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Turkish Rugs For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Romantic
BOZ Woven Rug Tile Red Small 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
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 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
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
BOZ Woven Rug Beige 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
Antique Biblical Adam and Eve Scene Turkish Hereke Silk Rug.7 ft x 5 ft
Located in New York, NY
Fine Biblical Scene Turkish Pictorial Antique Silk Rug That Depicts The Story of The Banishment From The Garden Of Eden, Country of Origin / Rug Type:...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Romantic Antique Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Vintage Zeki Muren Runner in Green Geometric Patterns, by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x6 runner is a new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Pasha Collection. This line is a commemoration, with rare curations we believe to hail from multidisciplinary T...
Category
1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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 coverlet made during mid 20th c. in Southern Anatolia, Turkey. The silk stitching on it is hand done by us.
It does not come with an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Silk
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, Silk
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
Mid-Century Modern Design Turkish Rug, Vintage Modern Carpet in Bright Yellow
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-Century Modern Design Turkish Rug, Vintage Modern Carpet in Bright Yellow.
Rendered in a bright yellow background with blocks of various colo...
Category
1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Room Size Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish flat-weave Kilim room size accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 5' 5" x 8' 7".
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Handmade Turkish Room Size Rug in the Style of Atomic Art
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Anatolian room size rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Very much in the style of mid-century modern with its elongated whimsical oval pattern belonging to the period of the atomic art...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Oushak carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century featuring a minimalistic solid orange ground encased by a single border.
Category
1940s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage 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' 5" x 10' 8".
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Amazing Reversible Early 20th Century Saveh Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An amazing early 20th century Persian reversible Saveh Kilim rug, woven with a fantastic all-over large scale geometric floral lattice pattern woven in wonderful coral red and turquo...
Category
1950s Persian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton
3 x 13 Vintage Turkish Anatolian Beige Wool Rug With Tribal Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
A vintage Turkish Anatolian hand-knotted wool rug from the 20th century, featuring an intricate all-over geometric pattern complemented by vibrant accents of red, pink, peach, and br...
Category
20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Midcentury Diamond Pattern Pink and Blue Wool Rug by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in Turkey originating between 1960-1970, this vintage midcentury runner is the latest to join Rug & Kilim’s midcentury Pasha collection, celebrating Turkish icon and mul...
Category
1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Midcentury Tulu Red and Multi-Color Wool Rug by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Turkey in 1950, this vintage midcentury wool rug features a more contemporary approach to a Tulu rug design. Hand knotted in high quality wool, the mixed pile height...
Category
1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Orange and Purple Multi-Color Wool Kilim Rug by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Turkey in 1960, this vintage Turkish wool kilim rug depicts an uncommon abundance of culturally significant symbols. Flat woven in high quality wool, each alternatin...
Category
1950s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Mid-Century Modern Design Rug 11'10" x 11'10"
Located in New York, NY
Square Shape Mid-Century Modern Design Geometric Earthy Tones Rug, Country of origin: Turkey, Circa date: Modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Midcentury Yellow Wool Runner with Black White Accents by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in Turkey originating between 1950-1960, this vintage midcentury wool rug hails from a select series by a very celebrated Turkish designer, enjoying a unique shabby-chic...
Category
1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Midcentury Beige and Pastel Wool Rug with Diamond Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in Turkey originating between 1960-1970, this vintage mid-century runner joins our midcentury Pasha collection celebrating Turkish icon Zeki Müren with Josh’s handpicked...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Midcentury Pink and Red Wool Rug with Gold-Yellow Accent by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in Turkey originating between 1960-1970, this vintage midcentury runner is the latest to join Rug & Kilim’s midcentury Pasha collection, celebrating Turkish icon and mul...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Geometric Abstract Design Carpet / Rug, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1950s
- Czechoslovakia
- good original condition
- cleaned
Category
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Grasscloth
Abstract Turkish Anatolian 20th Century Rug
Located in New York, NY
An abstract midcentury Turkish Anatolian rug with a brick red field with accents in orange and brown.
Size: 3'8” x 6'6”
Turkish carpets and rugs, whether hand knotted or flat-w...
Category
1940s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Turkish Konya Mat
Located in New York, NY
Eclectic Turkish Anatolian rug featuring sparkling accent colors.
1'7'' x 2'7'' circa mid 20th century
Category
20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Rug with All-Over Blossom Pattern on Pale Yellow & Cream
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-Century Modern Oushak rug, rug TU-MTU-136554, country of origin / type: Turkey / Mid-Century Modern, circa mid-20th century.
This vintage Mid-Century Modern carpet features re...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Brown and Gray Tulu Blanket Shag Rug 8'1''x10'1''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This is a vintage Tulu Blanket rug using long-pile wool, a hallmark of traditional mountain weaving. Tulu (meaning “hairy” in Turkish) rugs are known for their thick, shaggy pile and...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Shabby Chic Beige and Pink Handmade Geometric Wool Runner
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage Turkish hand knotted wool rug with a beige field. This rug has accents of ivory and pink in a gorgeous all-over geometric shabby chic design,
This rug measures: ...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid Century Modern Kilim Wool Area Rug Red Hand Made in Turkey Floral Pattern
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a gorgeous Kilim wool area rug or carpet, hand made in Turkey. In very good vintage condition. The dimensions are 59" W x 96" ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern, Vintage Rug in Multi Colors in Modern Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-Century Modern, Vintage Rug in Multi Colors in Modern Design, EN-1038, Rug for Modern Interiors
Rendered in diamond shapes with a spotted and speckled assortment of muted colo...
Category
1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Turkish Konya Mat
Located in New York, NY
One of a Kind Vintage Turkish Konya Rug
Details
rug no. y1673
size 1' 6" x 2' 7" (46 x 79 cm)
Category
20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Turkish Tulu Rug in Multicolor Geometric Design
Located in Dallas, TX
This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Long Runner with Mid-Century Modern Design in Yellow, Turquoise and Black
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 2'7 x 13'9.
This artfully handwoven Turkish mid century design runner displays a unique geometric design and color combination, featuring yellow background and repeating t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Mid-Century Art Deco Zeki Muren Yellow Wool Rug 5'1''x8'6''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This vibrant hand-knotted wool rug is a stunning example of modernist design influence expressed through traditional craftsmanship. Drawing inspiration from Early-Century aesthetics,...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vibrant Vintage Rug with Mid-Century Modern and Geometric Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Graphic red-toned geometric design modern vintage Turkish rug, rug en-123914, country of origin or type: Turkey or Oushak, circa 1950.
This modern-design vintage Turkish Oushak ru...
Category
1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Rustic Mid-Century Modern Cubist Style
By Zeki Müren
Located in Dallas, TX
53341, distressed vintage Turkish Sivas rug with Rustic Mid-Century Modern Cubist style. This hand knotted wool distressed vintage Turkish Sivas rug features an all-over checkered di...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Rustic Mid-Century Modern Cubist Style
By Zeki Müren
Located in Dallas, TX
53370, distressed vintage Turkish Sivas rug with Rustic Mid-Century Modern Cubist style. This hand knotted wool distressed vintage Turkish Sivas rug features an all-over checkered ch...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rug with Repeating All Over Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-Century Modern vintage Rug with repeating All Over Design.
Measures: 5'8 x 8'6.
Mid-Century Modern Rug with Contemporary Design. Keivan Woven Arts, EN-141405, 1950's Vi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Caucasian Shirvan Prayer Rug with Mid-Century Modern Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53146, vintage Caucasian Shirvan Prayer rug with Mid-Century Modern Tribal style. Give the look of woven wonders with this hand knotted wool vintage Caucasian Shirvan Prayer rug. Com...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Magnificent XL Room Size Canary Yellow Shag Pile Rug, Circa 60's
Located in Pemberton, NJ
This amazing rug hasn't moved for over 50 years, and it is in remarkable condition! Some minor spot cleaning necessary. WOW! Hand-knotted in wool from Turkey circa 1950-1960. This ...
Category
1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Wide Neutral Kilim Runner from Central Anatolia, Turkey, 1960s
Located in Istanbul, TR
It is woven with un-dyed natural wool in 1960s.
From Karapinar, Konya, Central Anatolia, Turkey.
It has been cleaned and repaired professionally.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Neutral Kilim from Central Anatolia, Turkey, 1960s
Located in Istanbul, TR
It is woven with un-dyed natural wool in 1960s.. Professionally cleaned and repaired.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Filikli Angora Rug from Central Anatolia, Turkey, Mid-20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
Filikli ( Filik being the name of baby goat ) are probably the most basic rustic rugs from Anatolia of Turkey. These were the basic utilitarian rugs of daily life used as covers, mat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Angora
Vintage Wool Kilim Rug 7'4''x9'10''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
The clean and elegant linear pattern offers versatility, making it a perfect choice for modern, Scandinavian, or transitional interiors. Its understated sophistication adds a layer o...
Category
20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960s Vintage Distressed Rug in Red & Green Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool from Turkey circa 1950-1960, a 4x7 vintage rug from a bold multidisciplinary Turkish designer commemorated in Rug & Kilim’s Mid-...
Category
1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Beige-Brown Geometric Patterns by Rug & Kilim
By Zeki Müren
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x10 rug is a new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Pasha Collection. This line is a commemoration, with rare curations we believe to hail from multidisciplinary Tur...
Category
1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Green and Yellow Minimalist Mid-Century Modern design Turkish rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
This modern-design vintage Turkish rug features a sand colored minimalist geometric large checkerboard pattern set atop a green-colored background. The rug's qualities are enhanced b...
Category
1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Tulu rug with Fine Wool in Camel Color Field & Brown Border
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Tulu rug with Camel Color Field and Flowers Surrounded by Brown Border
Measures: 3'8 x 4'7
Made with very fine angora blend wool, this Turkish Tulu has Camel Color Field Surrounded by a Chocolate Border. Keivan Woven Arts rug/EN-112452 origin/Turkey, vintage Tulu, Colorful Tulu, vintage Moroccan rug, vintage rug, small Tulu rug, small Moroccan rug...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Zeki Müren Mid-Century Modern Rug in a Variety of Green Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Turkish Zeki Müren Mid-Century Modern Rug with Green colors, black, ivory and Tan. kwarug/Tu-Mtu-95170,
Alive with invigorating shades of vivid green and contemporary patte...
Category
1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Green Colored Leaf Pattern Vintage Rug with a Modern Design in Squared Shape
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measurements: 7' x 8'8.
Rendered in green and soft yellow tones with a leaf pattern, this mid-century patterned rug is unique in both color palette and design, rendering it a great ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Ghiordes Soft Pink Gallery Corridor Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Pale Pink and Cream Turkish Ghiordes Corridor Runner
Details
rug no. 10653
size 8' 4" x 18' 9" (254 x 572 cm)
rug type Ghiordes
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Romantic Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Red & Blue European Fine Rug with Geometric Medallions and Vining Blossoms
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modern Rug with Geometric Medallions and Vining Blossoms, rug TU-MTU-136065, country of origin / type: Turkey / Mid-Century Modern, circa Mid-20th Century.
Measures: 6'7 x 10'9.
Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Rug with a Modern Design with Multi Colors in Multi Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Rug with a Modern Design with Multi Colors in Square and Rectangular shapes, Keivan Woven Arts / Rug/TU-MTU-3360. Mid century modern.
This vintage rug with a Mid-Century d...
Category
1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Design Turkish Zeki Müren Rug in Golden and Sand Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Attributed to the famous Turkish rug designer, Zeki Müren, this Mid-Century modern design rug displays a sandy-tan background. The rug features five black outlined boxes with shades...
Category
1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Rug in Shades of Blue with Accent colors of Black & pink
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-Century Modern Rug in Shades of Blue with Accent colors of Black & pink, Rug/ tu-mtu-136058, Mid-Century Modern Rug in Shades of Blue with Accent colors of Red, Black, Pink, Gre...
Category
1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Kayseri Wool and Silk Rug Handmade in Ivory With Floral Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Vintage Turkish Kaisery wool and silk rug with ivory field and beige, orange, and green accents throughout the floral design.
This rug measures 6'8'' x 10'.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
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.