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Turkish Rugs For Sale
Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Turkish Yastik Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice little Turkish rug with beautiful geometrical and tribal design and nice colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epito...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Earth Color Turkish Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
Intermediate size one of a kind midcentury Turkish Deco rug with earth accents in khaki, denim blue, and brown, circa mid-20th century/ measures: 5'7” x 8'9”.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

5.6x6.5 ft Hand-Woven Vintage Kilim "Flat-weave" with Vertical Bands, 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A simple yet beautiful wool rug handwoven by the nomadic tribes in South Central Turkey. Very good condition, sturdy and clean. We can modify the dimensions if requested, ie. make ...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Bright Turkish Kilim Geometric Tribal Flat-Weave
Located in New York, NY
Colorful vintage Turkish Kilim flat-weave from the mid-20th century. Cherry red, chartreuse, and orange dominant accents on a ivory ground, circa 1940, measures: 5'8" x 8'4".
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Adirondack Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Pretty Antique Malayer Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century Malayer rug with beautiful geometrical and stylised design and nice natural colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨...
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Late 19th Century Asian Malayer Antique Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

5x13.3 Ft Handmade Vintage Runner Rug for Hallway Decor, Wool Corridor Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish runner rug from 1960s and features a geometric design. The rug is made of medium wool pile on wool foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Modern Turkish Oushak Rug with Borderless Beige Field and Blue Floral Details
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern 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 a bei...
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20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Beautiful Vintage Transylvanian Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the timeless elegance of this mid-20th century Beautiful Transylvanian Persian-style rug. Hand-knotted with precision, the wool velvet on a cotton foundation creates a luxur...
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Mid-20th Century Romanian Tabriz Turkish Rugs

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Wool

New Handwoven Turkish Kilim Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53022 new handwoven Turkish Kilim rug with hexagonal pattern. Featuring well-balanced symmetry with a simple design aesthetic, this handwoven Turkish Kilim rug adds texture and subtl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Hemp

Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74250 Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 11'02 x 14'00. Woven in the golden age of Anatolian rug craftsmanship, this hand knotted wool Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak rug...
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Late 20th Century Turkish French Provincial Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Distressed Vintage Turkish Tulu Accent Rug with Mid-Century Modern Cubist Style
Located in Dallas, TX
51564, distressed vintage Turkish Tulu accent rug with Mid-Century Modern cubist style. This hand knotted wool distressed vintage Turkish Tulu rug with Mid-Century Modern and cubist ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

4.7x13 Ft One-of-a-Kind Handmade Vintage Anatolian Runner Rug for Hallway
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish runner rug in red, brown and beige. It was hand-knotted in the 1960s with low wool on cotton foundation and features a multiple medallion design. It is in very good...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

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...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Heriz Serapi Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Turkish Oushak Wool Runner Handmade In Gray With Floral Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
This beautiful modern Oushak hand-knotted wool rug features a gray color field. It is a Turkish piece with stunning accent colors of blue, yellow, pink, and brown, all woven into a g...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug with Intricate Geometric Patterns in Earth6'10 x 11'6
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 6'10 x 11'6 Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug with Intricate Geometric Patterns in Earth 6'10 x 11'6. Keivan Woven Arts / rug/TU-NED-5079, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1940's Turkish Kilim Rug with Bayadere Stripes, Flat-Weave Striped Square Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
74875 Distressed Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug, 04'05 x 04'08. This handwoven wool distressed vintage Turkish kilim rug epitomizes the...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool

5x6.6 Ft Modern Geometric Rug, Contemporary Hand-knotted Wool Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand knotted rug in Central Anatolian with dark blue and red colors and well drawn geometric design. Suitable for both residential and commercial interiors. Measures: 5 x 6....
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Beige and Brown Turkish Kars Handmade Tribal Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage Turkish Kars hand-knotted wool rug with a beige and brown field. This Turkish rug has green, orange, blue, and yellow accents in a gorgeous all-over geometric Triba...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

6.5x9.7 Ft Distressed Handmade Rug. Modern Gray Carpet. Turkish Floor Covering
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish area rug re-dyed in gray color for contemporary interiors. Measures: 6.5 x 9.7 Ft. Finely hand knotted, low wool pile on cotton foundation. Professionally washed. ...
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1950s Turkish Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Circa 1940 Tan Turkish Kilim Flatweave Rug
Located in New York, NY
5'1 X 10'11. 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 mo...
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20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

4.8x9 Ft One-of-a-Kind Vintage Turkish Wool Rug, Traditional Old Handmade Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Central Anatolian village rug with pleasing colors and medium wool pile on a tightly woven wool foundation, very good condition. Measures: 4.8 x 9 Ft. It has been washed...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Cream Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug in Blue & Pink Floral Design 8' x 9'8"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
This Turkish oushak rug is a stunning piece of art that has been handwoven using traditional techniques by skilled artisans. The rug features intricate patterns and a soft color pale...
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2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug with Polychromatic Diamond Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Turkey circa 1960 – 1970, this 4x7 vintage Zeki Müren rug is a unique addition to the Rug & Kilim Collection for its wide range of pastel co...
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1960s Turkish Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

6x9.6 Ft Fine Vintage Turkoman Rug from Central Asia, Wool Carpet in Red Color
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage handmade rug from Turkmenistan with a traditional all-over small pattern "gol" design and beautiful deep red color. Measures: 6 x 9.6 Ft. Finely hand knotted with medium w...
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1970s Turkmen Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Ivory Turkish Kilim Rug Runner 5'9 x 11'9
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Ivory Turkish Kilim rug runner 5'9 X 11'9. This vintage Turkish flat weave Kilim was hand-woven in the 1940's. The simplicity and boldness of this piece can also give a conte...
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20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Bakhtiari-Style Rug in Red with Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, originating from Turkey circa 1970-1980, this 10x16 rug is from a special new collection of overdyed, antique-washed young vintage p...
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1970s Turkish Tribal Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Striped Kilim Rug with Modern Cabin Tribal Style, Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
51321 vintage Turkish striped Kilim rug with Bohemian Tribal style, flat-weave rug. This hand woven wool vintage Turkish striped Kilim rug features double colored bands in alternatin...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1960s Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Pink, Gold Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, a 4x8 distressed style vintage rug from the celebrated artist Zeki Muren—the latest to join Rug & Kilim’s commemorative Mid-Century Pasha collection. The piece ...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Kars Rug, Earth-Tone Elegance Meets Tribal Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
53715 Vintage Earth-Tone Turkish Kars Rug, 05'06 x 11'00. A true masterpiece of Anatolian heritage, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Kars rug is a rare expression of timeless a...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 08'00 x 10'05
Located in Dallas, TX
78674 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 08'00 x 10'05. In a harmonious fusion of timeless elegance and biophilic allure, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug unveils a captiva...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Red Turkish Oushak Runner
Located in New York, NY
2'11 x 11'7. This lovely Rug hand knotted in Turkey in the 1940's has a natural abrash (color change) common in old pieces and giving a uniqueness to the rug. All the elements one lo...
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20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Distressed Antique-Worn Turkish Oushak Rug, Weathered Finesse Meets Global Chic
Located in Dallas, TX
53786 Distressed Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 02'06 x 09'00. Weathered finesse meets global chic in this hand knotted wool distressed antique Turkish Oushak rug. Let yourself be whisk...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Patchwork Kilim in Polychromatic Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, Rug & Kilim presents a 7x10 contemporary rug from their innovative new patchwork kilim collection. On the Design: This flat ...
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2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Panderman Head of The Sultan Design Rug
Located in Ferrara, IT
Elevate your collection with the extraordinary Panderman Head of the Sultan Design, a piece that exudes regal charm and artistic allure. With its prayer-inspired motif and a palette ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Turkish Oushak Runner Rug 2'9" x 8'1" #16393
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Runner Rug 2'9" x 8'1" #16393 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets functionality. Elevate yo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Square Turkish Oushak Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
53647 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 01'09 x 02'01. This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug offers a strikingly understated yet elegantly detailed aesthetic that complements n...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Yellow Modern Flatweave Handmade Wool Rug 2'11" X 4'11"
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 Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug Carpet
Located in New York, NY
5'4 x 9'4. This vintage Turkish flat-weave Kilim was handwoven in the 1950's. The simplicity and boldness of these pieces can also give a contemporary feel and can look at home in bo...
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20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Palace Size Salmon Antique Oushak Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An enormous antique Turkish Oushak rug with a very interesting turquoise shade with a caramel center medallion set on a salmon ground. In pretty good condition which is uncommon for ...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Edwardian Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Soft Blue Yellow Turkish Shag Gallery Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
Light blue and yellow midcentury handwoven Shag Pile Turkish Tulu rug. Measures: 6'2" x 11'.
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20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Beautiful Vintage Fine Turkish Hereke Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very nice Turkish rug with beautiful floral design and beautiful colors with orange, blue and green, finely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the e...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tabriz Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

1920's Turkish Silk Hereke Tree of Life Carpet with Ottoman Empire Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78665 Antique Turkish Silk Hereke Prayer Rug, 03'05 x 05'03. An extraordinary masterpiece of cultural distinction and refined artistry, this hand-knotted antique Turkish silk Hereke ...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Louis XVI Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Antique Borderless Oushak with Rust and Tan Colors
Located in New York, NY
Basically a partially occluded large stars-in-rows pattern in shades of rust and beige-tan. The pattern gives up halfway along, or pops out, depending on where you sit. Borderless. C...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Orange Modern Kilim Handmade Wool Rug With Checker Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Mid-Century style Kilim flatweave wool rug with peach and orange color field features a gorgeous allover checker motif. This rug...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Gabbeh Tribal Rug in Red with Beige-Brown Pictorial by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 2x4 Gabbeh Persian rug is from the latest entries in Rug & Kilim’s rare tribal curations. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960. Further On the Design: This tribal ...
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1950s Turkish Tribal Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Gallery/Runner Carpet, 5'4" x 12'9"
Located in Evanston, IL
Charming muted colors Oushak carpet with the unidirectional shapes. Ushak rugs have been in production since the 15th century with superb wools and natural dyes. Unlike other Turki...
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1920s Turkish Oushak Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Minimalist Design Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner with Grey, Brown and Taupe
Located in Atlanta, GA
Turkish Vintage Minimalist design stripe Kilim runner in grey, light brown, and taupe, Keivan Woven Arts / rug EN-179867, country of origin /...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Flat-Weave Rug with Brown and Blush Tones
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage Turkish rug in brown with white weave and creamy white stripes, with dark brown stripes, and subtle blush pink stripe tones. Flat-weave, wool and goat hair, make these extre...
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20th Century Turkish Minimalist Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Goat Hair

Bobyrug’s Vintage Azerbaïdjan Shirwan Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful mid century Azerbaijan rug with a Caucasian design and nice colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and ...
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Mid-20th Century Azerbaijani Kazak Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

New Contemporary Oushak Runner with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
80880 Contemporary Oushak Runner, 03'01 x 14'02. Polished and playful, this hand-knotted wool contemporary Contemporary Oushak runner beautifully embodies a modern style. With elemen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim's Handwoven Modern Patchwork Kilim Rug in Multicolor Striation
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rug & Kilim takes pride in presenting its artistic vision of patchwork kilim that reimagines vintage yarns into unique pieces of art. This 9 x 12 collectible features a striated patt...
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2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Large Anatolian Neutral Wool Kilim Rug, mid 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
These kilims from Konya region of Central Turkey are flat-woven rugs made from high-quality sheep's wool in the Konya region of Turkey. These neutral-colored kilims feature mostly p...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Turkish Vintage Anatolian Runner Rug 3'3" x 10'5" #16804
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Vintage Anatolian Runner Rug 3'3" x 10'5" #16804 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets functionality...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Square Turkish Oushak Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
53644 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 01'10 x 02'01. This vintage Turkish Oushak rug, meticulously crafted from hand-knotted wool, boasts an elegantly refined yet subtly striking design ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

New Turkish Oushak Runner Rug with Blue and Green Floral Blocks on Brown Field
Located in Dallas, TX
New 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 floral b...
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2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Midcentury Vintage Kasari Silk Runner Handmade with Allover Multicolor Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Kasari hand knotted silk rug with a beige color field. This piece has multicolor accents all over the geometric pattern. This luxurious Fine art piece is crafted wi...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Turkish Oushak Rug 9'4" x 12'2" #16961
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug 9'4" x 12'2" #16961 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets functionality. Elevate your spa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Turkish Oushak Rug 2'10" x 6'4" #16153
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug 2'10" x 6'4" #16153 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets functionality. Elevate your spa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1910's Antique Turkish Oushak Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52607 Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 02'10 x 04'04. Woven like a forgotten verse from the highlands of Anatolia, this hand-knotted wool antique Turkish Oushak rug carries the mystique o...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Zeki Muren Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
51925 Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 03'07 x 06'04. Named in honor of the celebrated Turkish vocalist, Zeki Müren, Zeki Muren Turkish Sivas rugs hail from the Sivas region of Turkey. These rugs are revered for their exquisite craftsmanship, boasting intricate designs and vibrant color schemes often adorned with geometric patterns, floral motifs, and detailed borders. Crafted from locally-sourced wool and dyed with natural pigments, they stand as a tribute to the rich cultural heritage and artistic legacy of the region. Zeki Müren's association with luxury and sophistication has heightened the desirability of these rugs, making them highly coveted for their aesthetic allure, enduring quality, and cultural significance within the realms of interior design and carpet collection. Infusing the essence of French Provincial charm, this hand-knotted wool distressed vintage Turkish Sivas rug epitomizes the allure of French Country Cottage style. Adorned with a timeless floral motif and imbued with traditional sensibility, the rug boasts a lovingly timeworn patina that adds to its rustic elegance. Across the weathered field, large cabbage rose motifs dance upon an abrashed striped checkerboard backdrop, creating a picturesque scene reminiscent of idyllic countryside landscapes. Drawing inspiration from European designs, such as those found in the Savonnerie rug workshops of France, this vintage Turkish rug pays homage to the intricate craftsmanship and naturalistic beauty of French floral motifs. The painterly appearance of the rose bouquets, with their well-defined petals and leaves, evokes a sense of timeless romance and sophistication. Meanwhile, the alternating vertically and horizontally striped squares within the field impart a striking optical effect, akin to antique parquet...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic 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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