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Turkish Rugs For Sale
Bobyrug’s Pretty Antique Malayer Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Antique Malayer rug with nice stylized floral design and beautiful natural colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
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"Experience the epitome of luxury...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Malayer Antique Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Vintage Turkish Striped Kilim Rug, Tribal Style Striped Area Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
51303 Vintage Turkish Striped Kilim Rug, Tribal Style Striped Area Rug. This vintage Turkish Kilim rug features multi-color geometric tribal motifs and stripes sit on a dark backgrou...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Yastik Scatter Rug, Small Accent Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
51217, vintage Turkish Oushak Yastik Scatter rug, small accent rug 01'09 x 03'07. This hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak Yastik scatter rug fe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Turkish Karapinar Runner
Located in New York, NY
Stunning early 20th century Turkish Karapinar runner with rich colors.
Antique Turkish Karapinar rugs are very rare and are among the more intriguing examples, boasting a very distinct set of design preferences that makes them reminiscent of Caucasian rugs and carpets. In the Turkish language, the term “Karapinar” means “black spring.” While this might suggest a style that is characterized by dark colors and themes, antique Karapinar rugs and carpets are generally characterized by bright and bold colors.
They were woven in southern Anatolia, an area in Turkey with a rich and vibrant history in the arts – especially the weaving arts...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Kazak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, Luxe Utilitarian Appeal Meets Belgian Chic
Located in Dallas, TX
60764 Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, 08’11 x 11’08.
Prepare to be floored (literally) by the meeting of luxe utilitarian appeal and Belgian Chic in this hand-knotted wool vintage Turk...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Industrial Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
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"
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rare Early Sarkisla Rug - Circa 1700's
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This unique antique Sarkisla carpet in your hands stands out as a masterpiece of art that has survived from the 1700s to the present day. An elegant example of traditional Turkish ca...
Category
18th Century Turkish Antique Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Magnificant Turkish Oushak Handmade Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
"Introducing the magnificent Turkish Sultanabad rug, measuring 13'3'' by 14'8''! This rug is the perfect addition to any modern home with its blend of vibrant colors and light backgr...
Category
20th Century Afghan Tribal Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Green & Blue Floral Design Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 4'1" x 5'10"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
This modern 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 col...
Category
2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
New Turkish Area Rug Oushak 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 Oushak design handwove...
Category
2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Blue & Pink Handwoven Wool Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug 3'2" x 5'4"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
This exquisite vintage Turkish Oushak rug is a stunning example of traditional craftsmanship and timeless beauty. Hand-knotted from premium wool fibers, this rug features intricate p...
Category
2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Magnificent Handmade Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
"Introducing our magnificent Turkish Oushak rug, measuring 10'0'' by 13'3''! This stunning piece boasts a light grey background, perfectly complemented by a blended border that adds ...
Category
20th Century Afghan Tribal Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Carpet 9' 2" x 22' 4"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, Size: 9' 2" x 22' 4"
Category
1910s Turkish Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Stunning Turkish Sultanabad Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
"Introducing our stunning Turkish Sultanabad rug, measuring 8'1'' by 10'7''. This exquisite piece boasts a light background that beautifully complements the vibrant colors of yellow ...
Category
20th Century Afghan Tribal Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Turkish Rug 9.10x7.1
Located in Los Angeles, US
Turkish rugs (also referred to as Anatolian rugs) are, arguably, the rugs that started it all. These carpets were among the first wave of Oriental antique carpets to be exported into Europe. The vintage Turkish rugs were prized commodities and artistically influential pieces. The designs of Turkish rugs such as the iconic guls, prayer rugs and small repeating patterns found on these carpets, worked their way into the iconic paintings of the European masters, including Memling, Lotto, Bellini, Hans Holbein and many others.
These painters were inspired so much by Turkish rugs and the design motifs they feature that the artists have lent their names to some of these famous Turkish patterns. One of the most famous artists that incorporated rugs from Turkey in his painting was the great and iconic 16th century painter Hans Holbein.
The styles of Turkish rugs...
Category
Early 1900s Other Antique Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, Abstract Expressionism Meets Modern Industrial
By Gerhard Richter, William Baziotes
Located in Dallas, TX
60626 Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, 06'04 x 10'00.
Step into the shadowy embrace of design enchantment as Industrial Chic unveils its enigmatic moves, entwining with Abstract Express...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Industrial Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Pink Anatolian Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow from a vintage Turkish Anatolian rug
1'7'' x 1'10''
Category
20th Century Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Modern Turkish Kilim Rug in Black, Red and Green Flat-Weave Stripes Pattern
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern Turkish rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool and colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Kilim flat-weave design in...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
1920s Vintage Tribal Turkish Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Turkish Oushak rugs have been woven in Western Turkey since the beginning of the Ottoman period. Historians attributed to them many of the great masterpieces of early Turkish...
Category
1920s Turkish Tribal Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 5'8" x 7'8" #4605
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...
Category
2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Turkish Kilim Rug with Black Stripes on Ivory Field
Located in Dallas, TX
This exquisite Turkish rug is handwoven with the finest sheep’s wool, making it an ideal addition to any modern, contemporary, or rustic space. The Kilim flat-weave design showcases ...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Industrial Art Deco Style
By Zeki Müren
Located in Dallas, TX
52000 Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug With Industrial Art Deco Style, 05'08 x 08'10. This distressed vintage Turkish Sivas rug with modern Industrial style can make a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Industrial Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
10x14 Ft Modern Moroccan style Handmade Rug, 100% Wool. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Zeki Müren Art Deco Rug with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 4x6 Art Deco rug, hand-knotted in wool, circa 1960-1970, is a new addition to Rug & Kilim Collection. This line is a commemoration, with rare curations from multidiscipl...
Category
1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Brown Handwoven Wool Floral Turkish Oushak Rug 7'11" x 10'2"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
This modern 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 col...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern 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
Soft Blanket Rug with Stripes. Natural Goat Hair Pile, Cotton Foundation.
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Handwoven in eastern Turkey, this small rug has a cotton foundation and a woven soft goat hair pile using all natural, undyed colors of black brown and ivory. In excellent condition,...
Category
2010s Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Goat Hair
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, Midcentury Modern Style Meets Timeless Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
52415 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 04'09 x 11'03. Immerse yourself in the allure of this hand-knotted masterpiece – a vintage Turkish Oushak gallery rug that weaves a tale of timeless elegance. Picture a canvas adorned with four lozenge medallions, each bearing anchor pendants, gracefully scattered over an abrashed red field. Half medallions, mirroring the hues of the edges, extend in a dance towards the heart of the rug.
What sets this enchanting creation apart is its unusual main border, a highly stylized rendition of the classic Herati border. It's a spectacle of artistic prowess, adorned with an array of filler motifs – rosettes, eight-pointed stars, and diamonds – a symphony of craftsmanship. As your eyes traverse the rug, simple pearl meander guard borders emerge, offering a delightful contrast to the intricate designs that grace the field and main border.
Behold a pleasing time-softened color palette, where hues whisper tales of the past, and an intriguing amalgamation of designs that beckons you to explore further. This Oushak runner is not just a rug; it's a captivating narrative woven into every fiber, destined to breathe life into any space it graces.
Rendered in variegated shades of rustic vermilion, terra cotta, rust, brick red, coffee, sienna, camel, ecru, tan, sand, beige, khaki, light gray, greige and beige with muted pastel accents of celadon, orange and pale cerulean.
Complementary SW Colors and Hues: Spicy Hue, Khaki Shade, Napery, Copper Wire, Turkish Coffee, Whirlpool, Barcelona Beige, Dovetail, Caribbean Coral, Cobble Brown, Flower Pot, Black Bean, Roycroft Copper...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
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
Mid-19th Century Tribal Turkish Oushak Rug 13'1" X 9'4"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Turkish Oushak rugs have been woven in Western Turkey since the beginning of the Ottoman period. Historians attributed to them many of the great masterpieces of early Turkish...
Category
19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Swedish Gustavian Cottage Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52959 vintage Turkish Oushak rug with Swedish Gustavian Cottage style. Balancing Swedish simplicity with Gustavian grace, this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug displays n...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Industrial Art Deco Style
By Zeki Müren
Located in Dallas, TX
52023 Zeki Muren distressed vintage Turkish Sivas rug with Industrial Art Deco style. With its lively all-over geometric pattern and Industrial Art Deco style, this distressed vintag...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Deco Turkish Rugs
Materials
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 ...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pair of Turkish Oushak Anatolian Rug Mats
Located in New York, NY
A complimentary pair of one of a kind vintage Turkish rugs in beige and brown. Measuring 1'8'' x 3' and 1'7'' x 2'10''.
Category
20th Century Turkish Georgian Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
5.2x9.7 ft Vintage Hand-woven Turkish Kilim Rug (Flat-weave) in Cream Color
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A simple yet beautiful kilim/flat-weave runner rug in cream with occasional, very slight dark stripes, handwoven in two separate pieces then hand-stitched by the nomadic tribes in So...
Category
1970s Turkish Kilim Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
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.
...
Category
1950s Turkish Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Wool
New Hereke Wool & Cotton Carpet - Turkish Anatolian Rug Red Ground
Located in Tokyo, JP
This unique Wool Hereke Carpet is among the highest-quality carpets in the Hereke workshop. There is a flower lattice on a deep red background with the fineness of the weave, the use...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Organic Material, Wool, Natural Fiber
Turkish Handmade Oushak Rug Pink Blue Wool Floral Design 6'4" x 9'2"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Handmade Oushak Rug Pink Blue Wool Floral Design 6'4" x 9'2"
This modern Turkish Oushak rug is a stunning piece of handwoven artistry. Skilled artisans used traditional tec...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Turkish Flatweave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary Turkish flatweave Kilim room size carpet handmade during the 21st century.
Measures: 8' 10" x 12' 2"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
21st Century Sultanabad Master 3x5 Slate, Red, & Green Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents an antique recreation of an original Persian Sultanabad hall runner. Part of our own previous production, this antique recreation was thought of and created ...
Category
2010s Afghan Sultanabad Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Orange & Red Vintage Turkish Runner 2'4" x 12'6"
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
Antique Fine Farahan Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful little 19th century rug with nice decorative design and natural colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
Late 19th Century Central Asian Sarouk Farahan Antique Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Gorgeous Elongated Sultanabad Handmade with Pastel Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
Introducing our handmade Sultanabad rug, measuring 13'4"X22'5". This classic design has been modernized with a colorful twist. The light blue background provides a calming base for t...
Category
20th Century Tribal Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Wonderful New Oushak Design Indian Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice new rug with beautiful Oushak design and nice colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Ersari Rug with Beige-Brown Geometric Medallions, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted wool and originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, this 6x7 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
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'.
Category
20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
BOZ Woven Rug Black 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
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Pair of Vintage Turkish Oushak Rugs, Spanish Colonial Style Meets Rustic Charm
Located in Dallas, TX
51055-51056 Pair of Vintage Turkish Oushak Runners with Spanish Colonial Tuscan Style. Emanating grace and timeless style, this pair of hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runne...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Spanish Colonial Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Brown Turkish Antique Oushak Wool Rug with Allover Floral Motif From The 1890's
Located in Norwalk, CT
This antique Turkish wool rug from the 19th century features a charming terracotta-colored base and is meticulously hand-knotted with great attention to detail. It showcases stunning...
Category
1890s Turkish Oushak Antique Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
21st Century Modern Oversize Beige Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful contemporary Turkish Oushak rug, hand knotted sandy dark tan field, brown frame, ivory and light brown accents in an all-over classic design.
This rug measures 12' 2" x 15...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Red Multicolor Vintage Turkish Runner 2'8" x 12'2"
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
Vintage Red Turkish Handmade Multicolor Geometric Pattern Wool Runner
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage Turkish hand-knotted wool rug with a red field. This rug has a white designed frame and multicolor accents in a gorgeous all-over geometric tribal design.
This r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Room Size Turkish Rug
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage Turkish rug
This Turkish rug is an heirloom-quality antique area rug with timeless tones and an intricate pattern sure to add history, beauty and character to any space it a...
Category
20th Century Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, Colorful Rug for Kitchen, Bath, Foyer or Entryway
Located in Dallas, TX
51755, vintage Turkish Oushak rug, colorful rug for kitchen, bath, foyer or entryway. This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug features a modern traditional style. Immersed ...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Unique Antique Turkish Oushak
Located in New York, NY
In a modified, Persianate “Vase carpet” design of oblique, banded oval palmettes, petal palmettes and abstract iris amphora palmettes, all on a Turkey ...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 4'2"x 5'5"
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...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Konya Rug
Located in New York, NY
The light straw field of this good condition vintage central Anatolian kellegi shows a windblown, floating flower and leaf all-over textile pattern. Borderless. Sand, light brown and...
Category
1930s Turkish Arts and Crafts Vintage 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.