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Material: Silk
Very Fine Turkish Silk Rug Hereke Style
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice little silk Turkish rug, with beautiful geometrical design with mihrab and nice colors with beige, pink, yellow and black, finely hand knotted with silk velvet on silk foundatio...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Other Silk Turkish Rugs

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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 ...
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17th Century Turkish Antique Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Semi-Antique Hereke, Pure Silk Signed Turkish Prayer Rug
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This authentic Hereke, signed, pure silk rug is extremely intricate. It is a very finely hand-knotted Turkish prayer rug in a traditional design with strong colors and is signed in A...
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20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Antique Hereke Rug - 20th Century Silk Hereke Rug, Antique Rug, Silk Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Antique Hereke Rug - 20th Century Silk Hereke Rug This 20th-century antique Hereke rug stands out with its rich colors, intricate pattern and hand-woven craftsmanship. Pattern and ...
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20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Bobyrug’s Wonderful Rare Antique Silk Tabriz Prayer Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful and fine late 19th century silk prayer rug, with a beautiful mihrab design and natural colors with orange, blue, yellow, green and purple, entirely and finely hand kno...
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Late 19th Century Asian Tabriz Antique Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk, Cotton

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 ...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78515 Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, 01'06 x 02'05?. Emanating traditional style with incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted silk Hereke rug is a captivating vision of wo...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Art Nouveau Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Bobyrug’s Nice vintage fine silk Sino Hereke rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Introducing an exquisite late 20th-century silk rug that truly captivates with its intricate design. Adorned with splendid floral motifs within a mesmerizing mihrab, this piece boasts an array of enchanting colors, notably a stunning green and beige backdrop. Meticulously hand-knotted with the utmost precision, the rug features a luxurious silk velvet pile on a silk foundation. The enchanting beige base harmonizes with the turquoise green vase...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Kashan Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Antique Hereke Silk & Metal Rug - 20th Century Hereke Silk Rug, Antique Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Antique Hereke Silk & Metal Rug Antique Silk Rug 20th Century Hereke Silk Rug Size: 114x180 cm 3,74x5,90 Ft This 20th century Hereke carpet brings the luxury and elegance of the O...
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20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Leopard Vintage Inspired Turkish Silk Rug
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite one-of-a-kind handwoven Turkish superfine wool on silk rug with all-over leopard motif in clear white and dark brown. Measures: 8'1'' x 10'10''.
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Organic Modern Silk Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Silk

20th Century Antique Hereke Silk Rug - Antique Turkish Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This 20th-century antique Persian Hereke silk carpet is both a masterpiece of textile art and a work that has survived the centuries. Fine workmanship, ...
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20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs

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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

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Silk

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 ...
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Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Vintage Silk Hereke Kaysari Distressed Handmade Turkish Rug, 1870
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique silk rug fine Hereke rug one of a kind Kaysari Antique rose 4' x 6'4" Circa 1870 "This is an incredible, rare antique Hereke rug....
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1870s Turkish Antique Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Antique Rugs Pure Silk Rugs, Turkish Rugs Oriental Handmade Carpet from Turkey
Located in Wembley, GB
This is an example of handmade carpet finely hand-knotted vintage rugs from Central Anatolia with a Classic all-over floral rug design of small patterns. The high-quality wool pile on a strong silk foundation and excellent original condition let this deep purple rug...
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Early 1900s Turkish Oushak Antique Silk Turkish Rugs

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Organic Material, Silk

Wonderful Vintage Silk Turkish Kayseri Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 20th century silk Turkish rug with beautiful floral central medallion design and light colors with purple, pink and grey on white field, entirely hand knotted with sil...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Tabriz Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Bobyrug’s Nice vintage fine silk Sino Hereke rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Introducing an exquisite late 20th-century fine silk rug, showcasing a captivating design of birds and flowers. This stunning piece features vibrant colors, including a beautiful gre...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Kashan Silk Turkish Rugs

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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Other Silk Turkish Rugs

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Metal

Early 20th Century Silk Hereke Rug - Vintage Silk Area Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This gorgeous 20th century vintage silk Hereke rug comes from the famous weaving town of Hereke in Turkey. This hand-woven masterpiece has a rich history and unmatched quality. The d...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs

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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'.
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Traditional Antique Silk Golden Turkish Kayseri Runner
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique, silk Turkish Kayseri runner has a field with ten polychrome panels each with a cusped arch above with delicate floral vine issuing vases in to the plain field below, in...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Very Fine Turkish Silk Hereke Rug/Carpet
Located in Gainesville, VA
A stunning 100% silk Turkish Hereke rug that orignated from Turkey in the late 20th century. This piece is fully hand-knotted and is in excellent condition. Feel free to message me r...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Tabriz Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Fine Vintage Silk Rugs, Cream Hereke Turkish Rug, Pure Living Room Oriental Rugs
Located in Wembley, GB
Vintage Turkish rugs are considered by many to be some of the most beautiful carpets in the world. This elegant rug has a very nice palette of colours such as rust, light blue, navy, beige, gold and pink. The manufacturing of these masterpieces luxury rugs began late the 19th century. This handmade carpet was 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. All examples used select Borsa silk which is the finest quality carpet silk. 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. 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. elegant colours and elaborate patterns tempt carpet aficionados and collectors, who rarely can resist their beauty. The vivacity of colour and stunning design make this antique Turkish rug a real treat for the eyes. The elegance of the pattern is further highlighted by a beautiful colour palette, which complements it perfectly. Size: (220 × 325 cm). Fine Vintage Silk Rugs...
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1990s Turkish Tabriz Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk, Organic Material

7.3x11 Ft Fine Pure Silk Turkish Rug. Exceptional Work of Floor Art
Located in Spring Valley, NY
An exquisite silk Turkish Kayseri medallion rug in a vibrant and subtle color palette with powerful and clearly defined outlines coming together to create a naturally moving scene of...
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20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Zabihi Collection Silk Herekeh Prayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
3rd quarter of the 20th century Fine Turkish silk one-of-a-kind Herekeh rug with a prayer niche design Measures: 1'3'' x 1'7''
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Mid-20th Century Islamic Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Hereke Silk Rug Bag Clutch or Cover for Tablet Ipad Case
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Handbag clutch made of Hereke silk carpet vintage Unique Bohemian style clutch all pure silk Design: Vintage Oriental Bohemian Material: 100% real ...
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1980s Turkish Bohemian Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Prayer Rug with Tree of Life Design & Ottoman Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77476 vintage Turkish Silk Hereke prayer rug with Tree of Life Design and Ottoman style. Give the look of woven wonders and warmth with this hand kno...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Rococo Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug with Art Nouveau Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21685 vintage Turkish silk Hereke rug with Art Nouveau style 05'01 x 08'00. Warm and inviting with incredible detail and texture, this hand-knotted silk vintage Turkish Hereke rug ch...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Art Nouveau Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Bobyrug’s Beautiful Vintage Silk Sino Hereke Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very nice little silk rug with beautiful floral design and nice colors with blue, orange, beige and brown, entirely and finely hand knotted with silk velvet on silk foundation. ✨✨✨ ...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Tabriz Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Bobyrug’s Vintage Silk Turkish Kayseri Runner
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful vintage silk Turkish Kayseri runner with a design of antique Saf rugs and beautiful colors, entirely hand knotted with silk velvet on cotton f...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tabriz Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk, Cotton

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 ...
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20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Collectible Rug circa 1960 - Hereké Silk Rug - 73cmx47cm - No. 743
Located in Paris, FR
Located a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower in Paris, we are a French family business specializing in the purchase, sale, expertise, cleaning, restoration and conservation of tapes...
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1960s Turkish Tribal Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, Timeless Allure Meets Islamic Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
78734 Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, 02'02 x 03'04. Introducing a masterpiece of artistry and heritage, this hand-knotted silk vintage Turkish Hereke rug is a timeless embodiment o...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Louis XIV Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Anatolian prayer rug/tapestry cotton/silk, 20th century
Located in Berlin, DE
Anatolian prayer rug/tapestry cotton/silk, 20th century This hand-knotted Hereke rug is a magnificent addition to your living space. Once intended for imperial palaces, the detailed...
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20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs

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Cotton, Silk

Bobyrug’s Antique Fine Silk Turkish Anatolian Distressed Cesareh Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty late 19th century Turkish Cesareh rug with beautiful mihrab design and nice natural colors, entirely and very finely hand knotted with silk velvet on silk foundation. ✨✨✨ "E...
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Late 19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

1920's Turkish Silk Hereke Tree of Life Carpet with Ottoman Empire Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78665 Antique Turkish Silk Hereke Prayer Rug, 03'05 x 05'03. This hand-knotted antique Turkish silk Hereke rug is a breathtaking example of Ottoman weaving, embodying the timeless ar...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Louis XVI Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Handmade Carpet Pure Silk Rug, Turkish Herekeh Oriental Rugs
Located in Wembley, GB
The handmade carpet manufacturing of these masterpieces luxury rugs began late the 19th century. This oriental rug was 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. All examples used select Borsa silk which is the finest quality carpet silk. 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. The Mughal carpet was exhibited in the Metropolitan Museum and was illustrated in the book called Flowers Under Foot...
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1970s Turkish Other Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk, Organic Material

1960's Turkish Silk Hereke Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78516 Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, 01'04 x 02'00. Woven with masterful delicacy in the storied town of Hereke, this hand-knotted vintage Turkish silk rug captures the elegance an...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

1960's Turkish Silk Hereke Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78514 Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, 03'06 x 05'05. Cleverly composed with incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted silk vintage Turkish Hereke rug is a captivating vision ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Nouveau Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Antique Ottoman Turkish Silk Prayer Rug, c. Late 18th Century 4’6 x 6’2
Located in Westfield, MA
This exquisite silk prayer rug dates to the late 18th century and is a superb example of Ottoman Turkish textile artistry. Woven entirely in silk with an extraordinary level of detail, the rug features a dramatic red mihrab flanked by delicate architectural columns, beneath a suspended lamp motif—a symbolic element in Islamic prayer rugs...
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Late 18th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Vintage Silk Turkish Hereke Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A brilliant vintage silk Turkish Hereke rug woven with a central medallion with a mirrored floral pattern woven in pink, crimson, yellow, and dark ...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Tribal Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Vintage Turkish Sivas Silk Mat, 1950s, 1C1011
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Vintage Turkish silk mat from Turkey with Sivas design. The rug is from the end of 20th century in original good condition. -condition: original good, -circa: 1950s, -size:...
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1950s Turkish Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Turkish Crimson Silk Kayseri Rug with Vaq-Vaq Pattern
Located in San Francisco, CA
Turkish crimson silk Kayseri rug with vaq-vaq pattern 54.5 x 71.5
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Late 19th Century Antique Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

New Design on a Vintage Anatolian Kilim by Seref Ozen
Located in Istanbul, TR
I have always been fascinated by petroglyphs and shaman imagery and I have collected design elements from Shaman drums and rock carvings. I got a group of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Tribal Silk Turkish Rugs

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Cotton, Silk

Nice vintage sino Persian silk runner
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty vintage Persian style Chinese runner with beautiful design in style of Tabriz rugs and nice colours with a white field, pink, green, light blue and black, entirely and finely ...
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1980s Chinese Tabriz Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs

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Cotton, Silk

Ivory Pillow Case Fashioned from a Vintage Anatolian Coverlet, Mid 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
This pillow case id made from a vintage cotton coverlet made during mid 20th c. in Southern Anatolia, Turkey. The silk stitching on it is hand done by us. It does not come with an...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Silk Turkish Rugs

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Cotton, Silk

Vintage Turkish Silk Rug Ankh Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
78745 Vintage Turkish Silk Rug with Egyptian Ankh Motif, 01'04 x 02'01. This hand knotted vintage Turkish silk rug features a large-scale Egyptian Ankh motif, making it a unique and ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Egyptian Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Bobyrug’s Wonderful Antique Silk Turkish Cesareh Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful early 20th century fine Turkish pictorial rug with a beautiful design of the nature and garden with animals, entirely and very finely hand knotted with silk velvet on ...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Tabriz Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk, Cotton

New Design on a Vintage Anatolian Kilim by Seref Ozen
Located in Istanbul, TR
I have always been fascinated by petroglyphs and shaman imagery and I have collected design elements from Shaman drums and rock carvings. I got a group of embroiderers and gave the d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Tribal Silk Turkish Rugs

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Cotton, Goat Hair, Silk

Antique 100% Silk Turkish Hereke, 1920s-1930s
Located in Doha, QA
This Rug is a very high quality antique pure Silk Hereke made in Turkey in 1920s-1930s measures 121 x 181 cm. It has been made from 100% Silk on Silk and extremely refine soft and at...
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20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Turkish Silk Kayseri Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty mid-century silk Turkish rug from Kayseri, with beautiful mihrab design and nice light and faded colors, entirely hand knotted with silk velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Exp...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tabriz Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk, Cotton

Kilim Perde Pillow Case from Anatolia Turkey, 1960s
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended.   
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Silk Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Silk

1950's Turkish Silk Hereke Carpet Tapestry with Metallic Threads
Located in Dallas, TX
77153 Vintage Turkish Silk Metallic Souf Hereke Tapestry, 01'11 x 02'08. Turkish Silk Metallic Souf Hereke Tapestries are exquisite masterpieces blending silk's luxurious elegance with the shimmering allure of metallic threads, originating from Turkey's renowned town of Hereke and crafted through traditional techniques passed down through generations. They boast intricate designs inspired by Turkish cultural heritage, featuring elaborate floral patterns, geometric shapes, and motifs symbolizing wealth, prosperity, and spirituality. The addition of metallic threads like gold or silver enhances their opulence, creating a radiant glow that mesmerizes viewers. Highly prized for their craftsmanship and historical significance, these tapestries adorn palaces, museums, and private residences, serving as cherished heirlooms and symbols of luxury and refinement, embodying the essence of Turkish culture and inviting admiration from all who encounter them. In a graceful homage to Louis XIV style, this hand-knotted Turkish silk metallic souf Hereke prayer rug...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Louis XV Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silver

Late 19th Century Ottoman Period Signed Feshane Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Late 19th Century Ottoman Period Signed Feshane Rug High quality carpets were produced for the Ottoman court in both Hereke and Feshâne in the second half of the 19th century. In Defterdar near Eyüp in Istanbul a building constructed by Sultan Mahmut II for the making of Feze’s, the traditional Turkish men’s head gear, was converted to the production of fine carpets...
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19th Century Turkish Antique Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Pure Silk Rugs, Metallic Pictorial Turkish Rugs, Hereke Handmade Carpet
Located in Wembley, GB
This oriental rug for sale was 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 small rugs were woven there were considered the finest in the world. All examples of this woven rug used select Borsa silk which is the finest quality carpet silk. The Sultan required that all of the silk rugs woven in Hereke had to be signed with the name Hereke. These oriental rugs were regularly woven for the aristocracy in Europe, Asia, and The Middle East. The design of this luxury rugs is unique because it is an interpretation of the famous 17th century Mughal carpet from India. The Mughal carpet was exhibited in the Metropolitan Museum and was illustrated in the book called Flowers Under Foot, published by the Museum. The gold rug has 1200 knots per square inch, and the entire field is woven of silver/metallic thread. The signature of these patterned rugs (see detail photos) is written in ottoman script and says Use Ipek, which was the premier workshops in Hereke during the 1970s. Pure silk rugs, metallic pictorial Turkish...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Tabriz Silk Turkish Rugs

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Metallic Thread

846 - Kilim Exceptional "Van" from Turkey Wool , 20th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Kilim in Turkey, representing tribal style geometric shapes. High quality, beautiful graphics and remarkable finesse. Perfect state of preservation. Measures: 104.33 in. x 70.07 in. Kilim à la main en Turquie, représentant des formes géométriques du style tribal. De grande...
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1930s Turkestan Kilim Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Nice Vintage Fine Silk Hereke Style Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 20th century silk rug, with inscription (Hereke), and beautiful Persian design and nice colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with silk velvet on silk foundation.
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Late 20th Century Chinese Kashan Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

New Design on a Vintage Anatolian Kilim by Seref Ozen
Located in Istanbul, TR
I have always been fascinated by petroglyphs and shaman imagery and I have collected design elements from Shaman drums and rock carvings. I got a group of embroiderers and gave the d...
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2010s Turkish Tribal Silk Turkish Rugs

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Cotton, Goat Hair, 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, cottoncamel 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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