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Turkish Rugs For Sale
Style: Art Deco
Style: Tulu
Vintage Distressed Art Deco Rug in Pink, Geometric Floral Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Turkey circa 1960-1970, a vintage Art Deco rug from a celebrated Turkish artist, entering Rug & Kilim’s coveted Mid-Century Pasha Collection. The rug beholds a mid-c...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Tulu Rug in Brown, Deep Blue & White Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A specimen of artistic acumen, this Tulu rug of the 1950s from our Antique & Vintage collection unveils sharp geometry in tribal designs bracing light brown & grisailles blue tones. ...
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1950s Turkish Tulu Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960s Hand-Knotted Vintage Rug in Multicolor Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Incorporating a refined geometric pattern with tribal sensibilities, a 6x10 vintage drawing in mid century style from an acclaimed Turkish designer. The field witnesses three promine...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960s Vintage Distressed 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 4x7 Art Deco rug of iconic lineage, from Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Pash...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rug, Piece in Yellow Orange Blue by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, a scintillating vintage 7x10 mid-century modern rug from Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Pasha collection—featuring notable works of the iconic Turkish designer Zeki ...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960s Vintage Deco Rug in Multicolor Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool circa 1960-1970, a 4X8 vintage rug from an Bold Turkish designer commemorated in Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Pasha Collection, featuring a series of geometric patt...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Tulu Blanket or Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage Turkish Tulu throw blanket or rug. The ground is woven hand-spun wool and cotton, with tufts of colorful wool in a plaid pattern.
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1970s Turkish Tulu Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960s Vintage Art Deco Rug in Black & Gray Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A square 6x6 vintage rug exemplifying Turkish Art Deco sensibilities, among the latest to join our Mid Century Pasha Collection. Coming from an acclaimed Turkish designer, this 1960s...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960s Vintage Zeki Muren Distressed Rug in Gray Art Deco Pattern by Rug & Kilim
By Zeki Müren
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, a distressed style rug from the celebrated artist Zeki Muren with abstract and art deco inspirations is one of his latest pieces to join Rug & Kilim’s Midcentur...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960s Vintage Art Deco Distressed Rug, Brown 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 workshop entering Rug & Kilim’s coveted Mid-Century Pasha Collection. The drawing enjoys ...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Tulu Rug, Blue Border with Green & Red Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool from Turkey circa 1950-1960, a vintage 5x6 Tulu rug from our Antique & Vintage collection celebrating the period style through a symmetric geometric pattern—bold...
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1950s Turkish Tulu Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960s Vintage Distressed Rug in Beige-Brown, Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
From a venerated Turkish designer, a 3 x 5 vintage rug of the 1960s—now joining our Mid Century Pasha collection. The shabby chic drawing enjoys a gr...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Zeki Muren Rug in Beige, Red and Blue Geometric Pattern from Rug & Kilim
By Zeki Müren
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, a 7x9 distressed style vintage rug from the celebrated artist Zeki Muren - one of his latest pieces to join Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Pasha collection. The rust...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960s Hand-Knotted Vintage Art Deco Rug in Brown, Black Geometric by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Turkey circa 1960-1970, a 7x10 panelled vintage mid-century rug featuring a neat geometric pattern in coal black, maroon and mustard on a luxurious brown backdrop. From Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Pasha Collection, commemorating the works of a venerated Turkish artist. Excellent condition, playing Art...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rug in Red Distressed Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A beautiful 7 x 9 Art Deco vintage rug from Rug & Kilim’s growing Mid-Century Pasha Collection. Originating from Turkey circa 1960-1970 among the...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960s Distressed Vintage Rug in Green, Beige-Brown Floral Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 6 x 9 vintage rug from the workshop of a celebrated multidisciplinary Turkish designer, among the latest to join Rug & Kilim’s Mid Century Pasha co...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960s Vintage Art Deco Rug in Green Yellow, Red Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Turkey circa 1960-1970, a hand-knotted vintage 6x11 Art Deco rug joining Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Pasha Collection. In celebration of the works of Turkish icon Zeki...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960s Vintage Rug in Green, Multicolor All Over Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, a vintage 6x10 Art Deco rug selection from Turkish designer Zeki Muren, entering Rug & Kilim’s commemorative Mid-Century Pasha C...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960s Vintage Art Deco Rug in Green, Multicolor Pictorial Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, a scintillating vintage 6x10 Art Deco rug from Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Pasha Collection featuring notable works of the iconic ...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Miniature Anatolian Striated Monochrome Tulu Rug
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
Materials
Mohair
1950s Vintage Midcentury Tulu Rug Beige Chevron Striped Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool originating from Turkey, circa 1950-1960, this vintage rug connotes a midcentury Tulu rug design, enjoying an idyllic Classic play of zig-zag chevron striped pat...
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1950s Turkish Tulu Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960s Hand-Knotted Vintage Distressed Deco Rug in Blue Floral by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in low-sheared wool pile from Turkey circa 1960-1970, a vintage 4x7 Art Deco rug of iconic lineage, from Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Pash...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960s Hand-Knotted Vintage Distressed Deco Rug in Blue Floral by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in low-sheared wool pile from Turkey circa 1960-1970, a vintage 4x7 Art Deco rug of iconic lineage, from Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Pash...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage 1960s Art Deco Rug in Red, Multicolor All Over Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rug & Kilim takes pride in presenting this glorious vintage 4x7 rug addition to its Mid-Century Pasha Collection, which includes handpicked pieces of ...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Minimalist & Modern Design Turkish Tulu Vintage Rug with Multi-Layered Medallion
Located in Atlanta, GA
Angora Tulu vintage Turkish rug in Minimalist design and modern design with multi-layered medallion, rug EN-112292, country of origin / type: Turkey / Tulu, circa mid-20th century, A...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hand-Knotted Vintage Art Deco Rug in Green, Beige, Blue Floral Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Turkey circa 1960-1970, an 8 x 12 vintage mid-century rug featuring a gorgeous floral pattern in aqua blue, golden-orange and maroon lovingly locked in a deep green border. From Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Pasha Collection, commemorating the works of a venerated Turkish artist...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
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
Materials
Wool
1960s Hand-Knotted Vintage Rug Red, Blue Mid-Century Modern Style by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-Knotted in wool from Turkey circa 1960-1970, a vintage 7x10 mid-century modern rug featuring an audacious abstract pattern in bold red crafting irregular compartments in shades of pastel blue, beige, green and sombre grey tints. From Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Pasha Collection, commemorating the works of a venerated Turkish artist. Excellent condition, a rug with mid-century modern sensibilities adorning a shabby-chic element of vast appeal. Among the most unique, iconic stand-alone shabby-chic rug designs of this venerated artist.
Connoisseurs and decorators will note a delightful outline-like accent of black that slowly transitions outward to the corners of the design, juxtaposing definition and fluidity in a smart, artistic fashion...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960s Vintage Art Deco Rug in Red, Gold-Yellow Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, a 6x10 vintage Art Deco rug making a grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s commemorative mid-century Pasha Collection. The bold piece, among the works of Turkish icon Ze...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
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-19th Century Turkish Tulu Antique Turkish Rugs
Materials
Angora
1960s Vintage Zeki Müren Runner in Beige-Brown Diamond Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Turkey between 1960-1970, a hand-knotted wool 3x6 runner celebrating Turkish icon and multidisciplinary designer Zeki Müren—the latest to join Rug & Kilim’s commemor...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960s Vintage Art Deco Rug in Beige-Brown Lattice 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 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
Materials
Wool
1960s Vintage Art Deco Rug, Multicolor Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
An exemplary vintage Art Deco rug originating from Turkey circa 1960-1970, joining our Mid-Century Pasha Collection connoting the works of a venerated Turkish artist. The 4x9 rug...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960s Vintage Distressed Deco Rug in Red, Beige All Over Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Turkey circa 1960-1970, a vintage deco rug from a commemorative Turkish workshop entering Rug & Kilim’s growing Mid-Century Pasha Collection. Blending mid century mo...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960s Vintage Distressed Mid-Century Modern Rug, Red 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
Materials
Wool
Vintage Mohair Wool Tulu Rug in Green, Red and Blue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This vintage handmade rug is called "Filikli" in Turkey, a word used for "flokati" style shag pile (Tulu) handmade rugs from the town of Karapinar in Central Anatolia. This particula...
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1970s Turkish Tulu Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Mohair, Wool
1960s Vintage Art Deco Rug in Beige-Brown Black Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, a vintage 6x8 Mid-Century Modern rug originating from Turkey circa 1960-1970 joining Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Pasha Collection. Among our hand-picked works by Turkish icon Zeki Müren, the beautiful Art Deco sketch...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Tulu Runner with Tribal Design in Cream, Green, Red and Brown
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Tulu runner contains a repeating arrow design laid across an off white field. Tulu rugs are woven in the Konya area with a very coarse weave and pile to accentuate the tribal pa...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960s Hand-Knotted Vintage Rug in Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Incorporating a refined geometric pattern with tribal sensibilities, a 6x10 vintage drawing in mid century style from an acclaimed Turkish designer. The rug relishes a beige-brown co...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Mid-Century Art Deco Style Runner 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 Hand-Knotted Vintage Rug in Lemon, Grey Floral Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in fine wool, this 7x11 vintage mid-century rug enjoys a subtle floral pattern in lemon and grey tones, perfectly complementing the distressed vibe of this mid century m...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Runner in Multicolour Striped Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Celebrating the mid-century style of the 1960s, Rug & Kilim presents this 2x8 Turkish vintage runner crafted by Zeki Muren from their commemorative Mid-Century Pasha Collection. Hand...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hand-Knotted Vintage Mid Century Runner in Green, Blue, Geometric by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool originating from Turkey circa 1960-1970, this vintage mid-century 3x6 runner belongs to Rug & Kilim’s expansive Mid-Century Pasha collection—celebrating the Turk...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Mid Century Runner in Beige, Orange, Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool originating from Turkey circa 1960-1970, this vintage mid-century 4x7 rug belongs to Rug & Kilim’s expansive Mid-Century Pasha collection—a tribute to the Turkish icon and multidisciplinary designer Zeki Müren’s works from this period. Prevailing in beautiful tones of orange, the rug features a symmetric geometric pattern for a gorgeous sense of movement. The design sits in beige while being outlined by black with subtle blue hints on a receptive abrashed background, further complementing the modern chic style. The effect is created by the play of distress and low-sheared pile becoming intrinsic to Müren’s vintage works—each one a distinctive, iconic approach.
A lively yet sophisticated 3x7 rug...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
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Wool
1960s Vintage Art Deco Rug in a Red Blue Floral Medallion Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, a 4x7 vintage rug from Turkish designer Zeki Müren entering Rug & Kilim’s commemorative mid-century Pasha Collection. The regal...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Tulu Turkish Carpet with Tribal Pattern in Blue and Soft Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
This vintage Tulu from mid-20th century Turkey boasts a mid century modern design with interconnected tribal pattern. The multi-tiered pattern consists of soft gold outlines set on a...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
1950s Midcentury Rug Gold Pink Distressed Vintage Art Deco Runner by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in Turkey originating between 1960-1970, this vintage midcentury runner joins Rug & Kilim’s midcentury Pasha collection celebrating Turkish icon Zeki Müren with Josh’s h...
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1950s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim's Classic Tulu Style Rug Red Green Medallion Tribal Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool originating from a reputed modern loom in Turkey, this Tulu pattern by Rug & Kilim offers an exceptional homage to traditional rugs of this renowned Turkish line...
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2010s Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Signature Zeki Müren Rug With Polychromatic All-Over Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5×8 rug is a rare signature piece from Turkish designer Zeki Müren—hand-knotted in wool circa 1960-1960.
Keen eyes will note the sheer, meticulous detail and admire Mür...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
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Wool
Mid-Century Tulu Vintage Carpet with Tribal Pattern in Red and Green Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Made with fine wool and high pile, this vintage Tulu from mid-20th century Turkey boasts an interconnected Mid-Century Modern pattern. The multi-tiered pattern consists of greenish-g...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hand-Knotted Vintage Mid Century in Multicolor Chevron Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in Turkey originating between 1960-1970, this vintage mid-century rug belongs to Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Pasha Collection that celebrates the Turkish icon and multidisciplinary designer Zeki Müren with Josh’s hand picked favorites from this period. Embodying a vibrant and rich colorway, the piece features a gorgeous multicolour geometric...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
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Wool
Hand-Knotted Vintage Mid-Century Distressed Rug, Beige Black, Red by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool from Turkey originating between 1960-1970, this vintage mid-century 5x8 Deco rug belongs to Rug & Kilim’s expansive Mid-Century Pasha collection—celebrating the ...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
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Wool
Antique Ivory Çeki Tulu Niche Design Anatolian Rug
Located in Milan, IT
This archaic looking niche design rug is distinguished by the extra weft loop pile technique, which is one of the earliest forms of weaving that preceded the creation of the pile rug...
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Early 1900s Turkish Tulu Antique Turkish Rugs
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Angora
Turkish Angora Vintage Tulu Carpet with Stripe Pattern Light Taupe & Navy Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Turkish Tulu carpet with light beige/taupe and navy blue stripe pattern, rug EN-141520, country of origin / type: Turkey / Tulu, circa mid-20th century.
Measures: 2'9'' x 5'...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960s Vintage Zeki Müren Runner in Beig-Brown Chevron Pattern by Rug & Kilim
By Zeki Müren
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool originating from Turkey between 1960-1970, this vintage mid-century runner joins our Midcentury Pasha collection celebrating Turkish icon Zeki Müren with Josh’s ...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handwoven Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug in Maroon Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A rare gallery size vintage kilim rug originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960. The classic rendering carries an archaic demeanor in a luscious maroon and royal blue geometric pattern...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hand-Knotted Vintage Mid Century in Brown, Green, Floral Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Finely hand-knotted in Turkey originating between 1960-1970, this vintage mid-century rug belongs to Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Pasha Collection that celebrates the Turkish icon and m...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Mid-Century Distressed Deco Rug in Beige, Black Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool originating from Turkey circa 1960-1970, this vintage 6x10 mid-century rug belongs to Rug & Kilim’s growing Mid-Century Pasha collection—celebrating the Turkish ...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
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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