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Material: 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

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

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

Vintage Anatolian Turkish Silk Area Rug in Prayer Pattern in Red, Green
Located in Barrington, IL
A magnificent late 19th-century Turkish all-silk prayer rug in the traditional Mihrab design, this exquisite textile exemplifies the masterful artistry of Ottoman silk weaving. Handw...
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Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Handmade Vintage Turkish Hereke Silk Prayer Rug 3.2' x 4.5', 1970s - 1D52
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Experience the elegance and craftsmanship of this Handmade Vintage Turkish Hereke Silk Rug. This rug was made in the 1970s, using high-quality silk material that is smooth and luxuri...
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1970s Vintage 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

Antique Flosh Rug - 20th Century Kayseri Flosh Rug, Silk & Wool Blend Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Antique Flosh Rug - 20th Century Kayseri Flosh Rug 195x290 cm (76,7x114 In) We offer a wide collection of Kayseri Flush silk and wool blend carpets. This ca...
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20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Silk

New Contemporary Oushak Wool and Silk Rug with Transitional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
30366 New Contemporary Oushak wool and silk rug with Transitional style. This hand knotted wool and silk Oushak accent rug features an all-over botanical pattern composed of large, l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Oushak Silk Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Vintage Silk Turkish Hereke Small Rug 4'2'' X 2'5''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Vintage Silk Turkish Hereke Small Rug 4'2'' X 2'5''
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1940s Turkish Kilim Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Extremely Fine Antique Turkish Silk Hereke Rug 3'5'' x 4'11''
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine Antique Turkish Silk Hereke Rug 3'5'' x 4'11''. This very finely woven all-silk niche-layout scatter with a lavishly flowering bush with roses, irises and carnations, ...
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1920s Turkish Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Turkish Silk Kayseri Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty Mid Century Turkish Kayseri rug with beautiful mihrab design and nice colors, entirely hand knotted with silk and cotton on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tabriz Silk Turkish Rugs

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Cotton, Silk

Extremely Fine Silk Hereke Rug
Located in Gainesville, VA
An exceptionally fine Turkish Hereke rug, originating from Turkey in the late 20th century, this piece is a true marvel of artistry and craftsmanship. Woven entirely from 100% silk, ...
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Late 20th Century Turkish 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

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

Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Oushak Rug in Beige-Brown All Over Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand Knotted in wool and silk, this 14x20 oversized rug represents a new approach to antique Oushak rug styles. From Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Collection, this design features ge...
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2010s Turkish Modern Silk Turkish Rugs

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Wool, 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

4x6 Ft One of a Kind Handmade Turkish Art Silk Prayer Rug. Vintage Prayer Mat
Located in Spring Valley, NY
An early 20th century North West Anatolian niche design rug with beautiful colors. Finely hand knotted with even medium art silk pile on cotton foundation. Very good condition. Sturd...
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1930s Turkish Islamic Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs

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Cotton, 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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Cotton, Silk

1950's Turkish Silk Hereke Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78933 Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, 02'00 x 02'11. This hand-knotted vintage Turkish silk Hereke rug is a testament to the exceptional craftsmanship of the Hereke weaving traditio...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Neoclassical 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

Bobyrug’s Vintage Long Silk Turkish Kayseri Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful long Turkish silk rug from Kayseri, with beautiful garden design and nice colors with green, pink, orange, blue and purple, entirely hand knotted with silk velvet on cotton...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Tabriz Silk Turkish Rugs

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Cotton, Silk

Mid 20th Century Handwoven Turkish Silk Hereke Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This silk Hereke rug has an ivory field with a scrolling palmette and floral vine, cusped light blue mihrab arch above containing scrolling arabesque vine, the light blue spandrels s...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Bobyrug’s Pretty vintage Turkish Kayseri silk rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
This magnificent piece is a true masterpiece, intricately crafted and knotted with a blend of silk and cotton threads on a cotton foundation. It boasts a beautiful design, featuring ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tabriz Silk Turkish Rugs

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Cotton, Silk

Royal Hereke carpet, silk on silk around 1980
Located in Berlin, DE
Royal Hereke carpet, silk on silk around 1980 Floral Hereke made of pure silk, light red with a border and medallion Highly valuable silk carpets come from the Turkish city of Here...
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1980s Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Antique Hereke Silk Rug - 20th Century Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, Vintage Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Antique Hereke Silk Rug Antique Silk Rug 20th Century Turkish Silk Hereke Rug This magnificent carpet will fascinate you with its intricate designs and vibrant colors that reflect ...
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20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Turkish Hereke Silk Rug
Located in Gainesville, VA
An absolutely breathtaking Turkish Hereke silk rug, originating from Turkey in the late 20th century, this masterpiece embodies luxury and artistry at its finest. Meticulously crafte...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

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

Antique Aleppo Silk and Metal Thread Textile with Ottoman Multiple Niche Pattern
Located in Milan, IT
During the late 19th century Syria was an international hub for the manufacture and trade of fine hand-woven textiles. For centuries the skilled weavers located in the weaving centr...
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Late 19th Century Syrian Islamic Antique Silk Turkish Rugs

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Metallic Thread

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

Grey Oushak vintage style rug 6 x 4 ft hand-knotted wool and viscose
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Grey Oushak vintage style rug 6 x 4 ft hand-knotted wool and viscose for living room, dining room, bedroom, office, entry. A Qushak rug hand knotted wool.  Design: Transitional Ousha...
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2010s Indian Oushak Silk Turkish Rugs

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Wool, 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

Antique Silk Hereke Runner Rug, Lustrous Rust with Pictorials - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with a luxurious hand-knotted silk in Turkey circa 1920-1930, this 2x6 antique Hereke runner rug is an elegant and rare find of the celebrated provenance—a collectible curation ...
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1920s Turkish Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

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

Beautiful Vintage Silk Turkish Kayseri Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty mid century Turkish silk Kayseri rug with nice floral design and beautiful colors with a green field color, entirely and finely hand knotted with silk and cotton velvet on cot...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tabriz Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

20th Century Kayseri Silk Carpet
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This extraordinary vintage silk Kayseri rug is a rare piece that reflects the fine craftsmanship and elegance of the 20th century. Belonging to Kayseri's deep-rooted carpet weaving t...
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20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Bobyrug’s Pretty Little Silk Turkish Kayseri Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century Turkish Kayseri rug with beautiful floral design and nice colors, entirely hand knotted with silk velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tabriz Silk Turkish Rugs

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Cotton, 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. An extraordinary masterpiece of cultural distinction and refined artistry, this hand-knotted antique Turkish silk Hereke ...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Louis XVI Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Silk and Cotton Turkish Kayseri Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century silk Turkish rug with beautiful mihrab design and nice light colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with silk and cotton on ...
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1970s Turkish Tabriz Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs

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Cotton, Silk

Wonderful Silk Turkish Kayseri Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful vintage silk Turkish rug with a central medallion floral design and nice colors with pink field and grey and purple, 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

Wonderful Silk Turkish Kayseri Rug
Wonderful Silk Turkish Kayseri Rug
$2,371 Sale Price
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Kilim Van Türkiye 20th 265 X 178 - No. 846
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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Silk, Wool

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

Antique Authentic Silk and Metal Turkish Hereke Fine Exceptional 10x13 Garden
Located in New York, NY
Museum Quality Antique Silk Hereke Fine 100% Silk High Quality Silk Hereke 9'8" x 13'10" 295cm x 422cm "This is one of the highest quality antiq...
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1920s Turkish Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs

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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

Fine Antique Crimson Silk Kayseri Rug with Vaq-Vaq Pattern
Located in Milan, IT
A highly unusual Kayseri silk rug, distinguished by the so-called vaq-vaq pattern on a crimson red background, exquisitely rendered in the original Mu...
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Late 19th Century Turkish Agra Antique Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Antique Turkish Silk Kayseri Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish silk Kayseri carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century.
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1930s Turkish Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs

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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 and goat hair coverlet made during mid 20th c. in Southern Anatolia, Turkey. The silk stitching on it is hand done by us. It does no...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Silk Turkish Rugs

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Cotton, Silk

Vintage Turkish Kayseri Wool and Silk Rug Handmade in Ivory With Floral Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Vintage Turkish Kaisery wool and silk rug with ivory field and beige, orange, and green accents throughout the floral design. This rug measures 6'8'' x 10'.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Silk Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Antique Turkish Silk and Gold Hereke Tapestry with Flower of the Seven Mountains
Located in Dallas, TX
77024, this opulent antique Turkish silk and gold Hereke tapestry with flower of the seven mountains. Featuring a central medallion of cinnamon-red floating in a cut out medallion of...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Rococo Silk Turkish Rugs

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Gold

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

New Contemporary Oushak Rug with Hollywood Regency Style
Located in Dallas, TX
30278 New Contemporary Oushak rug with Hollywood Regency Directoire style. With its elegant sophistication and ornate detailing, this hand knotted wool and silk contemporary Oushak style area rug embodies Directoire style with Hollywood Regency glam. It features an all-over pattern of blooming palmettes dotted with leafy tendrils, acanthus leaves, rosettes, and organic shapes. Evoke an indulgent high-end experience with this luxurious Oushak style rug centered around comfort and a sensual touch while creating sultry drama with a sophisticated edge. Perfect for a great room, wine cellar, executive suite, conservatory, state room, royal suite, hotel lobby, music room, living room, dining room, drawing room, private library, golf locker room, billiards room, clubhouse, large home office, master retreat, private Chambers, studio, study, loft, lounge, entertainment parlor, trophy room, large bedroom, or formal sitting room. Well-suited for a variety of interior styles: Hollywood Regency, Directoire, French, Louis XVI, Baroque, Luxe Boho Chic, Regency, Contemporary, Modern Glam, Eclectic Bohemian, Art Moderne, Abstract Expressionist, Victorian Damask, Modern Glamour, Tudor, Regence, Georgian, and Contemporary Cottage, French Provincial, Jacobean, and Neoclassic. Perfect for layering with silk, fur, velvet and pairing with lucite, chrome, marble, high-shine and lacquered surfaces, mirrored objects, ornate Art-Deco filigree furniture...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Hollywood Regency Silk Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Silk

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

New Contemporary Oushak Transitional Gray Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
30246, new contemporary Oushak transitional gray rug with modern style. Large, lush palmettes in a Shah Abba style dance on a sea of abrashed gray, connected by an angular lattice pa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Oushak 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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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Tribal Silk Turkish Rugs

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Cotton, Goat Hair, 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

Bobyrug’s Antique Silk Turkish Kayseri Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wonderful early 20th century silk Turkish rug with beautiful 16th century style design and nice natural colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with silk velvet on cotton foundation...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Silk Turkish Rugs

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Cotton, Silk

Kayseri silk prayer rug, 20th Century (1st Quarter)
Located in San Francisco, CA
Kayseri silk prayer rug, 20th Century (1st Quarter) Additional Information: Origin: Turkey Period: 20th C (1st Q) Condition: Good Rug ID: 23140
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Early 20th Century Turkish 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

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

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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Cotton, Silk

Gonbad Tufted Silk
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Tufted art silk pile on a art silk foundation. (1000 KPSI) New Dimensions: 7'9" x 9'10" Origin: Turkey Field Color: Brown Border Color: Ivory Accent Colors: Blue, Green, Burgundy
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2010s Turkish Other Silk Turkish Rugs

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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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