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Turkish Rugs For Sale
Vintage Turkish Kars Rug Warm Earth-Tone Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
53726 Vintage Turkish Kars Rug, 06'04 x 11'06. Turkish Kars rugs, originating from Turkey, are narrow rugs tailored for hallways, entryways, or tight spaces, boasting earth-tone colors like browns, tans, beiges, and warm hues for a cozy atmosphere. These rugs often feature traditional motifs such as geometric patterns, medallions, or stylized florals. Crafted with high-quality wool and employing traditional Turkish knotting techniques, these rugs ensure longevity and may utilize natural dyes, enhancing their earthy allure. Their versatility allows them to harmonize with rustic, traditional, eclectic, or modern interiors, offering both practical protection for floors and aesthetic enhancement with warmth, texture, and visual intrigue. With its intricate detail and rich texture, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Kars rug emanates nomadic charm, offering a captivating glimpse into the artistry of its creation. The medallion design, intricately woven into the fabric, forms the centerpiece of this rug, surrounded by an earthy color palette that exudes warmth and authenticity. Along the abrashed tan backdrop, three stack square medallions adorned with ambiguous motifs add depth and visual interest, creating a truly unique and captivating aesthetic. Framing the central motif is a simplistic meandering botanical border, which adds a touch of elegance and refinement to the overall design. This border not only enhances the rug's visual appeal but also provides a sense of structure and balance, ensuring that the intricate details of the medallions are showcased to their full effect. Meanwhile, the weaver's signature and date, along with the natural abrash gradations that traverse the rug's surface, authenticate its vintage charm, imbuing it with a sense of history and character. This vintage Turkish Kars rug is more than just a floor covering – it is a work of art that tells a story of craftsmanship, tradition, and cultural heritage. With its captivating design, earthy color palette, and authentic details, it serves as a timeless symbol of warmth, welcome, and informality. Whether displayed in a living room, bedroom, or hallway, this exquisite Kars carpet adds a touch of sophistication and charm to any space, transforming it into a sanctuary of style and comfort. Rendered in variegated shades of brown, rose, tan, taupe, pink, mushroom...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Ivory and Brown Turkish Mohair Rug
Located in New York, NY
Handmade Turkish mohair rug with a chocolate brown off-center medallion on an cream colored ground. Measures: 5'2'' x 6'3''.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

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Angora

Modern Turkish Donegal Rug with Ivory 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...
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Early 2000s Turkish Other Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Hand Woven Turkish Kilim Runner with Stripe and Modern Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Turkish Kilim runner with a stripe and modern design. Minimalist stripe design Kilim runner from Turkey, Keivan Woven Arts / rug EN-179530, country of origin / type: Turkey ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Shirwan Azerbaïdjan Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful 20th century Caucasian shirwan rug with nice geometrical design and beautiful colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
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Mid-20th Century Azerbaijani Kazak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Shirwan Azerbaïdjan Rug
Vintage Shirwan Azerbaïdjan Rug
$926 Sale Price
20% Off
Tribal Vintage Turkish Gallery Pink Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
Quirky mid-20th century Turkish gallery rug. Pink and brown medallions on a khaki ground and brown border, circa 1940. Size: 4'7” x 12'5”.
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20th Century Asian Tribal Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Earth-Tone Turkish Oushak Carpet, 08'09 x 10'03
Located in Dallas, TX
53668 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 08'09 x 10'03. This exquisite hand-knotted wool Turkish Oushak rug exudes a sense of grandeur and mystique reminiscent of the Chateau Marmont's stor...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Large Turkish Oushak Rug with Pastel Colors and All-Over Floral Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Turkish Oushak Rug, rug EN-115175, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa Late-20th Century. Measures: 13'7 x 18'8. This vintage Turkish Oushak rug is remarkably el...
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1980s Turkish Oushak Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Kurdish Pictorial Rug, Tragic Love Story of King Khosrow & Queen Shiri
Located in Dallas, TX
53887 Vintage Red Kurdish Pictorial Rug Runner, 03'10 x 11'00. This hand-knotted wool vintage Kurdish rug depicts the tragic love story of King Khosrow and Queen Shirin. It visually ...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Bohemian Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Tribal Kurdish Runner
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Discover the timeless elegance of our exquisite midcentury runner featuring a captivating blend of geometrical and tribal design. Hand-knotted with care, this masterpiece boasts a v...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Rustic Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

1880's Distressed Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 09'05 x 09'11
Located in Dallas, TX
78744 Distressed Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 09'05 x 09'11. This Late 19th Century distressed antique Turkish Oushak rug exudes a timeworn elegance that speaks to its rich historical...
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Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Dark Brown Hand-Woven Goat Hair Kilim 11'4''x13'10''
Located in Torrance, CA
This authentic hand-woven goat hair kilim is a striking example of traditional nomadic craftsmanship, featuring a weathered patina, visible tribal repair patches, and natural texture that reflect its age and history. Woven by weavers using natural undyed goat hair, this flat-weave textile was originally crafted for practical and decorative purposes, including floor coverings, tent partitions, or blankets in tribal settings. The minimalist dark brown tones make this piece timelessly versatile, complementing wabi-sabi, bohemian, and rustic interiors. This one-of-a-kind kilim is perfect as a decorative floor rug, wall hanging, or layered textile, adding warmth, history, and depth to any space. Key Features: Material: Premium Goat Hair Design: Minimalist and Textured with Subtle Variations Craftsmanship: Traditional Anatolian Tribal Weaving Size: 11'4" x 13'10" Colors: Dark Brown With its rich historical character and textural depth, this antique goat...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

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Goat Hair

Vintage Afghani Kilim Rug with Checkerboard Design and Modern Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
72071, vintage Afghani Kilim rug with Checkerboard Design and Modern Tribal style. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive checkerboard design combin...
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Mid-20th Century Afghan Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
52717, vintage Turkish Oushak runner. With its vibrant colors and a bold geometric form, this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner beautifully embodies Art Deco style with...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet
Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet
$2,239 Sale Price
24% Off
Antique Turkish Sivas Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Lovely pillow made from a Turkish Sivas rug. 15'' x 22''
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20th Century Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Cotton, Foam, Wool

Antique Turkish Sivas Rug Pillow
Antique Turkish Sivas Rug Pillow
$219 Sale Price
26% Off
Turkish Tulu Filikli Runner
Located in New York, NY
Wild Turkish Tulu shag runner. Original size and colors with a striped white and brown Kilim backing. 2'4'' x 8'9''
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20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Turkish Tulu Filikli Runner
Turkish Tulu Filikli Runner
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
21st Century Contemporary Handmade Turkish Tulu Square Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary Turkish Tulu square room size carpet handmade during the 21st century. Measures: 12' 3" x 13' 5"
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

3.7x6.3 Ft Hand-Knotted Vintage Turkish Village Accent Rug, 100% Organic Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s featuring a geometric medallion design. The rug is made of medium wool pile on wool foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on t...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Red Large Square Oversize Antique Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century antique Turkish Oushak rug circa 1920, measures: 12'4” x 14'1”.
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20th Century Turkish Agra Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Handmade Vintage Turkish Rug 3'3" x 6'11"
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 ...
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1960s Turkish Tribal Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug
Located in New York, NY
A full pile vibrant colored Turkish Ghiordes rug from the early stages of the 20th century. 3'11'' x 6'
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Early 20th Century Turkish Bessarabian Turkish Rugs

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Wool

6.4x9.8 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Wool Area Rug in Beige and Red Color
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-...
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1960s Turkish Country Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

New Contemporary Moroccan Style Rug with Retro Postmodern Cubist Bauhaus Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53200, new contemporary Moroccan style rug with Retro Postmodern Cubist Bauhaus style. Showcasing a bold expressive design with Cubist Bauhaus style and retro postmodern vibes, this hand knotted wool contemporary Moroccan style rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty. It features an all-over geometric pattern composed of horizontal rows of alternating colored concentric cubes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Post-Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish White Color Konya Runner
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind decorative Vintage Turkish Konya runner in white and olive green.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Prairie School Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Blue Contemporary Turkish Wool Rug Handmade with Abstract Pictorial Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your home's decor with the unique beauty of this Turkish Handmade Rug. Crafted with the highest quality wool, this Oushak rug is soft and plush to the touch, while its intric...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Elegant and Soft Oushak Prayer Scatter Rug
Located in San Francisco, CA
Soft wool and a soft palette join in this lovely niched Oushak prayer rug from western Anatolia. The columns and spandrels as well as the palmette and leaf pattern of the border all ...
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19th Century Turkish Antique Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Mohair Blanket Kilim Rug Turkey Beige Brown Grey Djoharian Collection
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
This is an example of the rare and hard to find tribal Mohair blankets. The bottom side is straight woven like a Kilim, the upper side has wool standing out of the blanket. This keep...
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20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

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Mohair

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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

3.4x5.7 Ft Vintage Hand-knotted Turkish "Tulu" Accent Rug in Warm Red and Yellow
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A one-of-a-kind vintage hand-knotted "Tulu" rug from Central Turkey featuring a linked diamonds design in slightly muted tomato red and goldenrod yello...
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1960s Turkish Tulu Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1960's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
51315 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 03'05 X 05'04. Tribal enchantment intertwines with Anatolian history in this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug. At the heart of the compo...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

5x8 Ft Vintage Turkish Rug, One of a Kind Hand Knotted Carpet, Soft Wool Pile
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Central Anatolian rug with a geometric design and unusual border pattern. Even medium wool pile on wool foundation. Excellent original condition. Washed professionally. Ide...
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1980s Turkish Rustic Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Colorful Vintage Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage turkish Kilim with cotton back. Zipper closure and foam insert provided. Measures: 19'' x 20''.
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Mid-20th Century Rustic Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Foam

Distressed Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug for Kitchen, Bathroom, Foyer or Entry Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
51750 distressed vintage Turkish Oushak rug for kitchen, bathroom, foyer or entry rug. This vintage Turkish Oushak rug features a modern traditional style. Immersed in Anatolian hist...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Silk Hereke High Quality Silk Hereke 100% Pure Silk
Located in New York, NY
Museum quality rare vintage 100% pure silk hereke rug kaysari rug fine high quality 3'8" x 6'1" 4' x 6' 112cm x 186cm "This is one of the highest qualit...
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1960s Turkish Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Abstract Modern Hand-Knotted "Tulu" Rug, 100% Wool, Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
100% 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 oldest handma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Anatolian rug from the mid-20th century. Measures: 7' 3" x 9' 2".
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Large Colorful Turkish Rug Border Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an antique Turkish prayer rug. Measures: 17" x 23".
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20th Century Turkish Bohemian Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Foam

6.6x9 Ft One of a kind Vintage Handmade Turkish Area Rug. 100% Woolhand-woven
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home with this traditional vintage hand knotted Turkish area rug, crafted from 100% premium wool. This exquisite piece captures the essence o...
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1960s Turkish Rustic Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

8.2x10 Ft Modern Hand Knotted Area Rug, Contemporary Turkish Carpet, 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A hand-knotted contemporary Turkish rug. This modern rug has even medium wool pile on wool foundation. It is made of premium hand-spun sheep and natural dyes, ie. plant based non c...
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Early 2000s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Blue Geometric Design Flatweave Handmade Wool Rug 10'2" X 14'6"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
This exquisite Turkish flatweave Kilim rug is a stunning masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship. Each rug is meticulously handwoven by skilled artisans using age-old techniques tha...
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2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Pair of Brown Turkish Anatolian Rugs
Located in New York, NY
A matching pair of mid-20th century Turkish Anatolian rugs a tribal motif in red and white on a chocolate brown field Measuring 18” x 33” and 18' x 35” respectively.
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20th Century Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Rustic Vintage Striped Chevron Turkish Kilim Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
50774 distressed Turkish flat-weave Kilim rug with Modern Southwestern boho chic style. With its bold expressive design, incredible detail and texture, this handwoven wool distressed vintage Turkish kilim rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty highlighting modern southwestern boho chic style. The abrashed and weathered field features an all-over geometric pattern composed of repeating bands in alternating colors. The repetitive striped design unites together to form a diamond trellis (lozenge lattice). It is enclosed with a zigzag chevron border?. Though deceptively simple, this vintage Kilim area rug is steeped in Anatolian tradition with a Classic Southern design aesthetic. Step it up a notch and layer over a large jute, sisal, or seagrass rug...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Deco Mat Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century bright colored Turkish rug with a deco inspired Tetris game mosaic style design. You can have some fun with this.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Red Antique Turkish Oushak Scatter Rug
Located in New York, NY
A scatter-sized antique Turkish Oushak rug 3'6'' x 4'10''
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tabriz Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Brown Terracotta Large Kilim Turkish Bolster Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Larger bolster size pillow made from a vintage Turkish Kilim flat-weave. Measures: 16” x 34”.
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20th Century Tribal Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Foam

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Anatolian rug from the mid-20th century. Measures: 2' 2" x 3' 1"
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Rug
Vintage Turkish Anatolian Rug
$900 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Turkish Kars Rug, Earth-Tone Elegance Meets Nomadic Romance
Located in Dallas, TX
53723 Vintage Earth-Tone Turkish Kars Rug, 05'06 x 11'06. A true masterpiece of understated luxury, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Kars rug offers a rare and refined interpre...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Antique Rug Heriz Serapi Rug 107cm x 160cm Oriental Rug 4x5 High Quality 1920
Located in New York, NY
Antique Rug Heriz Serapi Rug 107cm x 160cm Oriental Rug 4x5 High Quality 3'6" x 5'3" 107cm x 160cm Circa 1920 "This is an authentic antique piece with a magnificent geometric desig...
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1920s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Orange Turkish Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a Turkish Kilim.
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Bohemian Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Foam

Modern Geometric Kilim Area Rug, Coastal Allure Meets Simplistic Hygge
Located in Dallas, TX
81102 Modern Blue Earth-Tone Geometric Kilim Rug, 08'11 x 11'10. Step aboard into coastal chic living with our exquisite handwoven modern geometric kilim rug, where nautical charm me...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Jute, Cotton

Vintage Midcentury Brown, Green Geometric Wool Multi-Color Accent by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in Turkey originating between 1960-1970, this vintage mid-century runner is the latest to join Rug & Kilim’s midcentury Pasha collection, celebrating Turkish icon and mu...
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1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Orange Color Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
Vintage one of a kind Turkish Anatolian runner with a geometric design in a predominant orange color. Measures: 2'11" x 15'2".
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1940s Turkish Bohemian Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Blue Pink Vintage Oushak Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage turkish oushak rug in soft gray' blue and pinks and red border on 1 side. 16'' x 23'
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Mid-20th Century Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Foam

Zabihi Collection Mid-20th Century Dazzling Turkish Anatolian Mat Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind vintage Turkish mat from the 20th century. All you got to do is look at the colors! A fun rug indeed Measures: 1'8" x 3'11".
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Futurist Turkish Rugs

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Wool

5.3x9 Ft Contemporary Handmade Turkish Wool Area Rug Over-Dyed in Blue Color
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...
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1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

New Turkish Area Rug Tulu Design
Located in Dallas, TX
New Turkish area rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool. It’s colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Tulu design handwoven ...
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2010s Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

New Turkish Area Rug Tulu Design
New Turkish Area Rug Tulu Design
$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Turkish Sivas Prayer Rug with Floral Design in Ivory, Taupe, and Pink
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Turkish Sivas prayer rug with floral design in ivory, taupe, and pink, rug d-1007, country of origin / type: Turkey/Oushak, circa mid-20th century This lovely and finely w...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage tibal Turkish Kilim. Measures: 16'' x 16''.
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20th Century Turkish Country Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Foam

Handmade Vintage Turkish Rug 2'2" x 4'10"
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 ...
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1960s Turkish Tribal Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Terracotta Antique Turkish Oushak Scatter Rug
Located in New York, NY
a small square size antique turkish oushak rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century Details rug no. 29494 size 3' 10" x 5' 2" (117 x 157 cm)
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20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

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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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