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Turkish Rugs For Sale
Turkish Vintage Anatolian Rug 5'11" x 8'7" #7031
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Vintage Anatolian Rug 5'11" x 8'7" #7031 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets functionality. Elevat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Wool

7.4x11 Ft Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turkish Area Rug Designed by Zeki Muren
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A rare Mid-Century Modern abstract Turkish rug designed by the famous singer/artist Zeki Muren, (1931-1996). Size: 7.4 x 11 Ft (225 x 330 cm)
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1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Blue Turkish Prayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
A late 20th-century Turkish Konya Rug with a prayer niche design on a blue field Measures: 4'9'' x 6'1''.
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Late 20th Century Turkish Islamic Turkish Rugs

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Wool

32x68 in Traditional Vintage Handmade Turkish Accent Rug in Red and Beige Color
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Infuse your home with the timeless beauty of this traditional vintage handmade Turkish rug, a hand-knotted masterpiece crafted from a luxurious blend of wool and cotton. Woven by ski...
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1960s Turkish Rustic Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Ararat Rugs Mamluk Wagireh Rug with Jerrehian Border Design Egypt Revival Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
The design source of the rug comes from the possession of Endre Unger, which was sold at Sotheby’s in 1992. That rug with the central star was designed in the early 16th-century rug ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

5.6x9.5 Ft Yellow Area Rug for Modern Home and Office, Handmade 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...
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20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Distressed Antique Persian Shiraz Design Rug with Italian Cottage Rustic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52677, distressed antique Persian Shiraz Design rug with Italian cottage rustic style. With brilliant blues and warm terracotta hues inspired by Italy, this hand knotted wool antique Persian Shiraz rug beautifully embodies an Italian Rustic style. It features a three stepped rhomboid pole medallion with latch-hook edges running the length of the carpet. The central medallion is patterned with rosettes and S-hooks while the outer two medallions display a geometric linear design. The abrashed royal blue field is covered in an array of ambiguous tribal symbols composed of birds, rosette roundels, eight-point stars, s-hooks, cross motifs, and animals. A ziggurat pyramid band...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Yakamoz No 1 Contemporary Modern Kilim Rug, Wool Handwoven Maroon in Stock
Located in Istanbul, TR
Yakamoz No 1 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

Afghanistan Rose Collection Area Rugs - Wool Blue Gray Ivory - 88556
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Afghanistan Rose Collection featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and BlueGrayIvory, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
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20th Century Afghan Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Fine Hand-Knotted 1950s Anatolian Turkish Area Rug for Home & Office
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1950s featuring an elegant medallion design. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the f...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Turkish Oushak in an All-Over Large Pattern
Located in Barrington, IL
A captivating vintage Turkish Oushak rug from the early 1900s, this room-size piece features a rare and highly desirable near-square format—perfect for creating balanced layouts in b...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Abstract Modern Hand Knotted Rug, 100% Wool, Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A hand knotted modern rug with soft, cozy wool pile on wool foundation. Size: 8.2 x 10 Ft. The rug can be custom produced in a different size, color combination, any pattern and weav...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

5x8.4 Ft Vintage Handmade Striped Kilim in Red Color, Bohemian Style Wool Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A wool rug handwoven by the nomadic tribes in south central Turkey. Measures: 5 x 8.4 Ft. Very good condition, sturdy and clean. Reversible; both sides can be used. Ideal for both re...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool

5.7x9 Ft Blue Handmade Turkish Area Rug for Living Room, Dining Room & Kids Room
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
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20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

6.5x10 Ft Handmade Turkish Rug in Solid Sapphire Blue, Unique Modern Wool 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...
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20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Vtintage Turkish Konya Carpet, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
The light beige field of this carpet supports an allover pattern of linked rosettes in a lozenge pattern with stylized leaves and botehs. The brown border shows a stiff, split vine w...
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1940s Turkish Oushak Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4484
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged parts of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is cut out fro...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Red Multicolor Vintage Turkish Runner 2'7" x 11'9"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing a one-of-a-kind vintage Turkish hand-knotted wool rug, carefully crafted by skilled artisans using traditional techniques passed down through generations. This exquisite ...
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1960s Turkish Tribal Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Handmade Antique Turkish Anatolian Rug, 1910s, 1B900
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique prayer Turkish kilim in bright shades. The rug is from the beginning of 20th century in original good condition. -condition: original good, -circa: 1900s, -...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Wool

6x9.6 Ft Contemporary Handmade Floral Patterned Turkish Area Rug in Pink Color
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
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1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Turkish Carpet, Timeless Appeal Meets Laid-Back Luxury
Located in Dallas, TX
51821 Distressed Vintage Turkish Yastik Rug, 01'07 x 02'09. This hand-knotted wool distressed vintage Turkish Yastik rug is a charming example of timeworn beauty, where history and c...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Late of 19th Century Ushak Carpet
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This unique antique Ushak carpet is a masterpiece reflecting the timeless elegance and mastery of Ottoman carpet art. Meticulously woven in the late 19th century, this carpet was pro...
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Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Colorful mid-20th century Turkish accent size kilim 4'10' x 7'
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Pre-Columbian Turkish Rugs

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Wool

5.6x7 Ft Hand-Woven Vintage Kilim Rug with Stripes. 100% Wool Floor Covering
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage handwoven Kilim (flat-woven rug) from Eastern Turkey. 100% natural Wool. This type of kilims were produced across Anatolia throughout 20th century for daily use rather than...
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1970s Turkish Kilim Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Brown Vintage Turkish Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage brown Turkish Kars rug Measures: 16'' x 17''
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Mid-20th Century Persian Bohemian Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Foam

21st Century Modern Turkish Flatweave Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This 21st century Turkish Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 11' 8" x 13' 9", presents a bold and lively striped design, with alternating bands of rich red, olive green, sky blue, and so...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool

5.3x9.2 Ft Modern Handmade Turkish Floral Patterned Area Rug in Green Color
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
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1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Oriental Hand Knotted Rug 6'2" x 8'10" #9056
Located in Houston, TX
Oriental Hand Knotted Rug 6'2" x 8'10" #9056 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

Mid 20th C. Pillow Cases Made from Vintage Anatolian Cover
Located in Istanbul, TR
This pillow case is made from a vintage Anatolian Cotton Cover. Hand done silk stitching on it is our addition to the piece to give it a fine detail. It does not come with inserts...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Cotton

Hand Block Printed Anatolian Quilt, Early 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
Hand Block printing is one of the land marks of Western Anatolian material culture. These quilts have been used either as prayer mats of wall hangings.
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Early 20th Century Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs

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Cotton

Zabihi Collection Peach Orange Vintage Turkish Anatolian Mermaid Rug
Located in New York, NY
a mid-20th century Orange Coor Anatolian Turkish rug with mermaids floating around. Details rug no. j4304 size 5' 8" x 7' 4" (173 x 224 cm)
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20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

7x10.2 Ft One-of-a-Kind Contemporary Handmade Turkish Wool Area Rug in Soft Pink
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
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20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Handmade Moroccan Style Wool Rug Brown & Beige Handwoven Rug 9'6" x 14'1"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Handmade Moroccan Style Wool Rug Brown & Beige Handwoven Rug 9'6" x 14'1" This elegant 9'6" x 14'1" modern Moroccan-style rug features a clean beige background accented with rich br...
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2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

21st Century Turkish Modern Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A Turkish Modern room size carpet handmade during the 21st century. Measures: 9' 7" x 11' 11"
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

4.8x13.2 ft Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner Flat-woven Organic Wool Rug. Reversible
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A simple yet beautiful wool flat-weave rug handwoven by the nomadic tribes in South Central Turkey that has a design of stripes in beige, brown and madder red and minuscule simple ge...
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1960s Turkish Kilim Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage 20th-century soft color Turkish rug. 16'' x 16''
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Mid-20th Century Country Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Foam

5.4x7.8 Ft Hand-Knotted Vintage Central Anatolian Wool Area Rug in Brown Colors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish rug. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on cotton foundation. Very good condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (deep washed professionally). ...
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20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

9x12 Ft Contemporary Moroccan Berber 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

Mohair Angora Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Mohair rug with a striped design in brown, black, gray.
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20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

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Angora, Mohair

Mohair Angora Turkish Rug
Mohair Angora Turkish Rug
$1,100 Sale Price
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Vintage Oriental Tribal Rug, Geometric Handmade Wool Carpet Area Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
This tribal area rug has been woven by hand in Turkey and features a fantastic tribal design. Two medallions decorate the central design woven in brown, blue, orange and cream accent colours on a rich red background. This is then enclosed by a highly decorative surround design and border. Both the colour and design in this fine wool rug make it the perfect accent piece for any room. This fantastic wool rug features a fantastic diamond medallion design through the centre woven in cream beige and black accents, woven on a rich red background with elegant surrounding motifs and a highly decorative border. Handwoven with the finest organic hand-spun wool, which has been dyed with organic vegetable dyeing techniques. Techniques have been used for generations due to the hardwearing nature of the materials and the vivid and subtle colour productions. Suitable for use as a bedroom rug, living room, dining room or kitchen rug. Easily place this piece in a traditional or contemporary home interior of an instant uplift. Vintage oriental tribal rug, geometric handmade wool carpet area rug...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton

Pillow Case Made from an Anatolian Cover, Mid 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pillow Case Made from an Anatolian Cover, mid 20th c. This pillow Case made from a vintage cover from Balikesir, Turkey. The sitiching on it is hand done and in silk. It does not ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Cotton

Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4326
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...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Custom Hand Knotted Moroccan Wool Rug
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Moroccan Rug 100% Wool hand knotted / hand made Moroccan rug Color: Sand, beige, brown Natural earthy colors look great with all styles, and will compliment any room. Style: Abst...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4445
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged parts of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is cut out fro...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Black and White Lumbar Pillow Cover Made from a Contemporary Textile
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert materials. Linen in the back. Zipper Closure. Dry Cleaning is recommended.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool

New Turkish Oushak Rug with Blue and Green Floral Details on Beige 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 d...
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2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

New Contemporary Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53990 New Modern Turkish Oushak Rug, 05'02 x 09'01. As if woven from the quiet breath of forest glades and shaded glens, this hand-knotted wool modern Turkish Oushak rug unveils a se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Beautiful Vintage Indian Durhi Cotton Flat Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the timeless elegance of the Nice Durhi Indian Kilim rug from the mid-20th century. Adorned with a captivating geometrical design and vibrant colors, including shades of blu...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Cotton

7.3x10.6 Ft Vintage Handmade Soft Red Rug. One of a kind Floral Design Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Infuse your home with the timeless beauty of this traditional vintage handmade Turkish rug, a hand-knotted masterpiece crafted from a luxurious blend of wool and cotton. Woven by ski...
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1960s Turkish Rustic Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Ararat Rugs Oversized Mamlouk Rug A Majestic Revival of Islamic Artistry Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
Origin and Inspiration: The Mamlouk Rug is a contemporary masterpiece that draws its inspiration from the rich textile traditions of the Mamlouk Sultanate, which reigned over Egypt a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Contemporary Turkish Wool Rug by Studio Marmi Ki Collection No1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ki Collection is created by the award-winning Studio Marmi, a design studio based in Istanbul and Los Angeles. Ki No1 rug seamlessly blends bold form with natural materials, creatin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Small Turkish Silk Rug, Handmade Carpet Oriental Rug Tree of Life
Located in Wembley, GB
This elegant Silk rug was woven by hand with the finest organic materials. The central design has been woven on a black-brown background with cream and beige accents that make up the magnificent tree design with intricate flowers and leaves woven throughout. This is then framed by a repeat pattern border woven in the same accents. The bold design and simple colour palette in this piece make it the perfect accent accessory. The raw materials used are of the finest quality, with only the best hand-spun Silk and cotton which have been dyed with organic dyeing techniques and delicately woven on looms to create this elegant piece. Constructed with a traditional hand-knotting technique which has been used for generations due to the durable rugs the technique produces. Place this piece in a classic interior or a sophisticated modern style for an instant uplift. This fine silk rug can be used as a bedroom rug, living room rug or hallway rug. This piece is in excellent condition, clean and ready for use in any home or office environment. Small Turkish silk...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Rococo Turkish Rugs

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Silk, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

4x6 ft Custom Handmade Tulu Rug, All Wool. New Checkered Design in Brown & Ivory
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A custom, handmade Tulu rug made from 100% hand-spun wool of finest quality. It features a simple checkered design in cream and radiant brown. Size: 4x6 ft. Available as seen or can...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

4.8x13.5 Ft Handmade Hallway Runner. Kitchen Rug. 1960s Corridor Rug. Stair Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish runner rug for hallway decor It was hand-knotted in the 1960s with low wool on cotton foundation and features a multiple geometric medallion design. It is in very g...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Early 20th Century Turkish Sivas Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Sivas throw rug. The triple abrashed blue niche is supported by slim columns and is topped by a deep ivory spandrel area with a small repeating flower pattern. A f...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Prized Antique Oushak Medallion Deep Medium Sand
Located in New York, NY
Large diamond shape makes up the field of this gorgeous, rare Oushak rug (1920) with an intricate, floral medallion at the center. An obvious choice for those looking to elevate thei...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak 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

Turkey Oushak Area Rugs - Design - 98988
Located in Dallas, TX
Golden Radiance: A Mustard Yellow Turkish Oushak Rug Unveiling a Luminous Turkish Oushak Discover the inviting radiance of this magnificent hand-knotted area rug, an authentic Ousha...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Llama Goat Mini Turkish Anatolian Rug
Located in New York, NY
A cute one of a kind Mid-20th Century Hand-knotted Turkish Anatolian Pictorial small square rug depicting a llama goat on a red field Measures: 2'8'' x 2'10''
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Turkish Rugs

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Wool

New Contemporary Earth-Tone Oushak Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
31052 Modern Gray Oushak Rug, 08'10 x 12'00. Step into a sanctuary of natural elegance with this hand-knotted wool modern earth-tone Oushak rug, designed to embody the principles of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Oushak 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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