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Turkish Rugs For Sale
New Contemporary Blue Turkish Oushak Carpet, 09'11 x 14'10
Located in Dallas, TX
53963 New Modern Light Blue Turkish Oushak Rug, 09'11 x 14'10. This hand-knotted wool modern Turkish Oushak rug is a breathtaking composition that evokes the essence of a blooming ga...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$7,532 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$997 Sale Price
37% Off
Bobyrug’s Nice Little Antique Tabriz Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty late 19th century tabriz rug with beautiful geometrical design and nice natural colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
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"Experience the epito...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Tabriz Antique Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$708 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-20th Century Anatolian Heavy Duty Felt Rug
Located in Istanbul, TR
The reverse of the rug is as interesting as the front.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Beige with Polychromatic Diamond Pattern Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool and originating from Turkey circa 1960-1970, this 6x9 vintage rug is an exciting new piece in Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Pasha Collection—a rare curation b...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Oushak Rug Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak 5' x 13' #7083
Located in Houston, TX
Oushak Rug Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak 5' x 13' #7083
Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces, where elegance meets functional...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,940 Sale Price
65% Off
Oushak Rug Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak 2'3" x 3'2" #5397
Located in Houston, TX
Oushak Rug Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak 2'3" x 3'2" #5397
Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces, where elegance meets functio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$330 Sale Price
65% Off
Choban 'Shepherd' Tulu Rug, from Central Anatolia, Turkey, 1960s
Located in Istanbul, TR
A heavy-duty Tulu rug from Konya region of Turkey. The word "tulu" actually means "long-haired" in Turkish, which is a reference to the shaggy texture of the rugs. Tulu rugs were tra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pillow Cover Made from an Eastern Anatolian Antique Rug Fragment, 19th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
Eastern Anatolian rugs are famous for their wool and color quality. This pillow cover is made from a fragment of a such a great rug.
It does not come with an Insert.
Cotton in the b...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Tribal Antique Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Rug in Pink and Cream with Geometric 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 a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare and collectible mid-century...
Category
1950s Turkish Kilim Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Ivory Red and Blue Check Patterned Wool and Hemp Kilim 7'9''x9'7''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This vintage hand-woven wool and hemp rug features a timeless gingham-inspired check pattern in alternating stripes of muted red, blue, and natural ivory. Skillfully crafted using fl...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Hemp
Rug & Kilim's Modern Kilim Striped Beige Gray and Green Transitional Flat-Weave
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool originating from one of our most reputed looms in Turkey, this modern striped Kilim rug hails from the latest additions to Rug & Kilim’s modern and contemporary Kil...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim's Classic Tulu Style Rug Red Green Medallion Tribal Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool originating from a reputed modern loom in Turkey, this Tulu pattern by Rug & Kilim offers an exceptional homage to traditional rugs of this renowned Turkish line...
Category
2010s Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Turkish Donegal Rug with Brown and Beige Botanical Patterns
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern handmade Turkish rug from high-quality sheep’s wool and colored with eco-friendly vegetable dyes that are proven safe for humans and pets alike. It’s a Donegal design showcasi...
Category
Early 2000s Turkish Other Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$6,720 Sale Price
20% Off
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Kilim Rug in Brown, Red Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 5x9 Kilim rug available in Rug & Kilim’s prized collection. A delicious take on geometric design, the rug enjoys an illusion created by repetition of a well defi...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
76859 Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 12'01 x 13'05. With its striking appeal and saturated red color palette, this hand-knotted wool antique Turkish Oushak rug appears like a sumptuous I...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$11,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Circa 1940 Brown Turkish Kilim Flatweave Rug
Located in New York, NY
8'7 X 11'7. This vintage Turkish flat weave Kilim is hand-woven. The simplicity and boldness of this piece can also give a contemporary feel and is able to look at home in both a mod...
Category
20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Handmade Vintage Afghan Baluch Prayer Rug 2.6' x 4.5', 1960s, 1C1093
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Enhance your living space with this Handmade Vintage Afghan Baluch Prayer Rug. This captivating piece, originating from Afghanistan and crafted in the 1960s, boasts a timeless appeal...
Category
1960s French Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$345 Sale Price
70% Off
Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
An exuberant early 20th century Turkish runner. Bright reds, orange, green and blue.
Measures: 3' x 10'11''.
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$6,000
Vintage Turkish Konya Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 20th century Turkish Konya rug, wool velvet on wool foundation.
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Kazak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$472 Sale Price
20% Off
Brown Vintage Turkish Abstract Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Turkish rug.
17'' x 18''
Category
20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
$179 Sale Price
21% Off
Tree of Life Hereke Silk Rugs, Oriental Rug, Handmade Carpet Rugs for Sale
Located in Wembley, GB
The manufacturing of these masterpieces luxury rugs began late the 19th century. These Turkish rugs were woven in Asian Anatolia, Turkey in the historic city of Hereke. In the mid-19th century, Sultan Abdul Majid proclaimed Hereke to be the royal weaving village. The silk rugs were woven there were considered the finest in the world, this is an example of the white rug which has used soft rust colours to be in harmony with most elements of designs. All examples used select Borsa silk which is the finest quality for traditional rugs. The Sultan required that all of the silk rugs woven in Hereke had to be signed with the name Hereke. These carpets were regularly woven for the aristocracy in Europe, Asia, and The Middle East. The design of this rug is unique because it is an interpretation of the famous 17th-century Mughal carpet from India, and are most sought after by interior designers and collector to buy rugs as an important element of interior designs because resonates elegance and opulence. The Mughal carpet was exhibited in the Metropolitan Museum and was illustrated in the book called flowers under foot, published by the Museum. The carpet has 1200 knots per square inch, and the entire field is woven of silver/metallic thread. The signature (see detail photos) is written in the ottoman script and says Use Ipek, which was the premier workshops in Hereke during the 1980s.
Tree of life hereke silk rugs...
Category
1950s Asian Tabriz Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk, Organic Material
$5,321 Sale Price
20% Off
Pillow Cover Made from an Eastern Anatolian Antique Rug Fragment, 19th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
Eastern Anatolian rugs are famous for their wool and color quality. This pillow cover is made from a fragment of a such a great rug.
It does not come with an Insert.
Cotton in th...
Category
19th Century Turkish Tribal Antique Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Wild Blue Vintage Turkish Mohair Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century one of a kind Turkish sirt rug woven with Mohair wool. The piece has been over-dyed giving it a wild ethereal feel to it. These pieces are inspired by traditional ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Mohair, Wool
Tetris Turkish Deco Zeki Muren Rug
By Zeki Müren
Located in New York, NY
Turkish Zeki Muren rug with a motif similar to the infamous Tetris game.
5'11'' x 9'7''
Zeki Muren was a famous Turkish musician back in the middle of...
Category
20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
1900's Antique Burgundy Turkish Sparta Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78132 Distressed Antique Turkish Sparta Rug, 08'10 x 11'07. Step into the woven narrative of history with our hand-knotted wool distressed antique ...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Bakshaish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$4,368 Sale Price
20% Off
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Floral Runner
Located in New York, NY
1940s Turkish Runner with a flower design on an ivory ground
Measures: 3'8'' x 8'10''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Bessarabian Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$750 Sale Price
50% Off
Vintage Oushak Runner in Soft Camel and Ice Blue
Located in New York, NY
A charming vintage Oushak runner, hand-knotted in Turkey, featuring an angular tribal medallion flanked by stylized floral and geometric motifs. The palette is particularly inviting...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Chicken Rooster Vintage Turkish Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
mid 20th century turkish rug depicting a chicken and rooster on a brown field
Measures: 2'10" x 2'10''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Foam, Wool
Vintage Oushak Rug in Beige-Brown, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand Knotted in wool, originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, this 2x3 vintage gift-sized rug is a very special piece from an exceptional mid-century curation of Oushak rugs new to ...
Category
1950s Turkish Oushak Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Gallery Rug with Amish Shaker Style in Earth-Tone Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
74112 Vintage Turkish Oushak Gallery rug with Amish Shaker style in Earth-Tone Colors 05'06 x 10'01. In this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak gallery rug, we bare witness to ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Colorful Handmade Turkish Oushak Runner Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
Introducing our exquisite handmade runner rug, the Turkish Sultanabad! This rug features a stunning grey blue background and a distinct border that will surely catch your eye. The co...
Category
20th Century Afghan Tribal Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Turkish Anatolian rug, measuring 2' 10" x 5' 9", presents a striking minimalist composition with a deep, charcoal-black field subtly flecked with multicolored t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Anatolian Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
This early 20th century Turkish Anatolian rug, measuring 3' 1" x 4' 7", showcases a bold geometric medallion design rendered in a striking palette of indigo, brick red, ivory, and ch...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Silk Velvet Ottoman Sarma Pillow Cover, L 19th Century/ E 20th 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 cleaning is reccommended.
Antique Ottoman sar...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Islamic Turkish Rugs
Materials
Metallic Thread
6x9 ft Vintage Oushak Rug, Wool Turkish Carpet in Beige, Brown, Blue Colors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A fine vintage hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug from the 1950s. Measures: 6 x 9 Ft.
Finely hand knotted with low wool pile on cotton foundation, the rug is in good condition, sturdy ...
Category
1950s Turkish Oushak Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$549 Sale Price
50% Off
Zabihi Collection Vintage Small Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mini size mid 20th century Turkish Anatolian rug
Measures: 1'6'' x 2'10''
Category
Mid-20th Century Adirondack Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Deco Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Turkish Anatolian deco rug, measuring 3' 0" x 5' 2", features a bold and minimalist composition with repeating horizontal motifs arranged in a gridded formation...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Deco Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Ghourdes Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
This early 20th century Turkish Ghourdes rug, measuring 3' 0" x 4' 8", presents a bold directional prayer design centered within a striking magenta-red field. The stepped mihrab nich...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Turkish Anatolian rug, measuring 2' 11" x 5' 11", features a delicate allover pattern composed of stylized florals, boteh forms, and abstracted foliate elements...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Ivory and Black Turkish Silk Hereke Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
77475 Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, 08'06 x 10'02. With ornate details and well-balanced symmetry combined with a dreamy color palette, this hand-knotted silk vintage Turkish Here...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Art Nouveau Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
20th Century Silk Hereke Rug - Vintage Turkish Silk Rug, Hereke Silk Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
20th Century Silk Hereke Rug - Vintage Turkish Silk Rug, Hereke Silk Rug
This 20th century antique silk Hereke carpet is an eye-catching work of a...
Category
20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Kayseri Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Turkish Kayseri rug, measuring 2' 11" x 4' 9", features a distinctive garden panel design composed of individually framed vignettes arranged in a grid layout. E...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Balkan Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
Balkan Kilim rug. A very nice old kilim rug from the Balkans in square-ish format. The blue-gray inner border of the rug is unusual.
Category
1950s Balkan Kilim Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,960 Sale Price
24% Off
Bobyrug’s nice vintage Turkish Anatolian Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century Turkish Anatolian Kilim with beautiful tribal and geometrical design and nice colours with a purple field color and a grey and black médaillons and in the borders, e...
Category
1970s Turkish Tribal Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Long Ivory Striped Vintage Kilim Long Runner
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century narrow and long Turkish Kilim runner featuring an ivory colored ground,
circa mid-20th century, measures: 2'2" x 21'9"
Kilims, primarily refer to a type of f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
6.8x10 Ft Chinese Art Deco Vintage Handmade Area Rug for Country Home and Rustic
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-...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Deco Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$1,586 Sale Price
40% Off
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Konya Small Rug
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-century Turkish Konya throw rug.
2'10'' x 5'1''
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Bessarabian Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Turkish Vintage Anatolian Rug 4'6" x 6'1" #6042
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Vintage Anatolian Rug 4'6" x 6'1" #6042 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets functionality. Elevate...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,380 Sale Price
40% Off
Pillow case made from Anatolian Vintage Textiles
By Seref Ozen
Located in Istanbul, TR
This pillow was made from vintage hand woven textiles. Our addition to the piece is silk hand stitching as a detail.
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper cl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Zeki Müren Runner in Beige & Pink Cubist Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Turkey circa 1960 – 1970, this 1x6 vintage Zeki Müren runner is a unique addition to the Rug & Kilim Collection for its unusual colors and c...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
6.6x10.2 Ft Modern Blue Handmade Area Rug, Turkish Carpet, Woolen Floor Covering
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
$803 Sale Price
40% Off
Djoharian Collection Heriz Azeri Rug large Palace size 20 x 16 ft - 600 x 490 cm
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A Turkish Azeri rug in Heriz style Palace size 20 x 16 ft - 600 x 490 cm Bakhshaish design.
Size: 20 x 16 ft / 600 x 490 cm.
Construction: Hand-kn...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Heriz Serapi Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$16,961 Sale Price
20% Off
Goldenrod Turkish Oushak Antique Square Wool Rug Featuring a Center Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Turkish Oushak rug is truly one of a kind! It is hand-knotted from soft wool and showcases a stunning goldenrod color scheme. The rug features a beautiful central motif surround...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique 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 8x9 vintage Ersari rug is from the same provenance, a sub-tribe of the Turkmen people often known for their more d...
Category
1950s Turkish Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Beautiful Floral Turkish Kars Rug
Located in New York, NY
3rd quarter of the 20th Century Turkish Kars rug with an all over floral design on an ivory field
Measures: 5'7'' x 8'1''
Category
20th Century Turkish Arts and Crafts Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Oriental Hand Knotted Runner Rug 2'6" x 9'11" #6001
Located in Houston, TX
Oushak Rug Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak 3' x 13'10" #3190 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces, where elegance meets function...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$936 Sale Price
40% Off
1960s Vintage Zeki Muren Distressed Rug in Gray Art Deco Pattern by Rug & Kilim
By Zeki Müren
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, a distressed style rug from the celebrated artist Zeki Muren with abstract and art deco inspirations is one of his latest pieces to join Rug & Kilim’s Midcentur...
Category
1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Modern Rug 8'3" x 10'3" #M-1029
Located in Houston, TX
Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Modern Rug 8'3" x 10'3" #M-1029 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces where elegance meets functionality...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,820 Sale Price
76% Off
5.6x9.4 Ft Colorful Flat-Weave Turkish Wool Kilim, Vintage Diamond Design Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Embark on a journey through Turkish tradition with this exquisite vintage handwoven Turkish wool kilim rug, a testament to the enduring craftsmanship of Anatolian artisans. Woven wit...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$750 Sale Price
40% Off
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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