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Turkish Rugs For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Tulu
4.5x5.8 Ft Mid-Century Anatolian Angora "Mohair" Wool Tulu Rug in Purple and Red
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This vintage handmade rug is called "Flikli" in Turkey which is a word for a "flokati" style shag pile handmade rugs produced for daily use by Nomads in Central Anatolia. Measure: 4....
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1960s Turkish Tulu Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Angora, Wool

Vintage Tulu Shag Runner in Beige Multicolor High-Low Pile Stripe by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960, this 3x6 vintage runner enjoys a delicious high pile in bold red, black, mango yellow, pink & gray joyfully playing with Tulu high-low texturabi...
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1950s Turkish Tulu Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Colorful Handmade Tulu Rug, Zig Zag Design Modern Bespoke Carpet, 100% Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

A Tulu Rug circa 1930
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Tulu Rug circa 1930. Handknotted with 100% wool yarn.
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1930s Tulu Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Tulu Runner Rug R2599
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Expertly crafted by hand using 100% wool, this new production Tulu runner has a warm beige and sandy color palette. We love the elegantly understated pattern that is unique and whims...
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2010s Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Turkish Tulu Rug S2596
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Neutral Vintage Turkish Tulu Rug
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Early 20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

6x9 ft Minimalist Hand-Knotted Turkish Tulu Rug, 100% Natural Un-Dyed Beige Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Elevate your living space with the understated elegance of this new hand-knotted minimalist solid beige Turkish Tulu rug, expertly crafted from luxurious wool. Embracing the principl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Tulu Rug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
New production Turkish Tulu Rug.
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2010s Asian Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

5x8.3 Ft Custom Handmade Checkered Design Tulu Rug in Brown & Mustard. All Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
100% hand-spun wool of finest quality. Available as seen or can be custom produced in any design, size, color combination and pile thickness requested. These beautiful hand-knotte...
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2010s Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Tribal Tulu Nadu Style Brown Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Tribal Tulu Nadu style brown wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 14'0" × 14'0" (426 × 426 cm). Abstraction is one of the most revolutionary trends in art which started irreversible c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Modern Tulu Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Tulu Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 3'3" × 3'5" (99 × 104 cm) Color: Beige, Gray A modern Tulu rug of vintage tribal inspiration, high-low hand-knotted out of wool. The main f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Modern Tulu Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Tulu Rug by Doris Leslie Blau (custom) Size: 3'5" × 6'0" (104 × 182 cm) - custom Color: Beige, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green A modern Tulu rug of vintage tribal inspiration, high-...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Modern Tulu Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Tulu Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 3'5" × 5'2" (104 × 157 cm) Color: Beige, Blue, Gray A modern Tulu rug of vintage tribal inspiration, high-low hand-knotted out of wool. The...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Modern Tulu Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Tulu Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 3'5" × 5'6" (104 × 167 cm) Color: Beige, Gray A modern Tulu rug of vintage tribal inspiration, high-low hand-knotted out of wool. The main...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Handmade Turkish Tulu Rug, 100% Natural Un-Dyed Wool, Modern Scandinavian Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
100% Natural Hand-Spun Wool of finest quality. These hand-knotted rugs are produced from scratch in our atelier located in Central Anatolia, famous for being one of the world's olde...
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2010s Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Large Early Ivory Minimal Tulu Rug
Located in Milan, IT
A rare and relatively early example of monochrome Tulu rug, distinguished by a completely open field embellished by almost calligraphic touches of natural brown wool. Tulus of this t...
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1920s Turkish Tulu Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Minimalist Hand Knotted Turkish "Shepherd's Tulu" Rug, 100% Natural Un-Dyed Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
100% Natural Hand-Spun Wool of finest quality. These hand-knotted rugs are produced from scratch in our atelier located in Central Anatolia, famous for being one of the world's olde...
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2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

8x10 ft New Plain Beige Handknotted Anatolian Tulu Rug, 100% Natural UnDyed Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Elevate your living space with the understated elegance of this new hand-knotted minimalist solid beige Turkish Tulu rug, expertly crafted from luxurious wool. Embracing the principl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

8x10 Ft Contemporary Hand Knotted Moroccan Tulu Rug in Soft Rose Pink, 100% Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

6.8x9.4 Ft Handmade "Tulu" Rug in Yellow & Gray, 100% Wool, Custom Options Avl.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Custom Hand Knotted "Tulu" Rug in Blue & Amber Yellow Colors, Soft Wool Pile
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A hand-knotted new Turkish "Tulu" rug with chessboard design in amber yellow and blue colors, made completely of very soft natural lambswool. The focus-pulling yet minimalist design...
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2010s Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Custom Beni Ourain Rug, Modern Hand Knotted Moroccan Rug Made of Organic Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A contemporary hand-knotted Moroccan rug, made of plant dyed sheep wool. Soft, comfy pile that is ideal for families with kids. We can custom-produce a new one in any size, pile hig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Scandinavian Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Hand-Knotted Anatolian Tulu Rug with Ascending Arches in Mustard & Brown Colors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
100% Natural Hand-Spun Wool of finest quality. These hand-knotted rugs are produced from scratch in our atelier located in Central Anatolia, famous for being one of the world's olde...
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2010s Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

3.8x5 Ft Handmade Shaggy Rug Made of Natural Mohair Wool. Vintage Turkish Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage hand-knotted shag pile rug made of natural undyed mohair derived from local “Angora Goats” that are famous for their soft, lustrous long fleece. A true testament to Anatoli...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Mohair

A Contemporary Tulu Rug.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Contemporary Tulu rug. 100% Wool yarn.
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21st Century and Contemporary Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

38"x40" Minimalist Vintage Anatolian "Tulu" Rug in Beige, 100% Natural Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage hand knotted "Tulu" (Turkish word for "long/thick piled") rug from Konya in Central Anatolia, Turkey. 100% natural undyed handspun wool. These simple and somewhat primitiv...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

3.4x3.7 Ft Minimalist Vintage Anatolian "Tulu" Rug in Beige, 100% Natural Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage hand knotted "Tulu" (Turkish word for "long/thick piled") rug from Konya in Central Anatolia, Turkey. 100% natural undyed handspun wool. These simple and somewhat primitiv...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

3x3.7 Ft Minimalist Vintage Handmade Anatolian Small Tulu Rug made of Beige Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage hand knotted "Tulu" rug from Konya in Central Anatolia, Turkey. 100% natural undyed handspun wool. These simple and somewhat primitive small rugs with lustrous wool pile w...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

3.2x3.7 Ft Minimalist Vintage Anatolian "Tulu" Rug in Beige, 100% Natural Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage hand knotted "Tulu" (Turkish word for "long/thick piled") rug from Konya in Central Anatolia, Turkey. 100% natural undyed handspun wool. These simple and somewhat primitiv...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

3.5x3.7 Ft Minimalist Vintage Turkish Small Tulu Rug Made of Natural Beige Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage hand knotted "Tulu" rug from Konya in Central Anatolia, Turkey. 100% natural undyed handspun wool. These simple and somewhat primitive small rugs with lustrous wool pile w...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

3.2x4 Ft Minimalist Plain Beige Vintage Anatolian Tulu Rug in Beige, 100% Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage hand knotted "Tulu" rug from Konya in Central Anatolia, Turkey. 100% natural undyed handspun wool. These simple and somewhat primitive small rugs with lustrous wool pile w...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Minimalist Anatolian Tulu Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Distinguished by a squarish format typical of yatak (bedding) rugs, this Tulu has a soft creamy yellow background randomly punctuated by small dots and by a larger one indicating the...
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1940s Turkish Tulu Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Antique White Ground Anatolian Tulu Prayer Rug
Located in Milan, IT
The overall composition of this niche design rug relates it to a group of white ground central Anatolian prayer rugs, mostly woven with more traditional motifs. The primitive nature of the drawing imparts here a cave-like appearance to the niche. The use of silky Angora mohair wool (filik in Turkish) is characteristic of the most precious Tulus. Warp: wool, ivory Weft: wool, ivory, 3-6 shots between knotted rows Knot: symmetrical, weaving direction adjacent to niche, no warp depression Knot count: 4H x 3V = 12 knots/square inch Selvages: three sets of paired warps Ends: weft-faced plain weave; top with corded fringes Colours: ivory, maroon (corrosive), light green, red, grey blue, camel, orange (7) This rug is featured in our current web exhibition entitled 'Like a Prayer...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Angora

A Tulu Rug circa 1930.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Tulu Rug circa 1930. Hand Knotted and made of 100% wool yarn.
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1930s Tulu Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

5x8.3 Ft Vintage Handmade Shaggy Accent Rug Made of Natural Mohair Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage hand-knotted shag pile rug made of natural undyed mohair derived from local “Angora Goats” that are famous for their soft, lustrous long fleece. A true testament to Anatoli...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Mohair

3x9.2 Ft Vintage Handmade Shag Pile "Tulu" Runner Rug, 100% Natural Mohair Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage hand-knotted shag pile runner rug made of natural undyed mohair derived from local “Angora Goats” that are famous for their soft, lustrous long fleece. A true testament to ...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Mohair

21"x35" Vintage Handmade Shaggy Accent Rug Made of Natural Mohair Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage hand-knotted shag pile rug made of natural undyed mohair derived from local “Angora Goats” that are famous for their soft, lustrous long fleece. A true testament to Anatoli...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Mohair

3.5x5 Ft Handmade Shag Pile Rug Made of Mohair Wool. Vintage Turkish Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage hand-knotted shag pile rug made of natural undyed mohair derived from local “Angora Goats” that are famous for their soft, lustrous long fleece. A true testament to Anatoli...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Mohair

21"x37" Vintage Handmade Turkish Tulu Rug in Brown & Beige with Zig Zag Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage hand knotted "Tulu" (Turkish word for "long/thick piled") rug from Konya in Central Anatolia, Turkey. 100% natural handspun wool. Woven by skilled artisans using traditio...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

37"x44" Minimalist Vintage Handmade Turkish Tulu Rug Made of Natural Beige Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage hand knotted "Tulu" (Turkish word for "long/thick piled") rug from Konya in Central Anatolia, Turkey. 100% natural undyed handspun wool. These simple and somewhat primitiv...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

3.4x3.7 Ft Minimalist Vintage Turkish Small Tulu Rug in Beige, 100% Natural Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage hand knotted "Tulu" rug from Konya in Central Anatolia, Turkey. 100% natural undyed handspun wool. These simple and somewhat primitive small rugs with lustrous wool pile w...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

3.5x3.7 Ft Minimalist Plain Beige Vintage Anatolian Tulu Rug, 100% Natural Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage hand knotted "Tulu" rug from Konya in Central Anatolia, Turkey. 100% natural undyed handspun wool. These simple and somewhat primitive small rugs with lustrous wool pile w...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

40"x48" Vintage Handmade Anatolian Tulu Rug Made of Natural Un-Dyed Beige Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage hand knotted "Tulu" (Turkish word for "long/thick piled") rug from Konya in Central Anatolia, Turkey. 100% natural undyed handspun wool. These simple and somewhat primitiv...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

3.7x3.8 Ft Minimalist Vintage Handmade Anatolian "Tulu" Rug, 100% Natural Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage hand knotted "Tulu" rug from Konya in Central Anatolia, Turkey. 100% natural undyed handspun wool. These simple and somewhat primitive small rugs with lustrous wool pile w...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

3.7x3.8 Ft Late-20th Century Minimalist Anatolian "Tulu" Rug, 100% Natural Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage hand knotted "Tulu" rug from Konya in Central Anatolia, Turkey. 100% natural undyed handspun wool. These simple and somewhat primitive small rugs with lustrous wool pile w...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

3.5x3.3 Ft Minimalist Vintage Small Tulu Rug made of Natural Beige Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage hand knotted square cream "Tulu" rug from Konya in Central Anatolia, Turkey. 100% natural undyed handspun wool. These simple and somewhat primitive small rugs with lustrou...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

26"x52" 1970s Handmade Turkish Blue Tulu Rug with Light Brown Zig Zag Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage hand knotted "Tulu" (Turkish word for "long/thick piled") rug from Konya in Central Anatolia, Turkey. 100% natural handspun wool. Woven by skilled artisans using traditio...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

4x6 Ft Colorful Handmade Shag Pile Mohair Tulu Rug with Fringe, 100% Mohair Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage hand-knotted shag pile rug made of natural undyed mohair derived from local “Angora Goats” that are famous for their soft, lustrous long fleece. A true testament to Anatoli...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Mohair

2x6.8 Ft Minimalist Angora Anatolian Tulu Runner Rug Made of Natural Mohair Woo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage hand-knotted shag pile runner rug made of natural undyed mohair derived from local “Angora Goats” that are famous for their soft, lustrous long fleece. A true testament to ...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Mohair

3.5x8.4 Ft Vintage Hand Knotted "Tulu" Rug in Blue, Red & Light Brown. 100% Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage hand knotted "Tulu" (Turkish word for "long/thick piled") rug from Konya in Central Anatolia, Turkey. 100% natural handspun wool. Woven by skilled artisans using traditio...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

4.3x7.3 Ft Vintage Handmade Orange Lion Pictorial Pattern Rug & Wall Hanging
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition with no i...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Cotton, Wool

4.3x6.3 Ft Kurdish Soft Mohair Kilim. Brown Sofa Throw. Vintage Bed Cover
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hand woven in Eastern Turkey, this brand new small rug has a cotton foundation and a soft goat hair (mahair) pile made of all natural, undyed colors of brown, beige & black It is very soft and floppy therefor it can also be used as a bed cover, sofa throw, wall hanging, blanket or floor covering on a wall to wall carpet...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Mohair, Cotton, Wool

4x6 ft Hand Knotted "Tulu" Rug in Brown and Beige, 100% Natural Un-Dyed Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
100% Natural Hand-Spun Wool of finest quality. Available as seen or can be CUSTOM PRODUCED in any Design, Size, Color Combination and Pile Thickness requested. These beautiful han...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

4x6 ft Custom Handmade Tulu Rug, All Wool, New Checkered Design in Brown & Ivory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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

Vintage Turkish Tulu Rug 4' X 6'7
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turkish Tulu Rug 4' X 6'7. Tulu`s are handmade in the Konya area with a thick weave and long pile. The shiny wool and length of the pile make these rugs exceptionally lustrou...
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20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

4.3x6 Ft Handmade Turkish Vintage Tulu Rug in Burgundy Red & Dark Blue, All Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage hand-knotted "Tulu" (Turkish word for "thick piled") rug from Konya in Central Turkey. The rug is made of 100% natural wool, therefor it is very soft and comfortable. These...
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1970s Turkish Tulu Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

8x10 Ft Modern Hand Knotted Mohair Tulu Rug in Grey, Wool Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A contemporary handwoven Kilim/flat-weave rug in gray made of sheep's wool that features shimmering mohair tufts hand-knotted on it in the form of diamond-shaped lattices. The rug is...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Mohair

3.2x5 Ft Vintage Minimalist Handmade "Tulu" Rug in Navy Blue and Camel, Ca 1970
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage hand knotted "Tulu" (Turkish word for "long/thick piled") accent rug from Konya in Central Anatolia, Turkey. 100% natural undyed handspun wool. These simple and somewhat pr...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Tulu 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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