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Turkish Rugs For Sale
Schumacher Trifid Blue Area Rug in Hand Knotted Wool by Patterson Flynn
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Rugs and Floor Coverings.
Rug Pattern: Trifid
Dimensions: 6'3" x 9'2"
Fiber Content: Wool
Construction: Hand Knotted
Colorway: Brilliant Blue.
Hand made rugs are subject to size va...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Turkish Kilim Rug with Pink, Black and White Stripes in a Red Field
Located in Dallas, TX
Turkish kilim 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 fea...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Turkish Kilim Runner Rug with Pink and Red Tribal Diamonds on Ivory Field
Located in Dallas, TX
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 featuring...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,040 Sale Price
20% Off
Zabihi Colorful Turkish Cicim Large Lumbar Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a cicim Turkish flat-weave technique pillow.
Size: 17" x 27".
Category
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Foam
Red & Black Mid-20th Century 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 with an asymmetrical horizontally striped design in shades of red and black.
Measures: 5' 9" x 7...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Turkish with Bright Green Rug in Excellent Condition
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Turkish Zeki Mu¨ren carpet, rug TU-MTU-3486, country of origin / type: Turkey / Mid-Century Modern, circa mid-20th century.
Alive with invigorating shades of vivid green a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,750 Sale Price
26% Off
Tribal Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Anatolian Square Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Anatolian square room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century with a large scale tribal design over a solid orange background with light and dark striation...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$19,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Contemporary Handmade Turkish Flatweave Kilim Small Runner
Located in New York, NY
A modern Turkish flatweave Kilim small runner handmade during the 21st century.
Measures: 2' 4" x 6' 3".
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Turkish Oushak Rug with Red and Blue Floral Motifs
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 flowe...
Category
Early 2000s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Antique Anatolian Wool Runner Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Turkish Anatolian runner rug, hand knotted wool with a red field, brown frame and tan accents in all-over multi medallion design.
This rug measures 3' 6" x 10' 1".
Category
Early 1900s Turkish Oushak Antique Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Accent Rug, Entry or Foyer Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
51733, vintage Turkish Oushak accent rug, Entry or Foyer rug. From casual elegance to fresh and formal, relish the refinement as this vintage Turkish Oushak rug features a modern sty...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,520 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Flatweave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish flatweave Kilim room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 10' 7" x 14' 1".
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
5x9 Ft Yellow Handmade Area Rug with Medallion Design, Modern Turkish Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$754 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage Oriental Rug Tribal Carpet Geometric Red Wool Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
This truly unique wool rug features a top to bottom motif design. The red background is decorated with green, blue, cream and ivory accent motifs and medallions that float in an abstract design. The border is more regimented with a repeat pattern layered design. The edges are decorated with a beautiful fringe, this elevated abstract design is sure to add a splash of colour to any room. This rug would make a perfect addition to any home. Suitable for both modern and traditional interiors. Handmade with the finest hand-spun wool and cotton. The fantastic colours come from natural dyeing techniques, using organic vegetable dyes. Intricate hand-knotted designs tell stories through design and colour. Style this handwoven wool rug in any room for a tasteful, colourful addition. Measures: 140 x 170 cm.
Vintage Oriental Rug Tribal...
Category
1980s Azerbaijani Tribal Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Organic Material, Cotton, Wool
$1,459 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Hand-Woven Mid-Century Modern Kilim Rug – Ocean Scene Motif
Located in Barrington, IL
A striking vintage hand-woven flat-weave kilim rug from the mid-20th century, beautifully designed in the mid-century modern aesthetic. This unique textile depicts a whimsical and ri...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Mid-20th Century Turkish Flatweave Kilim Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-20th century Turkish Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 6' 3" x 9' 0", features a bold and timeless striped design in a striking color palette of indigo blue and warm terracotta...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zeki Muren-Kandinsky Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Art Deco Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52656 Zeki Muren distressed vintage Turkish Sivas rug with Art Deco style. Drawing inspiration from Wassily Kandinsky, this hand knotted wool Zeki Muren distressed vintage Turkish Si...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Expressionist Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,319 Sale Price
20% Off
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Brown and Cream Stripes & Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 6x8 Kilim is from an inventive new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design:
This modern take on classic panel-weaving enjoys a fab...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,680 Sale Price
20% Off
Distressed Sivas Rug with Modern Industrial Art Deco Style, Checkered Rug
By Zeki Müren
Located in Dallas, TX
51953, distressed Sivas rug with Industrial Art Deco style, poly-chromatic checkered rug. This hand knotted wool distressed vintage Turkish Sivas rug wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Deco Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,119 Sale Price
20% Off
Modern Turkish Patch Kilim Rug with Orange and Red Squares
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 Patch Kilim flat-weave des...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$640 Sale Price
41% Off
1950s Vintage Tribal Runner in Red, Orange, Geometric Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, a 3x12 runner from Rug & Kilim’s latest curation of rare, vibrant tribal rugs.
Originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, the des...
Category
1950s Turkish Tribal Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Turkish Area Rug Sivas Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique 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 Sivas design handw...
Category
20th Century Turkish Other Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with English Country Shabby Chic Style
By Zeki Müren
Located in Dallas, TX
51936, Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with English Country Shabby Chic Style, 03'10 X 06'00. This distressed vintage Turkish Sivas rug with European Country style fe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Country Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$952 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turkish Bergama Rug with Nomadic Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
51177 Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turkish Bergama Rug with Nomadic Tribal Style. With its time softened colors and bold elemental nature, this eccentric mid-20th century vintage Turkish Bergama rug embodies true rectilinear style composed of Elibelinde, ram's horn, hands on hip, latch-hook, triangles, diamonds, roundel flowers, and eight-point stars. Full of character and stately presence, this vintage Bergama carpet showcases an extravagant geometric design rendered in variegated shades of terra cotta, burnt orange, rust, royal blue, navy blue, tan, sand, ecru, rose, celadon, and beige. Featuring an intrinsic geometric pattern, this charismatic Turkish rug...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,800 Sale Price
34% Off
New Colorful Oushak Rug, Regency Bridgerton Meets Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
80971 Colorful Oushak Rug with Modern Style, 06'00 x 09'02.
Elevate your living space with the epitome of modern splendor embodied in this extrava...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
New Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53782 New Contemporary Turkish Oushak rug with soft colors 10'04 x 14'11. With its effortless beauty and geometric design, this hand knotted wool contemporary Turkish Oushak rug is p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$9,599 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Carpet ( 10'5'' x 12'6'' - 318 x 382 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Carpet ( 10'5'' x 12'6'' - 318 x 382 )
Category
1920s Turkish Oushak Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful hand knotted vintage wool runner rug. This rug has an ivory field with multicolored geometric design all over. This rug measures 2' 3" x ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
21st Century Turkish Oushak 9X13 Gold, Gray & Ivory Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents a 21st-century Turkish Oushak 9x13 Handmade Area Rug. Oushak Weavings began in a location just south of Istanbul, in a region that was to become the Rugs n...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, Modern Industrial Meets Bohemian Rhapsody
Located in Dallas, TX
60723 Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, 09'09 x 12'05.
Modern Industrial meets Bohemian Rhapsody in this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish overdyed rug...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Industrial Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$5,280 Sale Price
40% Off
21st Century Striped Kilim Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
21st century Turkish Kilim rug, hand knotted wool with an all-over striped dark brown, light brown and tan field.
This rug measures 7' 10" x 9' 10".
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960's Turkish Oushak Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74643 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 07'09 x 09'08. Like an ember preserved in loom and lore, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug radiates warmth, power, and ancestral mem...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$5,488 Sale Price
20% Off
New Colorful Contemporary Oushak Carpet, 10'01 x 12'05
Located in Dallas, TX
80550, new contemporary Oushak Design Transitional Area rug. The bold geometric print and pops of color woven into this hand knotted wool Contemporary Oushak transitional area rug wo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,528 Sale Price
45% Off
Paneled Vintage Turkish Flat-Weave in Neutral Tones of Cream & Brown 8'8 x 11'8
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 8'8 x 11'8
Paneled Vintage Turkish Kilim Flat-Weave in Neutral Tones of Cream & Brown. Casual flat-weave Kilim design, Keivan Woven Arts /rug EN-14909, country of origin /...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
20th Century Pink, Green, Blue Central Medallion Turkish Oushak, circa 1970
Located in Firenze, IT
Oushak carpets originate in the small city of Oushak in central-western Anatolia, just south of Istanbul. Unlike most Turkish rugs, the Oushak rugs were strongly influenced by the Pe...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,816 Sale Price
35% Off
1950's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52704 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug Runner, 02'09 x 11'09. Woven with the pulse of Anatolia and the palette of a sun-warmed earth, this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Soft Colored Oushak Carpet in Beige, Purple, and Orange
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Oushak carpet from the mid-20th century. This unusual western Turkish Oushak is delineated in the Persian Heriz manner with a stepped soft orange pendant medallion ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Heriz Serapi Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$4,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow KC3500
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged part of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired as a whole. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is c...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Zeki Müren Rug with Polychromatic Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 6x9 rug, hand-knotted in wool, circa 1960-1970, is a new addition to Rug & Kilim Collection. This line is a commemoration, with rare curations we believe to hail from mu...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th Century Sparta Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A sweet early 20th century Turkish Sparta rug with a wonderful tribal pattern containing stylized flowers woven in indigo, green, and gold, on a crimson background, on another backgr...
Category
1920s Turkish Tribal Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Zeki Müren Rug with Polychromatic Floral Medallions from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Turkey circa 1960 – 1970, this 5×7 vintage Zeki Müren rug is a unique addition to the Rug & Kilim Collection for its wide range of colors an...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Turkish Pink and Beige Handmade Tribal Wool Runner
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage Turkish hand-knotted wool rug with a pink-rose field. This rug has beige accents in a gorgeous all-over geometric tribal design,
This rug measures: 2'11" x 11'12".
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage runner rug, hand knotted wool with a light tan field, tan and pink accents in multi medallion design, circa 1930.
This rug measures 2' 8" x 17' 10".
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Accent Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Anatolian accent Carpet handmade during the Mid-20th century.
Measures: 6' 7" x 10' 8"
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Tulu Shag Rug in Mustard & Pink Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool from Turkey circa 1950-1960, a 4x5 vintage rug from our Antique & Vintage collection connoting the classic Tulu style with a rep...
Category
1950s Turkish Tulu Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Red Turkish Sparta Rug, Refined Elegance Meets Traditional Sensibility
Located in Dallas, TX
78140 Vintage Turkish Sparta Rug, 07'07 x 11'01.
Emulating traditional sensibility and refined elegance, this vintage Turkish Sparta rug appears like...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tabriz Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,520 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Turkish Milas Rug 3'9'' x 4'6''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Turkish Milas Rug 3'9'' x 4'6''. Town along Turkey’s SW Mediterranean coast, actively weaving scatters and prayer rugs since the 18th...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Anatolian room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 8' 6" x 10' 4".
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Anatolian Village Runner Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Anatolian Turkish Runner rug, hand knotted wool with a tan field, with tan and light gray accents in multi medallion design.
This rug measures 2' 11" x 13' 2".
Mad...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Rug in Red, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand Knotted in wool, this distressed vintage 4x9 Turkish rug, which is inspired by Saf rugs, a particular kind of prayer rug, features a red field and geometr...
Category
1950s Turkish Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$4,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Turkish Handmade Pink Medallion Floral Wool Runner
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage Turkish hand-knotted wool rug with a pink-rose field. This rug has a tan, ivory, and blue accents in a gorgeous all-over geometric medallion floral design,
This ...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Rug in Green with Geometric Medallion, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 6x10 vintage Turkish rug in green, circa 1960-1970, is a unique addition to the Vintage Collection from Rug & Kilim—a curation of rare vintage rugs...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$4,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Modern Turkish Kilim Rug with Red and Blue Stripes with Tribal Design
Located in Dallas, TX
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 featuring...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, American Colonial Revival Meets Modern Industrial
Located in Dallas, TX
60762 Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, 09’05 x 12’10.
Get ready for a design tango where Colonial Revival meets the softer side of Modern Industrial – it's like the ultimate dance-off f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Industrial Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,960 Sale Price
49% Off
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug Carpet Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
51044 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug Runner, 02’06 x 08’11. Steeped in tradition and craftsmanship, antique-washed Turkish Oushak rugs from the Oushak region undergo meticulous washing t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,159 Sale Price
44% Off
Turkish Kilim Rug with Black and Red Tribal Stripes on Gold Field
Located in Dallas, TX
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 featuring black and red tribal stripes over a lovely gold field...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Zeki Müren Art Deco Rug in Yellow with Abstract Pattern from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 4x7 Vintage Art Deco rug is believed to be a rare work from mid-century artist Zeki Müren. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1960-1970, this rug employs a range of playful colors and m...
Category
1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,168 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Zeki Múren Runner in Brown with Colorful Floral Pattern from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Turkey circa 1960 – 1970, this 2x5 vintage Zeki Müren runner is a unique addition to the Rug & Kilim Collection for its wide range of colors...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Modern Moroccan Style Handmade Tribal Wool Runner
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful contemporary Moroccan style runner hand knotted wool rug with a navy-blue field. This modern rug has an ivory accent in a gorgeous all-over geometric tribal design.
This...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
New Turkish Kilim Rug with an Ivory Field of Blue and Brown Stripes
Located in Dallas, TX
Persian 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 Kilim style flat-weave design featuring strip...
Category
Early 2000s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique and Vintage Turkish Rugs for Sale on 1stDibs: Shop Authentic Oushak Rugs, Bergama Carpets and Other Turkish Rugs
Antique and vintage Turkish rugs, with their ruby reds and misted blues, their entwined botanical designs and rhythmic geometries, are as beloved today as they were in the 13th century, when the Turks of the Seljuk Empire began weaving these vibrant carpets in Anatolia.
A Turkish rug is simply one made in Turkey or the former Ottoman empire, employing the region’s unique traditional methods and weaves. Varieties range from flat-woven kilims to lush knotted rugs, known as hali, many of which are created with Ghiordes, or Turkish, knots. Whereas in other knots, the weft (crosswise) yarn is wrapped around one warp (lengthwise) yarn, in Ghiordes knots, it is wrapped around two, imparting lushness and durability. In addition to knotting techniques, Turkish rugs differ in their motifs — naturalistic or stylized, geometric or figurative — which often reflect the region where they were made.
The main types of Turkish rugs, as Milan-based carpet dealer Alfredo Levi explains it, are kilim, typified by a plain slit-tapestry weave, which leaves a gap, or slit, between sections woven with different yarns in different colors; sumak, made with weft wrapping, for a sturdier flat-woven carpet; and cicim, which he describes as “a type of sumak with extra brocade techniques typical of the tribes and villages of central Anatolia.
Within each type, there are various regional styles. Among these are Bergama carpets, characterized by bright reds and strong medallions; thick-piled Tulu rugs; and Konya rugs, which Marco Polo is said to have called “the most beautiful in the world.” With their strong tribal motifs and hot-red wefts of especially luxurious wool, Konya carpets are especially prized by collectors.
Also treasured are Oushak (or Ushak) rugs, with their complex, intricate designs and warm earth tones of saffron, cinnamon, blue, ivory and gold; and Hereke carpets, originally created exclusively for Ottoman sultans, using the finest silk. For Jason Nazmiyal, of New York carpet dealer Nazmiyal Antique Rugs, “a good Turkish rug is when the colors are harmonious.” This is true of both modern and antique Turkish rugs, but the hues have changed over the centuries, thanks to both technology and changes in culture and taste.
Patterns, too, have evolved. Although many weavers continue to produce traditional designs, others reinterpret their cultural heritage in contemporary terms, with bolder ornamentation and more geometric motifs. Contemporary Turkish rugs also are seldom made by hand and often incorporate synthetics into the weave, for cost-effectiveness and a durability suited to 21st-century life.
Find antique and vintage Turkish rugs for your home on 1stDibs. At The Study, read about how to take care of your antique or vintage rug as well as how to choose the right rug for your space.
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