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Turkish Rugs For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: American Colonial
Vintage Turkish Square Shape Area Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century one of a kind Turkish rug with casual floral motif in camels, soft green and apricot surrounded by a soft brown thin border.
4'6''x 5'7''
Category
20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
7.4x11 Ft Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turkish Area Rug Designed by Zeki Muren
By Zeki Müren
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A rare Mid-Century Modern abstract Turkish rug designed by the famous singer/artist Zeki Muren,
(1931-1996).
Size: 7.4 x 11 Ft (225 x 330 cm)
Category
1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish flat-weave Kilim accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 6' 8" x 8' 3".
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hand Block Printed Lumbar Pillow Case
By Seref Ozen
Located in Istanbul, TR
Original old Anatolian blocks used to print these patterns on to hand woven vintage cotton fabric.
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert m...
Category
20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Ivory Pillow Case Fashioned from a Vintage Anatolian Coverlet, Mid 20th C
By Seref Ozen
Located in Istanbul, TR
This Pillow Case id made from a vintage cotton and wool coverlet made during mid 20th c. in Western Anatolia, Turkey. The silk stitching on it is hand done by us.
It does not come...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Turkish Art Deco Runner
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish deco rug with an all-over borderless design in rustic tones.
Measures: 3'10'' x 8'3''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Vintage Inspired Turkish Tulu Multi Dimensional Box Design Rug
Located in New York, NY
An awesome old wool one of a kind Turkish Tulu with a colorful repetitive box design in array of different colors. The blue, charcoal, grays might stand out the most. The rug was mad...
Category
20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
BOZ Woven Rug Black Medium by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
Crafted with the expertise of Turkey’s first workshop providing employment for geographically indicated "KARACAKILAVUZ weaving", the BOZ Rug seamlessly blends traditional motifs with...
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Ivory Pillow Case Fashioned from a Vintage Anatolian Coverlet, Mid 20th C
By Seref Ozen
Located in Istanbul, TR
This Pillow Case id made from a vintage cotton and wool coverlet made during mid 20th c. in Western Anatolia, Turkey. The silk stitching on it is hand done by us.
It does not come...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Zabihi Collection Eclectic Turkish Deco Zeki Muren Rug
By Zeki Müren
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind hand knotted Turkish Zeki Muren rug
Measures: 6'9'' x 9'6"
Zeki Muren was a famous Turkish musician back in the middle of the 20th century who studied decorative arts in Istanbul at the Fine Arts Academy while launching his musical career. Muren’s first album was issued in 1951, at which time he was a regular singer on Istanbul Radio. In 1955, he produced his first Gold Record...
Category
20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Neutral Brown Green Tan Wool Turkish Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a Turkish Oushak rug. Tan brown and green accents.
Measures: 16" x 31''.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Colonial Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Infamous Turkish Deco Zeki Muren Rug
By Zeki Müren
Located in New York, NY
One of kind hand knotted Turkish Zeki Muren rug
Measures: 5' x 8'6"
Zeki Muren was a famous Turkish musician back in the middle of the 20th centu...
Category
20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Midcentury Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
Colorful vintage one of a kind narrow Turkish Anatolian runner.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Inspired Turkish Tulu Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An awesome old wool Turkish Tulu with a colorful large scale diamond motif.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Beige Turkish Handmade Tribal Wool Runner
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage Turkish hand knotted wool rug with a beige field. This rug has ivory accents in a gorgeous all-over geometric tribal design,
This rug measures: 3'1" x 10'8".
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Worn Turkish Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
A worn circa mid-20th century rustic color Turkish Deco rug
Measures: 6'11'' x 10'4”.
Category
1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handmade Peach Turkish Kars Vintage Wool Rug With a Tribal Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This lovely vintage Turkish Kars hand-knotted wool rug has a peach-colored field. It showcases a stunning Tribal design with blue, orange, brown, and green accents.
This rug measure...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Handmade Patchwork Design Multicolor Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage Turkish hand-knotted wool rug with a multicolor field and accents in a gorgeous all-over geometric Patchwork design.
This rug measures: 6' x 9'7".
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zeki Muren Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug
By Zeki Müren
Located in Dallas, TX
53294 Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 04'05 x 09'01. Nestled within the tranquil landscapes of Turkey's Sivas region, Zeki Muren Turkish Sivas rugs pay homage to the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Small Pattern Turkish Deco Runner
Located in New York, NY
Turkish deco small runner with faded predominant accents in rose, brown green, circa mid-20th century.
Measures: 3'6" x 6'11".
Category
1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mohair Angora Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Mohair rug with a striped design in brown, black, gray.
Category
20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Angora, Mohair
Turkish Deco Border Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a border of a Turkish Deco rug.
Measures: 16'' x 16''.
Category
20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Foam, Cotton
Vintage Turkish Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
A one of a kind mid-20th century primitive Turkish Art Deco Inspired rug. Purchased from a boutique hotel in the old grand bazaar in Istanbul. A ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Handmade Pink Medallion Floral Wool Runner
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage Turkish hand-knotted wool rug with a pink-rose field. This rug has a tan, ivory, and blue accents in a gorgeous all-over geometric medallion floral design,
This ...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Deco Mat Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century bright colored Turkish rug with a deco inspired Tetris game mosaic style design. You can have some fun with this.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid Century Abstract Persian Striped Kilim Wide Runner
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind Persian Kilim with Mid-Century Modern vibes
Measures: 4'3" x 8'9".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turkish Bergama Rug with Nomadic Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
51177 Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turkish Bergama Rug with Nomadic Tribal Style. With its time softened colors and bold elemental nature, this eccentric mid-20th century vintage Turkish Bergama rug embodies true rectilinear style composed of Elibelinde, ram's horn, hands on hip, latch-hook, triangles, diamonds, roundel flowers, and eight-point stars. Full of character and stately presence, this vintage Bergama carpet showcases an extravagant geometric design rendered in variegated shades of terra cotta, burnt orange, rust, royal blue, navy blue, tan, sand, ecru, rose, celadon, and beige. Featuring an intrinsic geometric pattern, this charismatic Turkish rug...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pair of Turkish Rug Pillows with Pops of Bright Pink
Located in New York, NY
Two pillows made from a Turkish rug with pops of pink. Measuring 16" x 20" respectively.
Category
20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
20th Century Abstract Turkish Deco Scandinavian Inspired Coral Green Pile Rug
Located in New York, NY
A one of a kind mid-20th century primitive and abstract Turkish Art Deco Inspired rug. The quality on this one seems finer than its predecessors. The condition is great too. Might ma...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Sirt Vintage Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century one of a kind Turkish Sirt rug woven with mohair wool. These pieces are inspired by traditional tribal weaving's but they are used mostly for decorative purposes a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Mohair, Wool
Vintage Dark Brown Turkish Moroccan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77683 Vintage Brown Turkish Moroccan Rug, 05'06 x 07'10. Turkish Moroccan rugs are a blend of Turkish and Moroccan rug-making traditions, featuring geometric and tribal motifs, natu...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Room Size Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
Room size one of a kind Turkish rug with a tight all-over design in soft shades in brown and beige.
8'2'' x 12'
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Checkerboard Deco Turkish Runner
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Turkish deco runner with an all-over checkerboard design. Plum , green, brown, pink and ivory acccents are dominants
3' x 6'9''
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Earth Color Turkish Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
Intermediate size one of a kind midcentury Turkish Deco rug with earth accents in khaki, denim blue, and brown,
circa mid-20th century/ measures: 5'7” x 8'9”.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Turkish Flat-Weave Room Size Carpet Inspired by Swedish Kilims
Located in New York, NY
A modern Turkish flat-weave room size carpet handmade during the 21st century. The design and weave are inspired by vintage Swedish Kilim rugs from the mid-20th century period.
Me...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
4x4.2 Ft Colorful Mid-Century Anatolian Tulu Rug, 100% Wool Hand-Knotted Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage hand-knotted "Tulu" (Turkish word for "long piled") rug from the town of Konya in Central Turkey made of lamb’s wool featuring a design of cascading nested lozenges in mute...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Flatweave 6' x 9' Accent Rug in Straw and Grey
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Flatweave Kilim accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a flannel design in pale straw yellow and light grey.
Measures: 5' 7" x 9' 3"
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Red Turkish Handmade Multicolor Geometric Pattern Wool Runner
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage Turkish hand-knotted wool rug with a red field. This rug has a white designed frame and multicolor accents in a gorgeous all-over geometric tribal design.
This r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Kilim Flatweave Multicolor Geometric Designed Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Vintage Kilim flatweave wool rug with a multicolor field. This Turkish rug has a gorgeous all-over geometric pattern design.
This ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Goat Hair Rug with Stripes ‘Narrow with Black Ends’
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Handwoven in eastern Turkey, mid-20th century, this small rug has a cotton foundation and a woven soft goat hair pile using all natural, undyed colors of black brown and ivory. In ex...
Category
1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Goat Hair
Mid-Century Turkish Art Deco Room Size Blue Floral Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage Turkish hand-knotted wool rug with a navy-blue field. This Turkish rug has peach and green accents in a gorgeous all-over geometric floral design.
This rug measu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Art Deco Handmade Pink and Yellow Floral Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage Turkish hand-knotted wool rug with a multi-color field. This Turkish rug has a gorgeous all-over geometric floral design.
This rug measures: 6' 9" x 9' 4".
Category
Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Patchwork Kilim Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style, Kilim Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
74084, vintage Turkish Patchwork Kilim rug with Mid-Century Modern style, Kilim rug. Paneled rectangles of layers of warm earth-tone colors beautifully contrast with vertically strip...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Rustic Mid-Century Modern Style
By Zeki Müren
Located in Dallas, TX
53360, distressed vintage Turkish Sivas rug with Rustic Mid-Century Modern style. This hand knotted wool distressed vintage Turkish Sivas rug features an all-over lattice pattern spr...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Kilim Flatweave Geometric Multicolor Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage Kilim flatweave wool rug. This Turkish rug has a multicolor field featuring a gorgeous all-over geometric pattern design.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Pink and Beige Handmade Tribal Wool Runner
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage Turkish hand-knotted wool rug with a pink-rose field. This rug has beige accents in a gorgeous all-over geometric tribal design,
This rug measures: 2'11" x 11'12".
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Kilim Flatweave Geometric Designed Beige Oversize Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage Kilim flatweave wool rug with a beige field. This Turkish rug has blue, red, orange, green, and brown accents featuring a gor...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zeki Muren Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug
By Zeki Müren
Located in Dallas, TX
53354 Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 03'06 x 07'03. Nestled within the peaceful landscapes of Turkey's Sivas region, Zeki Muren Turkish Sivas rugs celebrate the leg...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960s Midcentury Vintage Rug Beige Brown Gold Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in Turkey originating between 1960-1970, this vintage mid-century wool rug is the latest to join our Midcentury Pasha collection, celebrating Turkish icon and multidisci...
Category
1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
White Color Vintage Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
A white color Turkish Cotton Rug with a silky sheen and patina.
Category
20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghan Ghalmouri Maimana Kilim Rug with Nomadic Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
72258 Vintage Afghan Ghalmouri Maimana Kilim Rug with Nomadic Tribal Style 09'06 x 14'04. Highlighting nomadic charm and tribal vibes, this hand-woven wool vintage Afghan Ghalmouri M...
Category
Late 20th Century Afghan Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Warm, Neutral Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
72683 Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 06'06 x 09'07. This exquisite hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Sivas rug exemplifies the refined elegance of traditional Turkish weaving artistry. The Sivas rug’s meticulously crafted design showcases an all-over diamond lattice pattern, intricately overlaid across an abrashed beige field. Each diamond-shaped compartment within the lattice holds a delicate eight-pointed star, a symbol of faith and spirituality, lending the rug an added layer of meaning and cultural significance. The interplay of subtle geometric elements and symbolic motifs imbues the rug with a quiet sophistication, making it a stunning statement piece.
The restrained yet captivating pattern is beautifully complemented by a palette of soft, neutral hues. The antique-washed beige field, enhanced by a natural abrash effect, creates an enchanting sense of depth and movement, as though the rug’s surface gently shifts and shimmers in varying light. The subdued earth tones lend the piece a serene ambiance, while the careful arrangement of the stars within the lattice evokes a sense of balance and harmony, reflecting the weaver’s impeccable artistry and keen attention to detail.
Encircling the central field is a series of borders that further elevate the rug’s refined aesthetic. Delicate carnation meander guard borders and barber’s pole listels gracefully frame the main border, which echoes the lattice pattern of the field. This repetition of motifs creates a cohesive and harmonious composition, seamlessly blending the elements into a unified whole. The subtle ornamentation of the borders adds visual interest without overwhelming the elegant simplicity of the central design, striking the perfect balance between intricacy and restraint.
With its timeless geometric design and harmonious monochromatic color palette, this vintage Sivas rug is a tasteful and highly versatile addition to any interior. Its understated elegance and symbolic motifs make it ideal for both traditional and contemporary spaces, effortlessly enhancing any setting it graces. Whether adorning a formal living room, a serene bedroom, or a sophisticated office, this rug’s quiet beauty and profound sense of history bring a touch of Turkish heritage and refined luxury to every space.
Rendered in variegated shades of beige, taupe, khaki, sand, tan, ecru, oyster gray, camel, cream, ivory, coffee, and onyx with other accent colors.
SW Complementary Hues and Colors: Wool Skein, Barcelona Beige, Resort Tan, Shiitake, Barrow Verde, French Roast, Verde Marron, Kaffee, Tony Taupe, Irish...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Postmodern Romantic Style
By Zeki Müren
Located in Dallas, TX
53331, Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Postmodern Romantic Style. This hand knotted wool distressed vintage Turkish Sivas rug features a polychromatic all-over floral patte...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Anatolian Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Anatolian carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with American Colonial Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52468 Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with American Colonial Style, muted Hallway runner. Showcasing timeless elegance in a demure color palette this hand knotted wool Vintage Turkish ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish American Colonial Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
3.5x4.3 Ft Vintage Rug, Colorful Wall Hanging, Decorative Art, Wool Tulu Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A one of a kind vintage hand knotted "Tulu" rug from Central Turkey featuring a geometric pattern. 100% soft wool pile on wool foundation. 3.7x4.5 Ft
These rare small size rugs were...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid Century Modern Room Size Square Anatolian Kilim with Polychrome Stripes
Located in Milan, IT
A stunning vintage Turkish wool flat-weave, composed of four panels, each composed of a succession of parallel horizontal stripes arranged in pairs. These stripes are sometimes in th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
1950s Midcentury Rug Orange Yellow Vintage All-Over Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, this vintage rug is a Mid-Century Modern rug style joining our midcentury Pasha Collection, a line celebrating the vinta...
Category
1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
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.