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Material: Silk
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Silk
New Contemporary Indian Oushak Wool & Silk Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
30020 new contemporary Indian Oushak wool & silk rug with modern style. Seasonally charming yet perennially fresh, this hand-knotted wool and silk contemporary Indian Oushak rug is p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Hollywood Regency Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
MehrabanVintage Turkish Pure Silk Sivas Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
With its soft beauty and tranquil vibes, this Vintage Turkish Pure Silk Sivas rug features an all-ver florid elements of rosettes, millefleur sprigs, blooming palmettes, and arabesqu...
Category
1930s Turkish Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Mehraban Antique Silk Sivas Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number
57686
Size
4' 6" X 6' 4"
Design
Sivas
Collection
Antique/Vintage
Material
Silk
Texture
Pile Weave
Origin
Turkey
Age
Antique/Vintage.
Category
Early 1900s Turkish Antique Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Hereke Silk Carpet
Located in Berlin, DE
Fine silk carpet Hereke region.
With Persian writing above and right-left.
Category
20th Century Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
$4,328
Vintage Zeki Müren Runner Rug with Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in silk, this 4x5 Antique Turkish Mihrab rug in gold is a very special piece of rare construction and quality for this provenance.
On the de...
Category
1620s Turkish Antique Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
20th Century Silk Hereke Rug - Vintage Turkish Silk Rug, Hereke Silk Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
20th Century Silk Hereke Rug - Vintage Turkish Silk Rug, Hereke Silk Rug
This 20th century antique silk Hereke carpet is an eye-catching work of a...
Category
20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Vintage Turkish Silk Tree of Life Pictorial Rug in Rust Red, Blue, Brown, Ivory
Located in Barrington, IL
A true celebration of Anatolian artistry, this vintage Turkish silk pictorial rug captures the enchanting "Tree of Life" motif, symbolizing growth, connection, and the harmony of nat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Tree of Life Hereke Silk Rugs, Oriental Rug, Handmade Carpet Rugs for Sale
Located in Wembley, GB
The manufacturing of these masterpieces luxury rugs began late the 19th century. These Turkish rugs were woven in Asian Anatolia, Turkey in the historic city of Hereke. In the mid-19th century, Sultan Abdul Majid proclaimed Hereke to be the royal weaving village. The silk rugs were woven there were considered the finest in the world, this is an example of the white rug which has used soft rust colours to be in harmony with most elements of designs. All examples used select Borsa silk which is the finest quality for traditional rugs. The Sultan required that all of the silk rugs woven in Hereke had to be signed with the name Hereke. These carpets were regularly woven for the aristocracy in Europe, Asia, and The Middle East. The design of this rug is unique because it is an interpretation of the famous 17th-century Mughal carpet from India, and are most sought after by interior designers and collector to buy rugs as an important element of interior designs because resonates elegance and opulence. The Mughal carpet was exhibited in the Metropolitan Museum and was illustrated in the book called flowers under foot, published by the Museum. The carpet has 1200 knots per square inch, and the entire field is woven of silver/metallic thread. The signature (see detail photos) is written in the ottoman script and says Use Ipek, which was the premier workshops in Hereke during the 1980s.
Tree of life hereke silk rugs...
Category
1950s Asian Tabriz Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk, Organic Material
$5,378 Sale Price
20% Off
Pure Silk Hereke Original Turkish Rug Signed
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Very fine Turkish pure silk Hereke rug from the famous town of finest carpets.
Hereke silk carpet / rug Turkey 3.0 x 2.2 ft 91 x 65 cm
Rare fine...
Category
20th Century Turkish Islamic Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
$1,508 Sale Price
20% Off
Exquisite Ottoman Style Silk Embroidered Textile Hanging or Spread
Located in Milan, IT
A highly refined embroidery embellished by an infinite repeat of stylised leafs and palmettes typical of 16th Century Ottoman Court workshops. It belongs to a group of weavings commissioned by a British interior designer and no longer in production. It is therefore a one off, displaying the art of Ottoman silk embroidery...
Category
Early 2000s Turkish Oushak Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Ghiordes Rug Silk Prayer Turkish Wall Hanging Rug
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Very fine Turkish pure silk Ghiordes prayer rug
Midcentury Elegance Hand-knotted in Turkey 100% Fine Bursa Silk
Dimensions: 130 x 80 cm (approx. 51 x 31.5 inches 4.3 x 2.6 feet)...
Category
20th Century Turkish Islamic Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Handmade Carpet Turkish Silk Rug, Traditional Green Oriental Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
This fine Turkish silk rug was woven with the finest organic materials. The central design has been woven on a cream background with beige and green accents that make up the symmetri...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Victorian Antique Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$9,329 Sale Price
20% Off
Signed Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, Flower of the Seven Mountains
By Hereke
Located in Dallas, TX
78733 Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, 02'02 x 03'04. The Hereke rug, born in the Turkish town of Hereke near Istanbul, epitomizes a legacy of exquisite craftsmanship and tradition. ...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Louis XIV Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Early 20th Century Hereke Silk Carpet
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
A Timeless Weaving Wonder This elegant early 20th century antique silk Hereke carpet attracts attention with its rich color palette and intricate patterns. The central medallion desi...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Oval Rugs Pure Silk Handmade Turkish Carpet, Oriental Red Wool Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
This fine pue silk rug was woven by hand in Turkey in the 1990s. It features a rich red-orange background with cream and beige accents that make up the symmetrical oriental medallion...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Baroque Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$2,304 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful vintage Turkish Hereke rug made from 100% silk, and woven with a beautiful multi-colored tree-of-life pattern in the center surrounded by a wide borer containing multiple...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Antique Biblical Adam and Eve Scene Turkish Hereke Silk Rug.7 ft x 5 ft
Located in New York, NY
Fine Biblical Scene Turkish Pictorial Antique Silk Rug That Depicts The Story of The Banishment From The Garden Of Eden, Country of Origin / Rug Type:...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Romantic Antique Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Vintage Turkish Silk Area Rug with Floral Medallion Design in Brown, Lavender
Located in Barrington, IL
Add timeless elegance to your space with this beautifully crafted mid-20th century Turkish silk area rug. Machine-woven with exceptional precision, this piece showcases a delicate fl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Navy Pure Silk Turkish Rug, 1000 KPSI
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Tufted art silk pile on a art silk foundation. (1000 KPSI)
New
Dimensions: 5'1" x 7'7"
Origin: Turkey
Field Color: Navy
Border Color: Red-Rust
Accent Colors: Ivory, Beige, Blue...
Category
2010s Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Extremely Fine Turkish Silk Hereke Rug 2'10'' x 4'7''
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine Turkish Silk Hereke Rug 2'10'' x 4'7''.
Category
1970s Persian Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
$6,240 Sale Price
51% Off
Nazmiyal Collection Large Silk & Wool Modern Rug 12' x 17'7"
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Large Silk & Wool Modern Allover Floral Design Rug, Country of origin: Turkey, Circa date: Modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Nazmiyal Collection Silk & Wool Rust Tones Modern Botanical Pattern Rug
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated Silk & Wool Rust Tones Modern Botanical Pattern Rug, Country of origin: Turkey, Circa date: Modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Neoclassical Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Nazmiyal Collection Large Silk & Wool Pile Modern Rug 12'3" x 19'8"
Located in New York, NY
Charming Large Silk & Wool Pile Cloud Band Design Modern Rug, Country of origin: Turkey, Circa date: Modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Fine Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug 5’0" x 8’0"
Located in New York, NY
Fine Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug 5’0" x 8’0". The post-WWII, finely woven (or better), primarily silk scatters and larger rugs woven in Persian styles, often in niche (prayer) o...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Antique Pure Silk Herekeh Rug - Size: 4'10x3'6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Herekeh Rug in Pure Silk 4'10x3'6
Key Details:
Pile: Silk
Foundation: Silk
Origin: Herekeh
Design: Allover
Approximate Age: 90 years
Quality (KPI): 450
Condition: Good for a...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Antique Turkish Silk Signed Hereke Rug 4'3'' x 6'8''
Located in New York, NY
Hereke carpets used to be only produced in Hereke, a coastal town in Turkey, 60 km from Istanbul. The materials used are silk, a combination of wool and cotton and sometimes gold or ...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Extremely Fine Turkish Silk Herekeh Rug 6'5'' x 9'6''
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine Turkish Silk Herekeh Rug 6'5'' x 9'6''. A lightly-toned, finely woven Turkish city small carpet in as strongly Kirman-influenced style. The sandy-straw semi-open field...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
$22,000 Sale Price
63% Off
Vintage Turkish Herekeh Rug in Pure Silk - Size: 5'0x3'5
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Herekeh Rug in Pure Silk 5'0x3'5
Key Details:
Pile: Silk
Foundation: Silk
Origin: Herekeh
Design: prayer
Approximate Age:
Quality (KPI): 650
Condition: Good
Dimension:5'0x3'5
Inve...
Category
20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Turkish Hereke Rug Silk Lady Resting On a Chaise Lounge
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is a super fine Hereke silk rug woven in Turkey during the last quarter of the 20th century circa 1970-2000's and measures 36 x 32CM in size. This pictorial rug has an 18x18 we...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Other Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Vintage Herekeh Rug in Pure Silk - Size: 4'7x3'0
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Herekeh Rug in Pure Silk 4'7x3'0
Key Details:
Pile: Silk gold plated metallic
Foundation: Silk
Origin: Herekeh
Design: prayer
Approximate Age: 30 years
Quality (KPI): 900
Co...
Category
20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Early 20th Century Signed Hereke Silk&Metal Rug by Hasoglu Workshop
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Early 20th Century Silk&Metal Hereke Rug
A true testament to the imperial elegance of Ottoman weaving, this Hereke silk rug was handwoven in the renowned Hasoglu atelier, bearing th...
Category
Early 19th Century Turkish Antique Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Metal
Antique Silk Hereke Rug - Hereke Silk Carpet in Good Condition
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Antique Silk Hereke Rug - Hereke Silk Carpet in Good Condition Size 88 x 128 cm (2,88 x 4,19 ft)
Hereke carpet, floor covering handwoven in imperi...
Category
20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Handmade Vintage Turkish Hereke Silk Prayer Rug, 1970s, 1D16
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade vintage Turkish Hereke rug made in natural silk and prayer design. The rug is from the middle of 20th century in original good condition.
-Condition: original good,
-c...
Category
1970s Turkish Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
$23,478 Sale Price
20% Off
Turkish Hereke Saf Design Signed Silk Rug, 1950-1970
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is a semi-antique Hereke rug woven in Turkey during the mid-20th century circa 1950 - 1970's and measures 185 x 84 CM in size. This example has a unique “saf” design which is re...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Other Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Impressionist Rug in Brown with Red Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Representing one of our finest new qualities of art and durability alike, this 9x12 piece is a contemporary impressionist rug from Rug & Kilim - all hand-knotted in wool and silk.
O...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
17th Century Ottoman Textile - Antique Ottoman Rug, Antique Textile
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This special collector's item is a rare and valuable textile from the Ottoman period, dating from the 17th century. This work, expertly woven from cotton and silk, is adorned with sy...
Category
17th Century Turkish Antique Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Zabihi Collection Silk Pictorial Herekeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
3rd quarter of the 20th century Fine Turkish silk one-of-a-kind Herekeh rug with a beautiful pictorial animal garden design
Measures: 1'4'' x 1'11'.
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Turkish Miniature Silk Hereke Rug Framed and Signed
Located in London, GB
The town of Hereke itself was established 200 years ago by the Sultans as a production centre for the ultimate sensual luxury, the all silk carpet. Hereke is recognized for producing...
Category
20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Fine Persian Silk Qum
Located in New York, NY
Qom rugs (or Qum, Ghom, Ghum) are made in the Qom Province of Iran, around 100 km south of Tehran. Although rug weaving in Qom was not a major industry until the past 100 years, the ...
Category
20th Century Persian Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
$36,000 Sale Price
30% Off
Extremely Fine Pure Silk Persian Qum Rug 4'5'' x 6'11''
Located in New York, NY
Qom rugs (or Qum, Ghom, Ghum) are made in the Qom Province of Iran, around 100 km south of Tehran. Although rug weaving in Qom was not a major industry until the past 100 years, the ...
Category
20th Century Persian Other Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
$7,840 Sale Price
65% Off
20th Century Antique Kayseri Silk Rug - Antique Turkish Rug, Silk Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
20th Century Antique Kayseri Silk Rug
This 20th century antique silk Kayseri rug stands out as a unique and valuable piece for collectors and interio...
Category
20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Signed "Paradise Rug" Turkish Hereke Silk & Metal Rug, XXI Century
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is a modern Turkish Hereke silk metal thread rug woven in Turkey during the beginning of the 21st century circa 2000 – 2010. Its size is 167 x 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Other Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Hereke Silk Carpet, Silk Carpet, Antique Silk Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Early 20th Century Hereke Silk Carpet
A Timeless Weaving Wonder This elegant early 20th century antique silk Hereke carpet attracts attention with ...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
20th Century Kayseri Silk Carpet - Vintage Turkish Silk Carpet
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
20th Century Kayseri Silk Carpet - Vintage Turkish Silk Carpet
This 20th century antique silk Kayseri rug dazzles with its rich color palette and ...
Category
20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
20th Century Vintage Silk Hereke Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This rare Hereke carpet, where history and art intertwine, is a unique legacy, woven by master craftsmen in the early 20th century, carrying the elegance of Ottoman palace tradition ...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Vintage Ottoman Style Square Rug, Purple With Floral Medallions - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted all-natural silk in Turkey circa 1970-1980, this 6x7 vintage square rug is one of the exceptional works of renowned craftsman George Jevremovic—a unique design...
Category
1970s Turkish Other Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Antique Kayseri Silk Rug - 20th Century Kayseri Silk Carpet, Antique Carpet
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
20th Century Silk Kayseri Carpet
This elegant 20th century silk Kayseri rug will be the perfect addition to your antique collection. With its rich history and sophisticated craftsma...
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20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Turkish Silk Hereke Prayer Rug
Located in London, GB
Turkish silk Hereke prayer rug
Turkish, Late 20th Century
Height 90cm, width 41cm
Hailing from the coastal town of Hereke in Turkey, this remarkable rug serves as a splendid testame...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Islamic Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
$2,744 Sale Price
20% Off
Late 19th Century Silk Feshane Quran-Qab Design Rug, Antique Rug, Handwoven Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Late 19th Century Silk Feshane Quran-Qab Design Rug
Feshane rugs have their origins in the renowned Feshane Factory, located in Istanbul, known for its exquisite carpets during the ...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Rare Turkish Kayseri Rug
Located in New York, NY
A rare antique silk Turkish Kayseri rug. This is likely a central Anatolian niche-design scatter from the town of Ladik. The royal blue field and near black spandrels have the double...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Hereke Silk & Metal Thread Pictoral Rug - Antique Pictoral Rug, Antique Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Hereke Silk & Metal Thread Pictoral Rug - Antique Pictoral Rug
This rare Hereke rug is a work of art created by skillfully knitting silk and metal materials. Each motif reflects the...
Category
19th Century Turkish Antique Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Metal
20th Century Silk Hereke Prayer Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This elegant silk Hereke rug was meticulously woven in the mid-20th century at the renowned weaving workshops of Hereke, Turkey. Made entirely of pure silk, it stands out not only fo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
17th Century Ottoman Silk Velvet - Antique Rug, Ottoman Rug, Silk Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
A Unique Piece of the 17th Century: Antique Silk Ottoman Velvet Carpet
This elegant 17th century Silk Ottoman Velvet rug is a work of art that can enchant ...
Category
17th Century Turkish Antique Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Very Fine Turkish Hereke Silk Rug/Carpet
Located in Gainesville, VA
A truly stunning 100% silk Turkish Hereke rug, this exceptional piece hails from Turkey in the mid-20th century. Hand-knotted with the utmost precision and care, it showcases the exq...
Category
1950s Turkish Tabriz Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Pure silk Hereke Ozipek Prayer rug
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Very fine turkish pure silk Hereke prayer rug from the famous Ozipek workshop. Unusual geometric design gives this masterpiece a rarely seen look.
Category
20th Century Turkish Islamic Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Vintage Pink Turkish Silk Hereke Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76935 Rare Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, 09’10 x 13’10. Woven in the legendary town of Hereke, this monumental hand-knotted vintage Turkish silk rug is a sanctuary of refinement—a...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Romantic Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
27x44 in Fine Silk & Metal Thread Rug, Turkish Wall Hanging, Pictorial Tapestry
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Fine silk and metal thread Turkish rug that can be used on the floor or as a wall hanging.
Experience the elegance of Turkish craftsmanship with this exquisite vintage Kayseri rug t...
Category
1970s Turkish Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
$1,055 Sale Price
40% Off
Ottoman Style Silk Embroidered Textile Hanging or Spread
Located in Milan, IT
A highly refined embroidery ornated by an infinite repeat of stylized palmettes and leafs typical of 16th century ottoman court workshops. It belongs to a group of weavings commissioned by a British interior designer and no longer in production. It is therefore a one off, displaying the art of ottoman silk embroidery...
Category
Early 2000s Turkish Revival Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
20th Century Unusual Sivas Silk Rug - Antique Anatolian Rug, Antique Silk Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This 20th century antique silk Sivas carpet is a work that reflects the rich heritage of the Sivas weaving tradition and can enrich the space of any collector or enthusiast with its ...
Category
20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Vintage Turkish Silk Rugs for Sale on 1stDibs: Shop Hereke Silk Rugs, Handmade Turkish Silk Kilims and Other 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. The styles and different types of Turkish rugs are defined both by weaving method and region, city or village of origin. Silk Turkish rugs are a popular iteration of these cherished textiles.
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.”
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. Still made in the coastal Turkish town of Hereke, these woven jewels — with their exquisite, highly intricate floral patterns crafted from wool, cotton and silk and frequently enhanced with gold and silver threads — are much sought-after by collectors and decorators the world over.
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.
The best carpets are woven or knotted using the classic Ghiordes knot and made from wool, cotton, camel or other animal hair or — in the most luxurious examples — silk.
Find antique and vintage Turkish silk rugs for sale 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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