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Turkish Rugs For Sale
Style: Art Deco
Style: Tulu
Modern & Minimalist Design Turkish Vintage Tulu Rug in Light Peach & Gray Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Tulu Turkish rug in Minimalist design and modern design with single diamond medallion, rug EN-140516, country of origin / type: Turkey / Tulu, circa mid-20th century. Mea...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Tulu Rug in Beige-Brown, Blue Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool from Turkey circa 1950-1960, a vintage 4x6 Tulu rug from our antique & vintage collection featuring a symmetric geometric pattern. The ...
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1950s Turkish Tulu Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Mid-Century Art Deco Zeki Muren Style Rug
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Art Deco rug was handmade in Turkey circa mid-20th century. It is in the style of Zeki Muren, a multidisciplinary Turkish artist, known for his bold, geometric, and whim...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1960s Vintage Deco Runner in Beige-Brown Black Geometric Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool from Turkey circa 1960-1970, a vintage 3x6 distressed runner from an acclaimed Turkish artist joining Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Pasha Collection. This rare, ...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Mid-Century Distressed Rug, Green, with All over Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool originating from Turkey circa 1960-1970, this vintage 6x9 mid-century rug belongs to Rug & Kilim’s growing Mid-Century Pasha collection—celebrating the Turkish i...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1960s Vintage Art Deco Runner in Red and Brown Geometric Pattern, by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 2 x 6 vintage runner exemplifying rare Turkish art deco sensibilities, among the latest to join our Mid Century Pasha Collection. Coming from a bold Turkish designer, this 1960s pi...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1960s Vintage Deco Rug in Beige-Brown and Red Geometric Patterns, by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool from Turkey circa 1960-1970, a vintage 4x6 distressed runner from an innovative Turkish atelier. Among the discerning curations joining Rug & Kilim’s commemorati...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Angora Filikli Rug Pillow Cover, Mid 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
This pillow is made from a wild fragment from an Central Anatolian Angora Filikli rug. It does not come with an insert but a bag made to size to accommoda...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Angora

1960s Vintage style Rug in Orange Brown Blue and Abstract Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool from Turkey circa 1960-1970, a vintage 5x8 distressed rug from an acclaimed Turkish artist joining Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Pasha Collection. Enjoying orange wi...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Tulu Rug, Long hair Angora wool, Green and Red
Located in Port Washington, NY
Tulu is the English pronunciation for the Turkish word, "tüylü" meaning hairy. It is pronounced “two-lou”. Tulu rugs are characteristically long-piled and woven with large knots. "Fi...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1960s Vintage Distressed Deco Rug in Beige, Blue Floral Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in low-sheared wool pile from Turkey circa 1960-1970, a vintage 5 x 8 Art Deco rug of iconic lineage, from Rug & Kilim’s mid-century Pa...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1960s Vintage Distressed Rug in Gray Brown and Green Deco Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool from Turkey circa 1960-1970, a vintage 5x8 distressed rug from an acclaimed Turkish artist joining Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Pasha Collection. The low-pile rug stuns the eye with a well-defined pattern inspired by the union of Art Deco & mid-century modern styles relishing green, black, beige & green on a stark gray backdrop further complementing the distress. Among this artist’s most dynamic examples of geometry influenced from post-WW2 Britain...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1960s Vintage Art Deco Runner in Red, Pink and Geometric Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A bold 3x7 Art Deco vintage rug from Rug & Kilim’s growing Mid-Century Pasha Collection. Originating from Turkey circa 1960-1970 among the iconic...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1960s Vintage Distressed Style Rug in Green, Beige Floral Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in low wool pile, a 4x8 vintage rug in distressed style from the works of a revered Turkish atelier. Originating from Turkey circa 1960-1970, the rug transmutes art ...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Angora Filikli Rug Pillow Cover, Mid 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
This pillow is made from a wild fragment from an Central Anatolian Angora Filikli rug. It does not come with an insert but a bag made to size to accommoda...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Angora

1960s Vintage Deco Rug in Green, Multicolor Geometric Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Turkey circa 1960-1970, this hand-knotted wool mid-century rug from Rug & Kilim’s commemorative Mid-Century Pasha Collection blends classic & Art Deco sensibilities ...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Pillow Cases Made from Anatolian Angora Siirt Blanket, 1960s-1970s
Located in Istanbul, TR
The do not come with inserts. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Angora

Vintage Turkish Art Deco Runner
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Art Deco runner handmade during the mid-20th century.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Deco Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1960s Hand-Knotted Vintage Deco Rug in Blue, Cream Floral Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in low-sheared wool pile from Turkey circa 1960-1970, a vintage 7x10 Art Deco rug of iconic lineage, from Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Pasha...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Anatolian Art Deco Style Runner
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Anatolian Art Deco style runner handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 3' 0" x 8' 5".
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Deco Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage 1960s Art Deco Rug in Brown, Multicolor Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 5x8 vintage Turkish Art Deco rug joins Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Pasha Collection. This repertoire features the iconic works of the legendary designer Zeki...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Hand-Knotted Vintage Art Deco Rug in Brown, Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool originating from Turkey circa 1960-1970, a vintage 7x11 Art Deco rug from our mid century Pasha Collection. Celebrating the discerning works of Zeki Müren in an ...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Midcentury Zeki Muren Style Rug
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Art Deco rug was handmade in Turkey circa mid-20th century. It is in the style of Zeki Muren, a multidisciplinary Turkish artist, known for his...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1960s Vintage Art Deco Rug in Beige-Brown, Green Chevron Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A delicious vintage 5x10 Art Deco rug originating from Turkey circa 1960-1970, joining Rug & Kilim’s mid-century Pasha Collection. Among our handpick...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

5.2x7 Ft Handmade Tulu Wool Rug with Floral Lattice Design in Camel & Red Colors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This unique vintage Central Anatolian rug is quite striking with its overall floral lattice design and its color story. The contrast between the latte background and the crimson ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Handmade Oriental Red Kilim Carpet Traditional Area Rugs for Sale
Located in Hampshire, GB
This blush red wool kilim rug was hand-woven in Turkey in the 1950s with an elegant medallion design. It featured three medallions woven in blue, mustard and pink accent colours on a red field with a symmetrical floral motif surrounding the pattern. This is then framed with a repeat pattern floral border. They are woven using a traditional kilim flat-weave technique with organic materials, including hand-spun sheep’s wool and cotton, which was dyed with vegetable dyes. The quality of the construction and sophistication in the design make it the perfect accent accessory. Easily style this wool rug in a modern or traditional home interior. Suitable for any high traffic area in your home due to the flat-woven construction. Use a bedroom rug, living room rug, kitchen rug, dining room rug or entranceway rug. This handwoven Caucasian area rug is in excellent condition, clean and ready for use in any room in your home. Handmade oriental red Kilim carpet...
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1940s Azerbaijani Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

1960s Vintage Deco Rug in Gold, Pink-Red All Over Floral Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 5x7 vintage rug in mid-century Deco style, from a bold Turkish designer commemorated in Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Pasha Collection. Hand-knotted in...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1960s Vintage Art Deco Distressed Rug, Red Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A specimen of artisanal conviction, this 5x8 vintage distressed rug emanates the exclusivity of the Turkish style in the 1960s. Employing fine quality wool, this phenomenal drawing f...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

4.3x10 Ft MidCentury Handmade Tulu Runner Rug with Checkered Design, 100% Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handmade mid-century 'Tulu' (Turkish word for 'thick piled') runner rug from Konya in Central Turkey. The rug is made of 100% wool, therefore it is very soft and comfortable. Measures: 4.3 x 10 Ft. These simple rugs...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1960s Vintage Art Deco Rug in Distressed Green Geometric pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Turkey circa 1960-1970, a vintage 6x9 Art Deco rug from Rug & Kilim’s growing Mid-Century Pasha Collection—celebratring the handpic...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Art Deco Throw Rug in Gold and Purple-Grey
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Anatolian Art Deco throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a goldenrod field and border. The Cintamni pattern of 3 stones is in dark purple-grey with re...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Deco Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1960s Vintage Zeki Muren Rug in Beige-Brown, Blue Trellis Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in Turkey originating between 1960-1970, this vintage mid-century modern rug is the latest to join our Mid-Century Pasha collection, celebrating Turkish icon and multidi...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Art Deco Style Accent Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Art Deco style accent carpet handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 6' 0" x 8' 6".
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Deco Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Tulu Shag rug in Red High PIle, Blue Border Accents by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 4X7 Tulu rug from Turkey circa 1950-1960 joins Rug & Kilim’s Antique & Vintage collection in its coveted textural allure. Featuring a healthy high pile, th...
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1950s Turkish Tulu Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

All-Over Turkish Tulu Rug with Blue and Ivory Triangle / Flower Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
All-over Turkish Tulu rug with blue and ivory triangle / flower design, rug en-904, country of origin type: Turkey Tulu, circa mid-20th century This Tulu carpet (circa mid-20th ce...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Distressed Deco Runner in Beige-Brown Floral Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
From Rug & Kilim’s commemorative mid-century Pasha collection, a 1960s vintage rug among the rare works of a Bold designer from Turkey. Hand-knotted in wool, this 2x11 runner...
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1960s Asian Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

4.2x8 Ft Multicolor Hand-Knotted Vintage Tulu Runner Rug, Checkered Wool Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handmade mid-century 'Tulu' (Turkish word for 'thick piled') runner rug from Konya in Central Turkey. The rug is made of 100% wool, therefore it is very soft and comfortable. Measures: 4.2 x 8 Ft. These simple rugs...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Hand-Knotted Vintage Mid Century Distressed Rug in Beige Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool originating from Turkey circa 1960-1970, this vintage mid-century 5x9 Deco rug belongs to Rug & Kilim’s expansive Mid-Century Pasha collection that celebrates th...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Tulu Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
A charming vintage Turkish Tulu rug with long haired mohair pile that is soft to the touch. This lustrous and silky piece has an embossed lattice pattern t...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Decorative Vintage Rug, Oak Brown Carpet, Tree of Life All Over Rugs
Located in Hampshire, GB
This large oriental carpet is a beautiful example of Turkish carpets woven in the early 20th century. The all-over design of this vintage rug has...
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1950s Azerbaijani Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Green Turkish Deco Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow from a green vintage turkish rug. 17'' x 18''
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20th Century Art Deco Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Foam

Vintage Tulu Rug in Orange, Blue, Mihrab-Style Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool from Turkey circa 1950-1960, a vintage 4x5 Tulu rug from our Antique & Vintage collection exemplifying the mid-century style—featuring tribal patterns on the fie...
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1950s Turkish Tulu Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Geometric Turkish Tulu Rug in Mocha Colours, 1930's
Located in Milan, IT
Tulu rugs represent one of the earliest forms of nomadic pile weaving, typically knotted with a medium-high pile as they were meant as bedding rugs for the tent. Woven in the Karapin...
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1930s Turkish Tulu Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1960s Vintage Art Deco Distressed Rug in Gold Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Turkey circa 1960-1970, a vintage Art Deco rug from a commemorative Turkish artist entering Rug & Kilim’s coveted Mid-Century Pasha Collection. Hand-knotted in low-s...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Zeki Müren Art Deco Rug, with Polychromatic Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, circa 1960 - 1970, this 4x7 vintage Zeki Müren Art Deco rug is a unique addition to the Rug & Kilim Collection for its polychromatic colors and the sense of mov...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Tulu rug in Red, Blue, White High-Low Geometric pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A spectacle of fine craftsmanship, this vintage 5x6 Tulu rug of the 1950s from our Antique & Vintage collection unveils sharp geometry in tribal designs bracing scarlet red & light b...
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1950s Turkish Tulu Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1960s Vintage Art Deco Rug in Green, Pink-Red Floral Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool from Turkey circa 1950-1960, a 7X11 vintage rug from an iconic Turkish designer, commemorated in Rug & Kilim’s growing Mid-Cent...
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1950s Indian Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Distressed Vintage Deco Runner in Blue, Red Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool circa 1960-1970, a 3x7 vintage runner from a bold Turkish designer commemorated in Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Pasha Collection. The piece witnesses exceptional pa...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Square Mid-Century Modern Turkish Tulu with Tribal Pattern in Blue and Tan
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Turkish Tulu carpet, Rug EN-3306, country of origin / type: Turkey / Tulu circa mid-20th century. Measures: 4'2 x 4'8.  
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Pillow Cases Made from Anatolian Angora Siirt Blanket, 1960s-1970s
Located in Istanbul, TR
The do not come with inserts. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Angora

1960s Vintage Art Deco Rug in Green and Blue Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 6x10 vintage Turkish Deco rug piece joins Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Pasha collection. This repertoire features the iconic works of the legendary designer Z...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1960s Vintage Art Deco Rug in Red Distressed Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in woo from Turkey circa 1960-1960l, a 5x8 Mid-Century Modern rug in Art Deco style from Rug & Kilim’s growing Mid-Century Pasha Collection. Featuring a well defined geo...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

3.8x7.2 ft Beige Hand-Knotted Vintage Accent Rug with Art Deco Chinese Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage rug with Art Deco Chinese design. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on cotton foundation. Very good condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (deep was...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Deco Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Turkish Angora Tulu Vintage Carpet with Stripe Pattern Light Brown & Navy Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Turkish Tulu carpet with light brown, light beige/taupe and navy blue stripe pattern, rug EN-140393. Keivan Woven Arts / country of origin / type: Turkey / Tulu, circa mid-2...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Flat-Weave Turkish Wool Tulu Rug, 1950-1970
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is a semi-antique Turkish “Tulu” rug woven circa 1950 - 1970 and measures 142 x 123 cm in size. In the Turkish language, the term “Tulu” means “hairy” and in the instance of thi...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Hand-Knotted Vintage Mid Century Rug in, Blue Diamond Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool originating from Turkey circa 1960-1970, this vintage mid-century rug belongs to Rug & Kilim’s growing Mid-Century Pasha Collection—celebrating the Turkish icon ...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Tulu Shag Rug in Multicolor Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Coming from Turkey circa 1950-1960, this 4x7 vintage shag rug enjoys a resplendent high pile in ink blue, bright red, white, tangerine & pista green c...
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1950s Turkish Tulu Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1960s Vintage Distressed Mid-Century Modern Rug Pink Deco Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool from Turkey circa 1960-1970, a vintage Mid-Century Modern rug joining Rug & Kilim’s mid-century Pasha collection. Commemorating works of a celebrated multidiscip...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Antique, New and Vintage Turkish Rugs

Antique, new 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, new 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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