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Turkish Rugs For Sale
Kayseri Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Kayseri carpet or rug. A great old Turkish carpet with a classical design, lovely colors and great patina. A generation older than most of this type of ...
Category
1950s Turkish Tabriz Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
6.3x9.8 Ft Handmade Banded Turkish Wool Kilim Rug in Red, Black, Orange & White
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This authentic handwoven flat-weave (Kilim) from Central Turkey was made by Nomads to be used as a floor covering in their tents or summer houses circa mid-20th century. It is made o...
Category
1960s Turkish Bohemian Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pink Multicolor Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 4'1" x 6'2"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
This 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 color pale...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
1950's Turkish Sivas Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
51457 Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 04'04 x 05'10. Behold the vibrant charm of this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Sivas rug, a stunning example of traditional Turkish artistry. At i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pink and Purple Floral Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 3'1" x 4'8"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
This 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 color pale...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handmade Turkish Tulu Rug, 100% Natural Un-Dyed Wool, Modern Scandinavian Carpet
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...
Category
2010s Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
4.7x10.4 Ft Handmade Tulu Runner Rug, 100% Wool Pile, Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A contemporary hand knotted TULU (Turkish word for soft, cozy, high pile) rug made of fine hand-spun and hand-dyed lambswool.
It is partly hand knotted (with pile) and partly flat-w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Traditional Oushak Design Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Traditional oushak design rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 11'10" × 17'4" (360 × 528 cm).
There are few things that can match the high quality and profound artistic sensitivity of ori...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Multicolor Floral Design Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 5' x 6'11"
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 & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4319
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...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
3x8.7 Ft Vintage Village Runner Rug from Turkey, Hand Made Corridor Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish runner rug for hallway decor. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on cotton foundation. Very good condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (deep...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
3.2x13.6 Ft Vintage Turkish Handmade Hallway Runner in Brick Red, 100% Wool Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish runner rug. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on cotton foundation. Very good condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (deep washed profession...
Category
1950s Turkish Oushak Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Handmade Turkish Oushak Wool Runner In Brown With Floral Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This beautiful modern Oushak hand-knotted wool rug features a brown color field. It is a Turkish piece with stunning accent colors of blue, yellow, pink, and pink, all woven into a g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Minimalist Beige Brown Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Turkish Oushak rug in beige and brown
Measures: 17'' x 18''.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
6.8x8.4 Ft Unique Vintage Handmade West Anatolian Manisa Kula Rug. 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home with this vintage hand knotted West Anatolian rug, crafted from 100% premium wool. This exquisite piece captures the essence of traditio...
Category
1960s Turkish Rustic Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Isparta Kilim Rug Wool Old Vintage Central Anatolian Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Central Anatolian Antique Kilim, from the Isparta region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
This highly collectible antique kilim has wonderful special colors and ...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
Hand Knotted Vintage Oushak Rug Beige Brown Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool from a notable sheen yarn originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, this midcentury rug remarks a distinctive vintage Oushak rug design with a notably inviting pe...
Category
1950s Turkish Oushak Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
7.2x10 Ft Vintage Distressed Hand-Knotted Turkish Oushak Rug in Sand and Taupe
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Vintage Turkish Oushak area rug, hand-knotted in Turkey in the 1960s with low wool pile on cotton foundation. It features a large medallion at its center and arabesque corner pieces ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Tulu Shag Rug, with Neutral Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 4x6 vintage Tulu shag rug, circa 1950-1960, is among the family of Tulus with minimalist geometric patterns, as seen ...
Category
1960s Turkish Tulu Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Turkish Oushak by Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
A captivating antique Persian Oushak rug in the stunning warm colour palette that was made from the finest selection of natural dye and hand spun wool. The tranquil character of this...
Category
1910s Turkish Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Shabby Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner
Located in New York, NY
Narrow one of a kind vintage Turkish Kilim small runner.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Organic Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Zeki Müren Runner in Light Green with Floral Patterns Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool and originating circa 1960-1970, this 4x8 vintage rug is an exciting new piece in Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Pasha Collection—a rare curation believed to h...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Ivory Turkish Kilim Runner 4'11 X 13'8
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Ivory Turkish Kilim Runner 4'11 X 13'8. This vintage Turkish flat weave Kilim was hand-woven in the 1940's. The simplicity and boldness of this piece can also give a contempo...
Category
20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Quirky Mini Turkish Mat Rug
Located in New York, NY
Quirky vintage Turkish Anatolian floral rug featuring vibrant colors on a silver field
Measures: 1'5' x 2'10".
Category
20th Century Turkish Futurist Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
4.7x8.4 Ft Blue Color Modern Area Rug with Medallion Design, Handmade in Turkey
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...
Category
1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Turkish Oushak Style Rug in Blue and Cream with Medallion Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool and originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, this 2x3 vintage gift-sized rug is one of the few overdyed and antique-washed pieces in a special new collect...
Category
1950s Turkish Kilim Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Turkish Miniature Lion Rug
Located in Milan, IT
A truly unique miniature antique Turkish rug, decorated by a realistic-looking lion. Possibly commissioned for a specific occasion, it's the perfect gift for an animal-loving person,...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Other Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hand Knotted Vintage Tulu Rug Beige Brown Shag Pile Geometric Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, this vintage rug hails from the mid-century Tulu rug family, known for lively, playful shag rug style and comfortable, textural approaches like this 3x5 rug...
Category
1950s Asian Tulu Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Anatolian Rug
Located in New York, NY
Neutral color Turkish Anatolian rug from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century.
Size: 4'10'' x 9'2''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Country Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Indo-Tabriz Hand Knotted Wool Red & Blue Runner Rug 2.5' x 8'
Located in Dayton, OH
Indo-Tabriz runners are hand-knotted rugs with traditional designs and rich color palettes. They are known for their quality, durability, and diverse patterns.
Dimensions:
29.5" x 96"
Category
Late 20th Century Tabriz Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug with Art Nouveau Rococo Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77795, vintage Turkish silk Hereke rug with Art Nouveau Rococo style. Give the look of woven wonders and warmth with this hand knotted vintage Turk...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Medieval Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Handmade Turkish Tulu Rug in Indigo Blue, 100% Wool, Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the understated elegance of this new hand-knotted minimalist solid beige Turkish Tulu rug, expertly crafted from luxurious wool. Embracing the principl...
Category
2010s Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Ararat Rugs Mamluk Wagireh Rug Lattice Pattern Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber
3.3x10.8 ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Runner Rug with Floral Design for Hallway
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish runner rug for hallway decor. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on cotton foundation. Very good condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (deep...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Large Modern Cotton Rag Kilim (DK-119-31)
Located in New York, NY
A large, modern kilim woven with upcycled cotton rag, featuring a design inspired by antique Anatolian kilims.
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Turkish Rug in Pink & Cream with Colorful Floral Medallion Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool, this 1x3 gift-sized vintage Turkish rug originating circa 1950-1960, is from the collection of mid-century rugs with antique washes giving them that old-...
Category
1950s Turkish Kilim Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
3.8x5.2 Ft Vintage Handmade Unique Turkish Tulu Rug with Niche Design, 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This one-of-a-kind vintage tulu rug is made of hand-spun and hand-dyed lamb’s wool, therefore it is very soft and luscious and feels comfortable under your feet. The rug has a niche ...
Category
1960s Turkish Tulu Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Dazzling Room Size Turkish Kilim, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A room size Turkish Kilim from the mid-20th century highlighted in bright pink & orange shades
Measures: 7' x 10'2".
Category
20th Century Turkish Archaistic Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Lion Turkish Runner
Located in New York, NY
Surreal Vintage Turkish Lion Pictorial Runner
3'9'' x 9'5''
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
5.3x8.8 Ft Contemporary Handmade Area Rug in Solid Blue, Modern Turkish Carpet
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...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Red Multicolor Vintage Turkish Runner 2'9" x 10'8"
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 ...
Category
1960s Turkish Tribal Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
3.5x6.7 Ft Vintage Konya Rug. Rich Red and Green Colors. 100% Soft Lambswool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A unique vintage hand-knotted rug from Central Anatolia with an unusual design and color combination. The rug is made of fine lustrous lambswool and the colors are all plant dyed. Ve...
Category
1970s Turkish Tulu Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
pretty mid century Turkish Yastik rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful mid century Turkish yastik rug with nice geometrical design and beautiful colours, entirely hand knotted with wool on wool foundation
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Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Rug Pillow Case Made from an East Anatolian Rug Fragment, 19th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert materials.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry clean is recommended.
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Tribal Antique Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Nice Little Turkish Anatolian Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful little vintage Turkish runner with a Kazak geometrical design and nice colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation.
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Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kazak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Neutral Tone Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind vintage Turkish Oushak rug in neutral tones from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century
Measures: 5'6'' x 84".
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Futurist Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Turkish Colorful Oushak Gallery Rug In Blue Brown & Terra-cotta
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Turkish Colorful Oushak Gallery Rug In Blue Brown & Terra-cotta. Rug/EN-AGA-004, Colorful Oushak, Antique Oushak.
A singularly masterful work of art, this richly patterned an...
Category
1930s Turkish Oushak Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nice Mid Century Turkish square Kars rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century Turkish square rug with beautiful geometrical design and nice colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation.
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Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kazak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Ersari Rug in Beige-Brown and Teal Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted wool and originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, this 8x13 vintage Ersari rug is from the same provenance, a sub-tribe of the Turkmen people often known for their more ...
Category
1950s Turkish Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
3.8x6 Ft Vintage Hand-Knotted Anatolian Accent Rug in Orange for Modern Homes
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish area rug re-dyed in orange color for contemporary interiors.
Finely hand knotted, low wool pile on cotton foundation. Professionally washed.
Sturdy and can be us...
Category
1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Wool
2.7x3.8 Ft Vintage Geometric Small Rug, Handmade Prayer Rug, Turkish Door Mat
Located in Spring Valley, NY
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
6.8x11 Ft Vintage Handmade Wool Rug in Solid Purple for Modern Office and Home
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish large rug re-dyed in purple color.
Finely hand knotted, low wool pile on cotton foundation. Deep washed.
Sturdy and can be used on a high traffic area, suitable f...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Colorful mid-20th century Turkish accent size kilim
4'10' x 7'
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Pre-Columbian Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
4x8 Ft Vintage Hand-Kotted Plain Turkish Tulu Wool Rug in Red W/ Ivory Frame
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Vintage Turkish "Tulu" (thick-piled)rug in solid bright red with a thin ivory pile-less frame. 100% wool. Hand-knotted in Central Turkey circa 1960.
Size: 4.1 x 7.9 Ft.
Category
1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Turkish Floor Size Rustic Geometric Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th century Turkish rug in a soft colors with a geometric motif. zipper closure and poly-fill insert provided.
Measures: 19" x 37".
Category
1940s Asian Rustic Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Foam, Wool
5x13.3 Ft Handwoven Striped Vintage Runner Kilim, FlatWeave Wool Floor Covering
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Vintage handwoven flat-weave (kilim) runner, All Wool
Very good condition, sturdy and clean.
We can modify the dimensions if requested, ie. make it shorter and/or narrower.
Reversib...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
3.5x3.3 Ft Minimalist Vintage Small Tulu Rug made of Natural Beige Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage hand knotted square cream "Tulu" rug from Konya in Central Anatolia, Turkey. 100% natural undyed handspun wool.
These simple and somewhat primitive small rugs with lustrou...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
3.3x6 Ft Vintage Turkish Village Rug with Subtle Colors, Soft Wool Pile
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A one of a kind 1950s oriental rug from Central Anatolia. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on wool foundation. Very good condition. Sturdy...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic 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.