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Turkish Rugs For Sale
Tulu Runner in Soft Aqua Tones with Natural Texture
Located in New York, NY
This new Tulu runner exudes calm and understated luxury with its soothing palette of soft aqua and hints of neutral taupe and ivory. Handwoven in Turkey, the rug features a subtle s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
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
$16,925 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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
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
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
New Biophilic Contemporary Earth-Tone Oushak Soumak Textured Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
81153 New Modern Earth-Tone Oushak Soumak Rug, 09'02 x 11'11. This handwoven wool modern Oushak Soumak rug, crafted in Pakistan, captures the essence of timeless elegance through its...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Sumak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
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
Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Rustic Mid-Century Modern Style
By Zeki Müren
Located in Dallas, TX
53374 Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Rustic Mid-Century Modern Style 02'03 x 05'09. This hand-knotted wool distressed vintage Turkish Sivas rug features an all-over geomet...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$610 Sale Price
38% Off
Hand-Woven Tribal Kurdish Wool Kilim. 3.7x4.7 Ft. Flat-Weave Rug or Wall Hanging
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This lively handwoven rug was produced by Kurdish villagers in Central Turkey for daily use in third quarter of the 20th century. Measures: 3.7 x 4.7 Ft.
These splendid vintage w...
Category
1960s Turkish Tribal Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$527 Sale Price
40% Off
3.7x6.9 Ft Handmade Vintage Turkish Rug Redyed in Teal, Ideal 4 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...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$268 Sale Price
40% Off
Modern Oushak Design Beige and Brown Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Oushak Design beige and brown handmade wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 12'2" × 17'0" (371 × 518 cm).
Elegance offered by new rugs cannot be found anywhere else. Inspired b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Old Malatya Cecim Jijim Kilim Eastern Anatolia Turkish Carpet Cicim Rug
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an old kilim from Malatya, one of the major kilim-producing regions in Eastern Anatolia. Known for both the quality and quantity of its weavings, Malatya offers a rich variet...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Polychromatic Geometric Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x8 rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Pasha Collection. This line is a commemoration, with rare curations we believe...
Category
1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Turkish Square Room Size Carpet Inspired by Swedish Rugs
Located in New York, NY
A modern Turkish square room size carpet handmade during the 21st century. The design and weave are inspired by vintage Swedish rugs from the mid-20th century period.
Measures: 9'...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
7x10 Ft Handmade Distressed 1950s Turkish Rug in Gray and Taupe, Modern Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage over-dyed handmade Turkish rug in gray and taupe. Finely hand knotted, low wool pile on cotton foundation. Deep washed. Sturdy and can be used on a high traffic area, suita...
Category
1950s Turkish Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$589 Sale Price
50% Off
Olive Brown Vintage Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Turkish Runner with an all-over tulip motif in olive green and brown.
3'5'' x 6'7''
Category
20th Century Turkish Anglo-Indian Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,400 Sale Price
24% Off
Vintage Old Bergama Kilim Cuval Rug Chuval Mat Anatolian Turkish Yastik Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Western Anatolian Vintage Chuval Kilim from the Bergama ( Pergamon ) region with wool threads and a rare, beautiful color composition.
This highly collectible old cuval ki...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
Late 19th Century Oushak Rug from Anatolia
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Turkish Oushak rug has a pistachio-green field with an overall design of dusty-pink, light blue and burgundy red bold palmettes linked by stylized angular floral and lea...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Blue Vintage Medallion Turkish Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a blue vintage Turkish rug.
17'' x 17''
Category
Mid-20th Century Late Victorian Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
$159 Sale Price
20% Off
2.3x12.2 Ft Adjustable. Bohemian Handmade Cotton Rag Rug. Vintage Runner Kilim
Located in Spring Valley, NY
An authentic flat-weave (Kilim) from Eastern Turkey, handwoven by Nomads to be used as floor coverings in their tents and winter homes. This kilim feature...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton
$585 Sale Price
30% Off
5.6x9.8 Ft Contemporary Handmade Turkish Area Rug in Pink with Medallion 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...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$736 Sale Price
30% Off
'Namal', Cover from Adana, Turkey, Mid-20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
Namals are simple, plain, hand woven covers from Adana Region of Turkey.
It is a mixure of goat hair and cotton and used simply for utilitarian purposes to dry grains or cover beddi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs
Materials
Goat Hair, Cotton
6.5x10.6 Ft Handmade Vintage Turkish Rug Over-Dyed in Pink with Medallion 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...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$959 Sale Price
30% Off
Beige Khaki 20th Century Thin Moroccan Flat-Weave Runner
Located in New York, NY
A midcentury handmade Moroccan flat-weave runner with a modern twist, circa 1950.
Measures: 2'3" x 7'7".
Category
20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Turkish Flatweave Kilim Gallery Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-20th century Turkish Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 6' 2" x 12' 7", offers a bold and eclectic interpretation of traditional stripe motifs. Divided into four distinct panels...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Rug
Located in New York, NY
A one-of-a-kind vintage Turkish Anatolian rug featuring accents in chartreuse and purple.
7'10'' x 9'9''
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Green Vintage Anatolian Carpet
Located in New York, NY
One of our most interesting finds recently this eclectic one of a kind vintage Anatolian with a plain solid green field with two red horizontal red stripes on one end. The texture an...
Category
20th Century Turkish Minimalist Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Malatya Chuval Kilim Cuval Rug Nomadic Anatolian Natural Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a beautifully detailed old Malatya Region, Anatolian Chuval kilim, featuring a bold, three-dimensional texture and precise geometric patterns. Originally used by nomadic trib...
Category
1970s Turkish Kilim Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Pillowcase Made from an Eastern Anatolian Perde ‘ cover’, Mid 20th C.
By Seref Ozen
Located in Istanbul, TR
Rustic stitches on the pillowcases are hand done and in wool.
They do not come with inserts.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry clean is recommended.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Landscape Pictorial War Rug with Amish Shaker Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52470, vintage Turkish Oushak Landscape pictorial war rug with Amish Shaker style 05'05 x 08'02.? Displaying a subtle color palette and simplicity, this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak pictorial...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Large and Square Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Oushak large room size carpet in square format handmade during the turn of the 20th century in shades of ivory, rust orange, and gold.
Measures: 11' 10" x 13' 8".
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Victorian Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Traditional Antique Rug Pirot Kilim Handwoven Striped Wool Area Rug Geometric
Located in Wembley, GB
This large rug is a handwoven Serbian Kilim woven in the early 20th century. The design features a striped bold geometric pattern featuring contrasting red, beige, blue and green. The design and colours are featured together to make the perfect accent piece suitable for Classic and contemporary homes.
Kilim rugs have been used for generations on both floors and walls for decor and warmth and created by nomads out of necessity to keep them warm. Constructed with only the most delicate handspun, organically dyed wool and cotton. The techniques and materials used to create a durable piece suitable for any high traffic area in your home or office.
Traditional antique rug pirot Kilim...
Category
1930s Serbian Kilim Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$3,900 Sale Price
20% Off
Oushak Rug Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak 9'7" x 11'7" #251
Located in Houston, TX
Oushak Rug Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak 9'7" x 11'7" #251
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
$5,160 Sale Price
39% Off
Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Gray with Abstract Geometric Patterns from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool circa 1960-1970, this 8x12 vintage rug is a rare new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Pasha Collection. Our collection is a commemoration, with one-of-a-kin...
Category
1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Turkish Oushak Rug Oriental Handmade 2'4" x 3'3" #7390
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Enhance your home décor with this stunning Handmade Turkish Oushak Oriental Rug, measuring 2'4" x 3'3". This exquisite rug is crafted with precision and care, reflecting the rich her...
Category
2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$360 Sale Price
40% Off
Pillowcase Made from an Eastern Anatolian Perde ‘Cover’, Mid 20th C
By Seref Ozen
Located in Istanbul, TR
Rustic stitches on the pillowcases are hand done and in wool.
They do not come with inserts.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry clean is recommended.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rustic Neutral Turkish Oushak Runner, circa 1930s
Located in New York, NY
This light colored rustic Anatolian runner shows an open sandy straw to pale buff field centered by a loose pole medallion of cartouches, octagons and a cruciform element. Caucasian ...
Category
1930s Turkish Oushak Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
5.4x7 ft Hand-Woven Vintage Turkish Wool Kilim "Flat-weave" with Vertical Bands
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A simple yet beautiful wool rug handwoven by the nomadic tribes in South Central Turkey. Measures: 5.4 x 7 ft
Very good condition, sturdy and clean.
We can modify the dimensions if ...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$516 Sale Price
35% Off
21st Century Modern Turkish Flatweave Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This 21st century Turkish Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 8' 6" x 11' 9", showcases an expressive and richly textured design composed of horizontal striations in a diverse palette of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Turkish Oushak Accent Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 21st-century Turkish Oushak rug, measuring 7' 11" x 10' 9", showcases the timeless elegance and craftsmanship of traditional Oushak weaving. The deep green field is ad...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Konya Long Rug
Located in New York, NY
Konya Long runner rug. A great village rug from Central Turkey, in characteristic long format. A very high quality example with great wool, design and colors.
Category
1930s Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Anatolian tribal room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 9' 1" x 15' 3".
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, Maximalist Style Meets Traditional Sensibility
Located in Dallas, TX
51769 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 02'10 x 04'01.
Maximalist style meets traditional sensibility in this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug. The intrinsic botanical design a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Pure Wool Vintage Kilim from Central Anatolia, Turkey, Mid-20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
Kilim has heavy enough body to sit on the floor. It is pure wool and in good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
4x6 ft Custom Handmade "Tulu" Rug. Checkered Design in Emerald, Ivory. All Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A custom, handmade Tulu rug made from 100% Hand-Spun Wool of finest quality. It features a simple checkered design in cream and radiant emerald green.
These beautiful rugs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$587 Sale Price / item
30% Off
6x9.8 Ft One-of-a-Kind Red Wool Area Rug, Room Size Handmade 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
$709 Sale Price
40% Off
3x4.7 Ft Vintage Turkish Colorful Kilim. Bed, Floor, Sofa Cover or Wall Hanging
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This lively handwoven rug was produced by Kurdish villagers in Central Turkey for daily use in third quarter of the 20th century. These splendid vintage weavings were used in various ways such as wall-hangings, bedding covers...
Category
1970s Turkish Kilim Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$411 Sale Price
40% Off
Handmade Vintage Turkish Rug 3'10"x 6'3"
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
$1,150 Sale Price
40% Off
Vintage Gabbeh Tribal Rug in Beige-Brown Animal Pictorial Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x5 Gabbeh Persian rug is from the latest entries in Rug & Kilim’s rare tribal curations. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
This tribal provenan...
Category
1950s Turkish Tribal Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
4.8x11.8 Ft Vintage Handmade Oushak Runner Rug in Beige and Navy Blue Colors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A hand-knotted vintage Turkish runner rug in beige and navy-blue colors.
Wool pile on cotton foundation. good condition, professionally-washed, sturdy and suitable for both resident...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$761 Sale Price
50% Off
Pillow Case Fashioned from an Anatolian Vintage Cotton Fabric, 1960s
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pillow cover is made from a hand woven cotton fabric, woven in Anatolia, Turkey.
It does not come with an insert.
Cotton in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry clean is recommended.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Antique Hereke Silk Rug - 20th Century Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, Vintage Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Antique Hereke Silk Rug Antique Silk Rug
20th Century Turkish Silk Hereke Rug
This magnificent carpet will fascinate you with its intricate designs and vibrant colors that reflect ...
Category
20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Square Hand Knotted Turkish Tulu Rug 11'7" x 12'11" #11672
Located in Houston, TX
Oushak Rug Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Tutu Rug 11'7" x 12'11" #11672 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces, where elegance meets fu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$5,520 Sale Price
40% Off
1880 Auhtentic Antique Turkish Oushak Geometric overall 12x15 366cm x 442cm
Located in New York, NY
1880 Auhtentic Antique Turkish Oushak Geometric overall muted
12x15
12' x 14'6"
Circa 1880
"This is an authentic Antique Turkish Oushak in rare soft colors, and a unique geom...
Category
1880s Turkish Antique Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
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
Category
1920s Turkish Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Turkish Oushak Rug 8'7" x 11'5" #240
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug 8'7" x 11'5" #240 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets functionality. Elevate your space...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$4,830 Sale Price
40% Off
Modern Oushak Rug with Medallion Patterns in White and Navy Border on Beige Fiel
Located in Dallas, TX
Contemporary Turkish rug made of handwoven sheep’s wool of the finest quality. It’s colored with organic vegetable dyes that are certified safe for humans and pets alike. It features...
Category
20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Carpet ( 10'10" x 11' 330 x 335 )
Located in New York, NY
Antique Oushak Rug 10'10" x 11'0"
Category
Early 1900s Turkish Antique 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.
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