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Turkish Rugs For Sale
Turkish Vintage Anatolian Rug 3'4" x 5'5" #16814
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Vintage Anatolian Rug 3'4" x 5'5" #16814 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets functionality. Elevat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Blue Floral Design Handwoven Wool Rug 2'10" x 12'3"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Blue Floral Design Handwoven Wool Rug 2'10" x 12'3" Enhance your hallway or living space with this exquisite Blue Floral Design Turkish Oushak Runner, meas...
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2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1940's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52765 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 04'01 x 06'02. Steeped in Anatolian tradition, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug tells a story of artistry, symbolism, and the endur...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Anatolian Turkish Mini Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mini Size Turkish Anatolian late 20th century rug Details rug no. y1877 size 1' 3" x 3' 9" (38 x 114 cm)
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20th Century Asian Black Forest Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
A colorful Turkish Anatolian runner from the middle of the 20th century. A formal palette with intense colors on a camel colored ground Details rug no. 31329 size 3' 3" x 12' 1" (99...
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20th Century Turkish Gothic Revival Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Lavender Pink Anatolian Small Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th-century Turkish Anatolian Throw Rug Details rug no. r5278 size 2' 7" x 3' 11" (79 x 119 cm)
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Country Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Orange Anatolian Small Rug
Located in New York, NY
A 20th Century Anatolian Throw Size Rug Details rug no. r5279 size 2' 5" x 3' 10" (74 x 117 cm)
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Country Turkish Rugs

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Wool

12.2x17.6 Ft Vintage Turkish Cotton Kilim. Flatweave Rag Rug. Custom Options Av.
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Measures: 12.2 x 17.6 ft - We can alter the dimensions if requested. These authentic flat-weaves (Kilims) from Eastern Turkey were handwoven by Nomads to be used as floor coverings ...
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1970s Turkish Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Cotton

Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Oushak Prayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful early 20th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Prayer rug, Measures: 3'8'' x 4'11''.
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Early 20th Century Islamic Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Contemporary Hand Knotted Tulu Rug in Beige, 100% Wool, Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
100% Hand-Spun Wool of finest quality. These beautiful hand knotted rugs are produced from scratch in our atelier located in Central Anatolia, famous for being one of the world's ol...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Turkish Anatolian Animal Caravan Camel Small Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turkish Anatolian rug depicting camels and horsed on an ivory field dated 1973 Details rug no. j3743 size 3' x 4' (91 x 122 cm)
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Late 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Turkish Vintage Anatolian Rug 5'3" x 7'11" #16854
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Vintage Anatolian Rug 5'3" x 7'11" #16854 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets functionality. Eleva...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Wool

6.3x10 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Rug Re-Dyed in Soft Pink for Modern Interiors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
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1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

3.7x6.8 Ft Rustic One of a kind Vintage Handmade Turkish Oriental Rug. 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home with this traditional vintage hand knotted Turkish area rug, crafted from 100% premium wool. This exquisite piece captures the essence o...
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1960s Turkish Rustic Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1960s Red Vintage Turkish Runner 3'3" x 10'11"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing a one-of-a-kind vintage Turkish hand-knotted wool rug, carefully crafted by skilled artisans using traditional techniques passed down through generations. This exquisite ...
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1960s Turkish Tribal Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Funky Turkish Anatolian Mat Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
A one-of-a-kind mid 20th century quirky Turkish Anatolian mat rug Details rug no. y1835 size 1' 6" x 3' 9" (46 x 114 cm)
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Futurist Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Square Mini Checkerboard Vintage Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
a mid 20th Century Checkerboard motif turkish rug Details rug no. j4235 size 1' 7" x 1' 9" (48 x 53 cm)
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4381
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged part of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired as a whole. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is c...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Beautiful Antique 18th Century Ottoman Embroidery Textile 3'10" x 3'1"
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Antique 18th Century Ottoman Embroidery Textile, Country of Origin: Turkey, Circa Date: 18th century
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18th Century Turkish Other Antique Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Antique Large Persian Sultanabad Rug, Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Large Persian Sultanabad Rug, Early 20th Century This intriguing oversized Sultanabad carpet displays an unusually large-scale rendition of the classic Persian ‘Herati’ repe...
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Early 20th Century Persian Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Ararat Rugs Mamluk Wagireh Rug Yastik Size Doormat Entrance Mat Carpet Natural
Located in Tokyo, JP
This lattice pattern is composed of palmettes and leaves filling the various compartments against the imposing ground. One has the impression that it is only part of a larger scheme ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Turkish Oushak Runner Rug 2'10" x 8'3" #16221
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Runner Rug 2'10" x 8'3" #16221 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets functionality. Elevate y...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Semi Old Village Rug Wool Hand Knotted Konya Central Anatolian Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Central Anatolian Semi-old Carpet from the Konya region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This highly collectible carpet has wonderful special colors and textur...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Natural Fiber

Cream Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug in Blue Floral Design 8'10" x 10'3"
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...
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2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Oriental Handmade Flatweave Turkish Kilim 8'1" x 10'2" #16699
Located in Houston, TX
Oriental Handmade Flatweave Turkish Kilim 8'1" x 10'2" #16699 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets function...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Wool

5x8.3 Ft Custom Handmade Checkered Design Tulu Rug in Brown & Mustard. 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
100% hand-spun wool of finest quality. Available as seen or can be custom produced in any design, size, color combination and pile thickness requested. These beautiful hand-knotte...
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2010s Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Contemporary Handmade Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Colorful Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A modern Turkish flat-weave Kilim room size rug handmade during the 21st century with a colorful horizontal pattern. A statement piece with its bright and whimsical colors. Measur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Turkish Oushak Rug Oriental Handmade 3' x 7'8" #12096
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug Oriental Handmade 3' x 7'8" #12096 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets functionality. E...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Flatweave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish flatweave Kilim room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 11' 3" x 15' 1".
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs

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Wool

10.5x14.3 Ft Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug. Handmade Floor Covering, Floral Carpet.
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Size: 10'6" x 14'4" (320 x 436 cm) – Adjustable; we can alter the dimensions if requested. These authentic flat-weaves (Kilims) from Eastern Turkey were handwoven by Nomads, circa ...
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20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Goat Hair, Cotton, Wool

5.4x8.7 Ft Handmade Mid-Century Rug in Fuchsia Pink with Art Deco Chinese Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
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20th Century Turkish Art Deco Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Oriental Hand Knotted Oushak Rug 13'2" x 16'11" #9033
Located in Houston, TX
Oriental Hand Knotted Oushak Rug 13'2" x 16'11" #9033 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets functionality. E...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1960's Turkish Kilim Carpet Pillow with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79204 Vintage Turkish Kilim Pillow, 01'09 x 01'09 x 00'06. Woven with the warmth of Anatolian earth and the rhythm of nomadic tradition, this handwoven wool vintage Turkish kilim pil...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Spanish Colonial Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Ararat Rugs Mamluk Wagireh Rug with Lattice Pattern Design Egypt Revival Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This lattice pattern is composed of palmettes and leaves filling the various compartments against the imposing ground. One has the impression that it is only part of a larger scheme designed 15th-century rug from the Mamluk era, Cairo region, Eygpt. These designs have often been described as wagirehs or samplers and were said to have been used as weaver`s aids, or for demonstration purposes, made as a template or pattern for the carpet design and production of larger rugs, they are generally small pieces of the size of a scatter rug or mat. Mamluk carpets originated in a physical environment that lacked the combination of abundant marginal grazing land and a temperate climate with cool winters that were common to most carpet-weaving areas in the Islamic world. While related to a broader tradition of Turkish weaving centered in Anatolia, far to the north, the designs of these carpets include atypical elements, such as stylized papyrus plants, that are deeply rooted in Egyptian tradition. Their unusual composition and layout probably represent an attempt to develop a distinctive product that could in effect establish a “Mamluk brand” in the lucrative European export market. The uncharacteristic color scheme—devoid of the undyed white pile and employing a limited range of three or five hues in much the same value—also suggests a conscious attempt to create a particular stylistic identity. Also virtually unique in the world of Islamic carpets is the S-spun wool. It has been argued that the tradition of clockwise wool spinning originated in Egypt because of the earlier Egyptian tradition of spinning flax into linen thread. Details of the plant’s botanical structure make it impossible to spin flax fiber in the more common counterclockwise direction utilized throughout the Middle East for wool and cotton. Mamluk carpets with the color combinations seen in the Simonetti are now generally accepted as part of an earlier tradition that has many links to the weaving of Anatolia, Iran, and Syria. The “three-color” Mamluk carpets, well represented in the Metropolitan’s collection, represent a later development that continued well after the Ottoman conquest of Egypt in 1517. Many such carpets may have been produced well into the seventeenth century, and possibly even later. (Walter B. Denny in [Ekhtiar, Soucek, Canby, and Haidar 2011]). The design of the rug is interpreted by our designers from our Mamlouk-type rugs collection and soft colors are used for this rug. Color summary: 3 colors in total; Moss Green 27 (Spurge – Indigo) Mount Olive...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

3.6x6.7 Ft Vintage Hand Knotted Anatolian Wool Accent Rug in Muted Colors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
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

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Turkish Rug in Beige and Cream with Geometric Medallions Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool, this 2x3 gift-sized vintage Turkish rug originating circa 1950-1960, is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare and collectible mid-century...
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1950s Turkish Kilim Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

3.7x5.7 Ft Traditional Vintage Rug for Country Homes, Rustic & Tribal Interiors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish rug 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 flo...
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1950s Turkish Rustic Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Tabriz Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful mid century tabriz rug with nice design and beautiful colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Exper...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Tabriz Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Zabihi Collection Mohair Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
20th Century Turkish Mohair Striped Rug Details rug no. j3671 size 4' 6" x 6' 7" (137 x 201 cm)
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20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

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Angora, Mohair

4 x 13 VintageTurkish Kars Wool Rug In Tan Color With a Tribal Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
This lovely vintage Turkish Kars hand-knotted wool rug has a tan-colored field. It showcases a stunning Tribal design with blue, orange, pink, and green accents. This rug measures 4...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Antique Sarkoy Kilim Rug, Western Anatolian Turkish Carpet, Balkan Style Unique
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an Antique Unique Sarkoy (Sharkoy or Sarköy) Kilim rug from Western Turkey with a rare and beautiful color composition. Sarkoy kilims are very finely woven in slitweave in a...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Turkish Oushak Rug 9'2" x 11'10" #2285
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug 9'2" x 11'10" #2285 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets functionality. Elevate your spa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Western Anatolian Tulu Carpet, Shaggy Kilim Wool Long Hair Rug
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Vintage Tulu Carpet from Central Anatolia, the Konya region with shaggy wool long hair, good condition, and beautiful color composition. Central Anatolian Tulu rugs, als...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

7.8x10.7 Ft One of a Kind Hand Knotted Old Turkish Large Area Rug, Circa 1950
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand-knotted vintage Central Anatolian rug 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 wi...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Turkish Sivas Silk Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 58101 Size 6' 6" X 9' 0" Design Sivas Collection Antique/Vintage Material Silk Texture Pile Weave Origin Turkey Age Antique/Vintage
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1920s Turkish Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Moroccan Inspired Contemporary Handmade Turkish Large Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary Turkish large room size carpet handmade during the 21st century inspired by Moroccan carpets from the mid-20th century period. Measures: 14' 5" x 17' 10".
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

4x5.6 ft Antique Turkish Ghiordes 'Gordes' Prayer Rug, Ca 1880
Located in Spring Valley, NY
An antique Turkish Ghiordes prayer rug hand-knotted in 1880s in Gordes of Western Turkey, which was once a famous rug making centre with its own well-defined classical aesthetic. T...
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Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Pink Turkish Sivas Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th century Turkish Sivas rug. 12'' x 16'
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Early 20th Century Tabriz Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Foam

Pink Turkish Sivas Pillow
Pink Turkish Sivas Pillow
$119 Sale Price
20% Off
6.2x9.4 Ft Vintage Turkish Area Rug redyed in Orange Color for modern interiors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
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1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, Vibrant Warmth Meets Faded Beauty
Located in Dallas, TX
50519 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 05'00 X 07'07. Vibrant warmth meets faded beauty in this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug. The barely-there botanical design and golden...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Gray Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Oushak room-size rug Details rug no. 10080 size 9' 3" x 13' 3" (282 x 404 cm)
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Early 20th Century Turkish Country Turkish Rugs

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Wool

10.4x14 Ft Vintage Hand-woven Wool Patchwork Flat-weave / Kilim. Turkish Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A large decorative Turkish flat-weave/kilim patchwork rug with a minimalist aesthetic made up of hand-woven and hand-stitched vintage kilim pieces that individually feature striped, ...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Hemp

Beni Ourain Moroccan Tulu Rug Made of All Natural Wool. CUSTOM OPTIONS Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
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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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Scandinavian Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection 18th Century Turkish Ghiordes on Linen
Located in New York, NY
A late 18th century Antique Turkish Ghiordes rug stitched onto a canvas like Linen. This item can either be used as a wall piece or floor covering. It can be walked on too if desired...
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18th Century Turkish Country Antique Turkish Rugs

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Jute, Cotton, Wool

Distressed Vintage Turkish Yastik Oushak Rug, Turkish Prayer Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
51059 distressed vintage Turkish Oushak Prayer rug with Modern Rustic style, Yastik Scatter rug. From casual elegance to fresh and formal, relish the refinement as this vintage Turki...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Islamic Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug, Flat-Weave Kilim Tribal Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
51280, vintage Turkish Kilim rug, flat-weave Kilim Tribal rug. This handwoven wool vintage Turkish Kilim rug features alternating bands composed of ancient tribal motifs and stripes....
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool

5x8 Ft Popular Navy Blue Modern Handmade Turkish Patchwork Rug. Best Seller Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Assorted pieces of mid-20th century hand knotted Anatolian rugs were washed, sheared, re-dyed in various colors, cut into geometric shapes then stitched together by hand to create th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Zabihi Collection Geometric Funky Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
A Fun motif highlights this mid-20th century Turkish Kars Carpet Details rug no. j2868 size 5' 2" x 6' 7" (157 x 201 cm)
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20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oversize Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
Oversize antique Turkish rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool. It’s colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Oushak design ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Oversize Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Oversize Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
$140,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Circa 1940 Camel Turkish Oushak Hand Knotted Wool Runner
Located in New York, NY
4'4 X 11'9 Vintage Circa 1940 Camel Turkish Oushak Hand Knotted Wool Runner 4'4 X 11'9. These attractive rugs are suitable for a wide variety of places, but the significant effect of...
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20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Antique and Vintage Turkish Rugs for Sale on 1stDibs: Shop Authentic Oushak Rugs, Bergama Carpets and Other Turkish Rugs

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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