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Turkish Rugs For Sale
Mid-20th Century Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage runner rug, hand knotted wool with a tan field, multi-color accents in multi medallion design, circa 1940. This rug measures 3' 3" x 10' 10".
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Nice New Chobi Afghan Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful little New Chobi rug with a Oushak design and beautiful colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
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2010s Afghan Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Antique Turkish Sivas Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Sivas carpet from the early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Turkish Tabriz Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with French Rococo Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52325, vintage Turkish Oushak rug with French Rococo style. French Rococo refinement marry Turkish weaving excellence in ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Silk & Wool Geometric Modern Contemporary Rug 11' x 13'5"
Located in New York, NY
Decorative Silk & Wool Geometric Modern Contemporary Rug, Country of origin: Turkey, Circa date: Modern
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Antique Oushak Rug 9' 6" x 13' 0"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Oushak rug. Measures: 9'6" x 13'0".
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Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Kilim Flatweave Geometric Designed Beige Oversize Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage Kilim flatweave wool rug with a beige field. This Turkish rug has blue, red, orange, green, and brown accents featuring a gor...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Worn-In Distressed Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Rustic Lodge Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52779 Worn-In Distressed Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Rustic Lodge Style. Rusticity meets timeless Anatolian tradition in this hand knotted wool distressed vintage Turkish Oush...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Turkish Oushak Rug 9'10" x 14'2"
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug 9'10" x 14'2" #16055 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets functionality. Elevate your sp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Modern Oushak Handmade Floral Tribal Beige and Blue Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Modern Oushak hand-knotted wool rug with a blue and beige field. This Oushak rug has brown accents all over a gorgeous geometric floral Tribal pattern design. This rug ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

New Colorful Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53797 new colorful Turkish Oushak rug with Modern style, 12'10 x 15'08. Polished and playful, this hand-knotted wool contemporary Turkish Oushak rug beautifully embodies a modern sty...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Accent Rug with Rustic French Rococo Style
Located in Dallas, TX
50338, vintage Turkish Oushak Accent rug with Rustic French Rococo style, entry or Foyer rug. This vintage Turkish Oushak rug features a modern traditional style. Immersed in Anatoli...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Peach Handmade Medallion Motif Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Turkish Oushak hand knotted wool rug with peach and beige field. This Oushak rug has a frame of peach, pink, and yellow accents in a gorgeous all-over center medall...
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1880s Turkish Oushak Antique Turkish Rugs

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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...
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1950s Turkish Tulu Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Kilim in White and Beige Tones from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, circa 1950-1960, this 9x13 vintage kilim is among a special new curation of simple, near monochromatic flatweaves of bright color and a handsome flat weaving style...
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1950s Turkish Kilim Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

19th Century Turkish Oushak Carpet ( 10'2" x 13' - 310 x 396 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Turkish Oushak Carpet ( 10'2" x 13' - 310 x 396 )
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1880s Oushak Antique Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner -Vibrant Orange Stripes and Rustic Charm 2'9 x 12'0
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 2'9 x 12'0 Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner -Vibrant Orange Stripes and Rustic Charm Keivan Woven Arts / Rug / EN-14122 Country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim Vintage Turkish...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Turkish Oushak Rug 13'10" x 16'11" #6564
Located in Houston, TX
Oushak Rug Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak 5' x 6'9" #539 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces, where elegance meets functionali...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Decorative Antique Turkish Oushak Rug. 20 ft x 26 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Decorative Antique Turkish Oushak Area Rug, Country of origin / rug type: Turkish rugs, Circa date: 1900. Size: 20 ft x 26 ft 6 in (6.1 m x 8.08 m)   
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20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Turkish Rug Kirshir
Located in Ferrara, IT
This Kirshir Turkish rug, measuring 103 x 166 cm, showcases the vibrant artistry characteristic of Kırşehir weaving traditions. The central medallion is framed by rich geometric and ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Wool

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...
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1960s Turkish Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Mehraban Vintage Turkish Kars
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 31625 Size 6' 2" X 8' 10" Design Kars Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin Turkey Age Antique/Vintage
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1960s Turkish Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Modern Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim
Located in New York, NY
A modern Turkish flat-woven Kilim style rug from the 21st century.
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Accent Rug, Entry or Foyer Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
51691, vintage Turkish Oushak accent rug, entry or Foyer rug. This hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug features a latch-hooked hexagonal center medallion surrounded by an all-over floral pattern on an abrashed field. Palmettes and vines radiate outward from the center medallion creating a network of stylized floral designs. Outlined mihrab motifs ornament either side of the medallion, while additional eight-pointed stars, which represent spirituality and happiness, are also included. A larger-scale floral pattern adorns the corner spandrels, complementing the central design, while a large geometric cup...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage runner rug, hand knotted wool with a blush field, ivory and peach accents in a center medallion. This rug measures 3' 0" x 12' 0" circa 1940.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Hand-Knotted Antique Khotan Rug in Beige-Brown Medallion Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 5 x 11 antique rug of Khotan design lineage, hand knotted in wool from East Turkestan, circa 1920-1920. Enjoying a medallion pattern in all over style with beige-brown and pink hue...
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1920s Chinese Other Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

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".
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Early 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Industrial Postmodern Cubism Style
Located in Dallas, TX
51895, Zeki Muren distressed vintage Turkish Sivas rug with Industrial Postmodern Cubism style. The versatility of this rug lies in its simple, colorful checkerboard design. Whether ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Post-Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

New Contemporary Moroccan Style Area Rug with Abstract Orphism
Located in Dallas, TX
53189, new contemporary Moroccan style Area rug with Abstract Orphism. Drawing inspiration from Wassily Kandinsky and Sonia Delaunay, this hand knotted wool contemporary Moroccan sty...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Expressionist Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Zeki Müren Art Deco Rug in Pink with Abstract Patterns from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, circa 1960 – 1970, this 4×7 vintage Müren Art Deco rug is Mid-century curation from Rug & Kilim. It features a postmodern take on design, but with a Japanese se...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Modern Rustic Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Rustic Artisan Style
Located in Dallas, TX
50419, modern rustic vintage Turkish Oushak rug. This vintage Turkish Oushak rug with modern style features a grand center medallion in an open field surrounded by contrasting spandr...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Zeki Múren Runner in Red, with Colorful Floral Patterns 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...
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1960s Turkish Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Tribal Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
50918 Vintage Turkish Oushak with Tribal Style 05'01 X 08'00. Emanating nomadic charm with incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug is a capti...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

White & Beige Contemporary Handmade Turkish Flatweave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary Turkish flatweave Kilim large room size carpet handmade during the 21st century in shades of white and beige. This patchwork style rug consists of hand-weaving togethe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage runner rug, hand knotted wool with a tan field, multi-color accents in multi medallion design, circa 1940. This rug measures 2' 9" x 8' 3".
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Minimalist Gray Abstract Designed Kilim 6'3''x11'2''
Located in Torrance, CA
This wool flatweave rug is a stunning representation of contemporary minimalism, seamlessly blending modern aesthetics with traditional craftsmanship. The rug features an abstract gr...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Scandinavian Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

New Contemporary Oushak Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
80943 New Contemporary oushak rug with Modern style, measures: 09'00 x 11'10.
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Small Vintage Art Deco Wool rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage Turkish Art Deco runner rug, hand-knotted wool with a multi-color field in a gorgeous all-over geometric design, This rug mea...
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Mid-20th Century African Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, Romantic Industrial Meets Esoteric Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
60617 Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, 09'07 x 12'04. Romantic industrial style meets esoteric earth-tone elegance in this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish overdyed rug. The captivati...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Industrial Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Luri Rug, Late 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Persian Luri Rug, Late 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 4'8" W x 7'6" L Origin: Persia Period: Late 19th Century Rug ID: 23114
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Accent Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish flat-weave Kilim accent carpet handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 6' 10" x 9' 7" Flat-weave rugs & carpets: Knotted pile rugs are just one small part of a vast universe of textile techniques suitable for heavy use. If you can imagine it, some weaver has tried it out. Pieces can be roughly divided into those reversible from the start and those never, or at least not initially, reversible. Thus, kilims are considered reversible, while everything else is not. Kilims are tapestry woven rugs with both sides the same, in either slit technique where colors change, or with various methods of avoiding slits. Slit tapestry weave goes back to ancient times and Coptic Egyptian weavers used it for ornaments on garments and larger wall hangings. Slits can be avoided by dovetailing of colors (warp sharing) or by interlocking the wefts. The Navajo weavers of the Southwest practice the first while the Fine shawl weavers of Kashmir and Kerman employed the second. Interlocking produces a one-faced fabric, with smooth and rough, ridged faces. The typical Turkish, Caucasian, or Persian rustic Kilim shows slits, but never long ones. Aubusson French carpets are also slit tapestries and the long color transitions are sewn up as part of the regular maintenance. Some kilims are very Fine. The best antique urban Sehna (Senna) kilims on wool, cotton or silk warps approximate the comparable rugs in refinement and are the most desirable of all Persian kilims. Although the various flatweave techniques are usually expressed in geometric, simple, often repeating, patterns, Sehna kilims demonstrate that even the most intricate designs can be effectively rendered in flat-stich. The term ‘Kilim’ has been extended to cover any pileless, weft-faced heavy textile. Thus, the sectioned and joined northeastern Persian horizontally striped wool rugs are called ‘kilims’. So are the plain-weave end finishes of pile rugs. All these are weft-faced, weft patterned flatweaves. These sectioned pieces are woven not on a frame loom, but one steadied by the weaver at one end and with the warps fastened down at the other. Only relatively recent have these tribal pieces become available. They are used as floorcoverings, hangings, room dividers, furniture covers. They are mostly bitonal in shades of natural dark brown and beige. Some more recent pieces show weaver innovations with ikat and moire effects. Work proceeds quickly and a skilled weaver can complete a thirty foot strip in almost no time. Wefts, the elements added as weaving progresses, play an essential part in what is a flatweave. The best-known example of an extra-weft, wrapping technique is on Caucasian and tribal Persian Soumaks, where a pattern weft wraps around the fixed warp, changing as weaving progresses. Soumaks can be large carpets, Kuba in the Caucasus, small bag faces (Caucasian and Persian Shah Savan saddle bags), or cover scatter rugs (Persian Afshars). The Soumak technique is fast, and a weaver can work much more quickly than tying knots. The left-over wefts are cut off on the back, so the front and back are initially different. As a Soumak on the floor gets used, these weft yarns wear away and the two sides converge although the exact texture remains distinct. There are other ways of pattern by weft. Often on smaller tribal pieces, the pattern weft(s) is (are) part of the weft structure, moving in an out, and holding the whole thing together. These wefts can be complementary or added (supplementary), continuous across the flatweave or cut off as they travel unneeded across the verso. Supplementary weft flatweaves are often very compact and substantial. The nomadic Turkmen and Balouch tribes employ both supplementary and complementary weft techniques on their pieces. Supplementary wefts are often raised on the recto (front) while complementary wefts are flat to the surface. Tribal Kurds employ this extra-wefting technique. The Balouch of Pakistan use complementary wefts almost exclusively on their small woven paraphernalia like salt bags. Flatweave techniques may be combined on a single piece. Afshar rugs employ plain-weave end strips, preceded by Soumak bands, with pile sections between. The large Bakhtiari saddlebags feature Soumak work, pile “islands” an areas of plain-weave. Qashqai rugs and kilims frequently displays checkerboard end strips in continuous, complementary wefting. Another distinct flatweave type is the jajim (jijim, cecim) in which a pattern is added with colored wefts as the weaving of the plain-weave ground progresses. Here the wefts are discontinuous and the pattern stands proud from the voided ground. Often made in two pieces on narrow looms and edge-sewn together, these may have geometric patterns. The term ‘jajim’ also refers to the assembled warp-faced strip and stripe covers from the Shah Savan of northwest Persia, the pattern is defined by warps alone, usually in plain stripes, but sometimes in designs of ladders, snakes, human figures and various animals. Here the color changing warps are continuous. Most are wool, a few are silk. Better to call these something else. Indian ‘Dhurries’ are all cotton kilims and ‘shatrangis’ employ wool wefts on cotton warps. Dhurries are slitless. The cotton texture is more appropriate to the humid and warm climate of the Indian subcontinent. Modern Dhurries...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Zeki Muren Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
53334 Zeki Muren Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 04'09 x 06'00. Hailing from Turkey's Sivas region, Zeki Müren Turkish Sivas rugs pay homage to the iconic Turkish singer after whom they're named. These rugs have earned a sterling reputation for their unparalleled craftsmanship, boasting intricate designs and vibrant color schemes embellished with geometric patterns, floral motifs, and elaborate borders. Crafted with meticulous care from locally-sourced wool and dyed using natural pigments, they stand as a testament to the region's rich cultural heritage and artistic traditions. Zeki Müren's association with luxury and refinement has only heightened the allure of these rugs, making them highly coveted for their aesthetic appeal, enduring quality, and cultural significance in the realms of interior design and carpet collection.​ Woven with bold geometric patterns and vibrant colors, this hand-knotted wool Zeki Muren distressed vintage Turkish Sivas rug...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Expressionist Turkish Rugs

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Wool

New Contemporary Oushak Runner with Soft Pastel Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
80861 ?New Contemporary Oushak Runner, 03'00 x 09'10. This hand-knotted wool contemporary Oushak hallway rug features an all-over botanical pattern ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Tulu Rug with Pink and Gold Geometric Medallions, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, this 3x4 vintage Tulu rug is an extremely rare piece like so few of its provenance. On the Design: Tulus are som...
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1950s Turkish Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Striped Kilim Rug with Modern Cabin Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53123, vintage Turkish Striped Kilim rug with Modern Cabin style. With its warm hues and rugged beauty, this handwoven wool striped Kilim rug...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Antique Hereke Golden-Beige and Red Floral Silk Rug by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Dancing curvilinear patterns paired with a classic sense of eastern symmetry lend this antique Hereke rug tones of grandeur and whimsy alike. Originating from Turkey between 1910-192...
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1910s Turkish Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Silk

New Contemporary Oushak Runner with Soft Pastel Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
80870 new contemporary Oushak Runner with soft pastel colors, Measures: 03'00 x 10'01.
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Handmade Carpet Turkish Kilim Rug Flat-Weave Large Vintage Kilims
Located in Wembley, GB
This elegant handwoven wool area rug was constructed in the late 20th century around 1980 in Turkey. The design features cream, brown, blue and rust colours that make up the fantasti...
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1980s Turkish Tribal Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Antique Red Turkish Oushak Rug Inspired by Thomas Eakins
By Thomas Eakins
Located in Dallas, TX
78232 antique red Turkish Oushak rug inspired by Thomas Eakins 12'00 x 14'02. Showcasing a bold expressive design, incredible detail and texture, this ha...
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Early 20th Century Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

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".
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Yakamoz No 3 Contemporary Kilim Rug Wool Handwoven Earthy Gray and Mustard
Located in Istanbul, TR
Yakamoz No 3 kilim rug is part of a series of kilims that take their inspiration from the poetry of light reflections on the sea surface. The abstract patterns, which are reminiscent...
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2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

21st Century Contemporary Handmade Turkish Flatweave Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A modern Turkish flatweave Kilim room size carpet handmade during the 21st century. Measures: 11' 7" x 14' 2"
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Chevron Tulu Carpet with Bold Art Deco Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52712 Vintage Turkish Tulu Rug, 04'03 x 06'00. Bathed in the glow of Anatolian firelight and woven with the rhythm of mountain winds, this vintage hand-knotted Turkish Tulu rug tells...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, Industrial Chic Meets Modern Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
60614 Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, 07'10 x 10'11. Industrial chic meets modern elegance in this vintage Turkish overdyed rug. The erased botanical design and analogous color scheme...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Industrial Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1960s Vintage Art Deco Rug in Black and Orange Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, a scintillating vintage 4x8 Art Deco rug from Rug & Kilim’s growing Mid-Century Pasha collection—featuring notable works of the iconic Turkish designer Zeki Mur...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage 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

Vintage Kilim Table Runner in Beige with Polychromatic Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 2x8 tribal Kilim is a unique mid-century curation, and an ideal table runner given its narrow size. Handwoven in wool, it originates from Turkey circa 1950-1960. Furt...
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1950s Turkish Tribal Vintage Turkish Rugs

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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...
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2010s Turkish Modern 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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