wool distressed Indian Oushak runner creates an inimitable warmth and calming ambiance. The all-over geometric botanical pattern and subtle colors woven into this vintage-inspired rug work together creating a truly timeless look. Faded throughout the entire composition with a shorn pile, there is the distressed effect, as if the paint has naturally chipped away from the main design to a fashionable, end result. In fact this Oushak rug is brand new and the pile here was shaven to blend in beautifully, adding interest and character.
Due to an artful balance between warm and inviting with subdued ornamentation, this distressed hallway rug is capable of a variety of successful design applications, particularly in interiors wanting a scaled back yet elevated look with an appreciation for the subtleties of an urban aesthetic. Iconic in its styling and the ability to add visual interest to a space where there isn’t any, vintage style rugs like this lend a relaxed contrast to clean, hard lines and metal complements the converted factory and trending industrial warehouse apartments found in urban cultural hubs.
Perfect for a hallway, long entry, grand foyer, designer entryway, galley kitchen, corridor, long stair landing, grand parlor, home office, private library, conservatory, wine cellar, executive suite, theater room, billiards room, game room, bedroom, study, studio, sitting room, sunroom or it would make a lovely accent next to a buffet in a dining room, behind the sofa table in the living room, or by a long vestibule in a hotel lobby. Iconic in its styling, this modern vintage style carpet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Oversized Turkish Oushak Botanic Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Turkish Oushak Botanic Handmade Wool Rug
Size: 17'2" × 18'0" (523 × 548 cm)
An early 20th century Turkish rug, the cinnamon red field with beige and gold leafy vinery and s...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Green Floral Design Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
This modern Turkish Oushak rug is a stunning piece of art that has been handwoven using traditional techniques by skilled artisans. The rug features intricate patterns and a soft col...
Category
2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner - 4'10" x 9'11"
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Scalloped center medallion with interior floral fills adorned at either end by minor finials atop an open field with corner spandrel overlays loosely reciprocating the contour of ...
Category
1970s Turkish Oushak Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, Timeless Appeal Meets Mediterranean Chic
Located in Dallas, TX
72469 Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 10'02 x 13'10.
Timeless appeal meets Mediterranean Chic in this hand knotted wool antique Turkish Oushak rug. The...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Light Colored Turkish Vintage Oushak Rug with All-Over Design in Light Green
Located in Atlanta, GA
Light Colored Turkish Vintage Oushak Rug with All-Over Design in Light Green. Country of Origin: Turkey; Type: Oushak; Design: Medallion, Floral Medallion, All-Over, Floral; Keivan W...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak 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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