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Material: Silk
Bobyrug’s Pretty vintage silk Turkish Kayseri rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Immerse yourself in the intricate artistry of this handwoven masterpiece. This exquisite Turkish rug hails from the heart of Kayseri, meticulously crafted with a blend of silk and co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tabriz Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Silk
$2,542 Sale Price
20% Off
Herekeh Silk Rug, Turkish Rug Oriental Kayseri, Hand Made Carpet Area Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
The handmade carpet manufacturing of these masterpieces Turkish rugs began early in the 20th century. The luxury rugs from Kayseri are known for their artistry with the pile of wool or silk. Those carpets and rugs are often manufactured with high knot density and have varied patterns borrowed from different areas. It is also familiar with oriental rug carpets produced entirely of silk, Silk-Ghom. Gardens, medallions or figural handmade rugs with plant and animal motifs are common. This Antique gold rug has a golden yellow border and an all-over animal and floral rug...
Category
20th Century Turkish Oushak Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
20th Century Kayseri Silk Carpet
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Antique Silk Kayseri Carpet – Bring 20th Century Elegance to Your Home
Reflecting the fine craftsmanship and timeless aesthetics of the past, this eye-catching silk Kayseri carpet i...
Category
20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Light-Brown Hereke Tufted Silk
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Tufted art silk pile on a art silk foundation. (1000 KPSI)
Dimensions: 8'10" x 11'10"
Origin: Turkey
Field Color: Light-Brown
Border Color: Ivory
Accent Colors: Red, Blue, Olive...
Category
2010s Turkish Other Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Herekeh Silk Rug, Turkish Rug Oriental Kayseri, Handmade Carpet Area Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
The handmade carpet manufacturing of these masterpieces Turkish rugs began early the 20th century. The luxury rugs from Kayseri are known for their artistry with the pile of wool or silk. Those carpets and rugs are also often manufactured with high knot density and have varied patterns, borrowed from different areas. It is also familiar with oriental rug carpets produced entirely of silk, Silk-Ghom. Gardens, medallions or figural handmade rugs with plant and animal motifs are common. This Antique gold rug has a golden yellow border and an all-over animal and floral rug...
Category
20th Century Turkish Oushak Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk, Organic Material
Antique Turkish Silk Rug 4'4" x 6’6"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Turkish Silk Rug 4'4" x 6’6". The carpets, scatters, runners, long rugs and bags of the towns, villages and tribes of Anatolia, including: Oushak, Ghiordes, Kula, Ladik, Here...
Category
Mid-19th Century Turkish Antique Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Pure Silk Tabriz Hand-Tufted Rug
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand-tufted silk pile on a silk foundation.
80 RAJ / 1000 KPSI
New
Dimensions: 7'10" x 11'2"
Origin: Turkey
Field Color: Ivory
Border Color: Ivory
Accent colors...
Category
2010s Turkish Tabriz Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
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...
Category
20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Magnificent Floral Silk Rugs, Turkish Hereke Oriental Rug Handmade Carpet
Located in Wembley, GB
The manufacturing of these masterpieces luxury oriental 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.
Magnificent floral silk rugs...
Category
1980s Turkish Oushak Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk, Organic Material
$5,707 Sale Price
20% Off
Traditional Tree of Life Silk and Wool Turkish Rug Very Soft and Luxurious
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Traditional Tree of Life Silk and Wool Turkish Rug
A Very soft and Luxurious Rug it signed Istanbul at both ends
The symmetrical centre panel of...
Category
Mid-20th Century Islamic Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Herekeh Silk Rug, Turkish Rug Oriental Kayseri, Hand Made Carpet Area Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
The handmade carpet manufacturing of these masterpieces Turkish rugs began early the 20th century. The luxury rugs from Kayseri are known for their artistry with the pile of wool or silk. Those carpets and rugs are also often manufactured with high knot density and have varied patterns, borrowed from different areas. It is also familiar with oriental rug carpets produced entirely of silk, Silk-Ghom. Gardens, medallions or figural handmade rugs with plant and animal motifs are common. This Antique gold rug has a golden yellow border and an all-over animal and floral rug...
Category
20th Century Turkish Oushak Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk, Organic Material
Antique Rugs, Pure Silk Rugs Turkish Rugs Handmade Carpet Oriental Rug for Sale
Located in Wembley, GB
A finely hand-knotted vintage Central Anatolian golden purple rug with a Classic all-over paradise design of small patterns. The high-quality wool pile on strong silk foundation of this gold rug and excellent original condition let this floral rug stand out from many other wool rugs of this famous carpet rug making district of Turkey. On the main body and the border of this woven rug, we can find not only floral motives but different animals as well. Antique Turkish carpets...
Category
1910s Turkish Other Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Anatolian prayer rug/tapestry cotton/silk, 20th century, signed
Located in Berlin, DE
Anatolian prayer rug/tapestry cotton/silk, 20th century, signed
This hand-knotted Hereke rug is a magnificent addition to your living space. Once intended for imperial palaces, the ...
Category
20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Turkish Hereke Silk & Metal Signed Rug with an All-Over Design, XXI Century
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is a silk and metal threaded Hereke rug woven in Turkey during the beginning of the 21st century circa 2000-2010 and its size is 120 x 103 cm. The field has an all-over floral design with a center vase with blossoming flowers with a bird within the flowers and another one flying with food in its mouth. The main border is decorated with palmettes flanked by birds on both sides and is set on a pink background color. Centered at the top of the rug is a scripture stating, “this is the paradise rug...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Other Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Fine Antique Turkish Silk Kayseri Rug 4'0" x 5’11"
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Turkish Silk Kayseri Rug 4'0" x 5’11". The carpets, scatters, runners, long rugs and bags of the towns, villages and tribes of Anatolia, including: Oushak, Ghiordes, Kul...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Vintage Fine Hereke Rug Mat
Located in Katonah, NY
Elegant pictorial tree of life design motif imparting sensational looking-glass view: Highly detailed forest setting bearing perched birds, millefleur thousand flower blossoms, deer,...
Category
1980s Turkish Other Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Pure Silk Tabriz Hand-Tufted Rug
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand-tufted silk pile on a silk foundation.
80 RAJ / 1000 KPSI
New
Dimensions: 5'2" x 7'7"
Origin: Turkey
Field color: Blue
Border color: Ivory
Accent colors: ...
Category
2010s Turkish Tabriz Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Square Pure Silk Turkish Distressed Rug, circa 1900
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand-knotted, silk zero pile on a cotton foundation.
Circa 1900
Dimensions: 4'10" x 5'1"
Origin: Turkey
Condition: Excellent
Field color: Beige
Border color: Bei...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Other Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Bobyrug’s Little Vintage Turkish Kayseri Silk and Cotton Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty little mid century Turkish rug with nice Persian design and nice light colors, entirely hand knotted with silk and cotton velvet on cotton foundation.
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"Experience the epi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Silk
$711 Sale Price
20% Off
Pure Silk Tabriz Hand-Tufted Rug
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand-tufted silk pile on a silk foundation.
80 RAJ / 1000 KPSI
New
Dimensions: 5'2" x 7'7"
Origin: Turkey
Field Color: Multicolor
Border Color: Ivory
Accent Co...
Category
2010s Turkish Tabriz Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
20th Century Vintage Kayseri Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
20th Century Vintage Kayseri Rug
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Beautiful Little Fine Silk Turkish Cesare Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice little Turkish rug with beautiful design and light colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with silk velvet on silk foundation.
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Tabriz Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
$645 Sale Price
20% Off
21st Century Oushak
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
This exquisite Ziegler rug is a true work of art skillfully handwoven by experienced artisans using traditional methods. Adorned with intricate patterns and a gentle color scheme cra...
Category
2010s Egyptian Egyptian Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$14,695
Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug, Boho Chic Meets Patriotic Flair
Located in Dallas, TX
78644 Vintage Turkish Kilim Silk Rug, 03'07 x 05'03.
Boho chic meets patriotic flair in this handwoven Turkish kilim silk rug. The bold tribal design and classic colors woven into th...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Silk on Silk Vintage Turkish Kayseri Rug Timeless Decadence
Located in Dallas, TX
78622 Vintage Turkish Kayseri Rug, 04'10 x 05'02.
Emulating timeless style with incredible detail and texture, this silk on silk vintage Turkish Kayseri rug is a captivating vision ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Baroque Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Antique Turkish Rug 4'5'' x 4'6''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Turkish Rug 4'5'' x 4'6''. The carpets, scatters, runners, long rugs and bags of the towns, villages and tribes of Anatolia, including: Oushak, Ghiordes, Kula, Ladik, Hereke,...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Impressive, fine Hereke bridge/carpet/tapestry, 20th century.
Located in Berlin, DE
Impressive, fine Hereke bridge/carpet/tapestry, 20th century.
Colorful and very detailed Hereke carpet. Finely woven with symmetrically arranged accents. An absolutely gorgeous carp...
Category
20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk, Cork
$2,162 Sale Price
20% Off
New Contemporary Abstract Gray High-Low Carpet with Expressionist Style
Located in Dallas, TX
61111 New Contemporary Abstract High-Low Rug, 09'10 x 12'09. Woven with quiet intensity and modern rhythm, this hand-knotted wool and silk rug from Turkey evokes a contemporary abstr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Aesthetic Movement Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
20th Century Vintage Silk Kayseri Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
20th Century Vintage Silk Kayseri Rug
This elegant silk Kayseri rug was woven in the mid-20th century in Kayseri, one of Anatolia’s renowned centers of rug weaving. Measuring 102 x ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Decorative Hand Knotted Silk Signed by artist 6’3” x 10’6”
Located in New York, NY
Decorative Hand Knotted Silk Signed by artist 6’3” x 10’6”. This signed silk carpet shows a Jazz Age mythological scene of antique warriors, active nude figures and horses, all under...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Antique Turkish Silk Rug 4'5'' x 6'3''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Turkish Silk Rug 4'5'' x 6'3''. The carpets, scatters, runners, long rugs and bags of the towns, villages and tribes of Anatolia, including: Oushak, Ghiordes, Kula, Ladik, He...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
20th Century Sivas Silk Rug, Vintage Turkish Rug, Silk Rug, Antique Turkish Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
20th Century Sivas Silk Rug
Art Woven with the Elegance of Time This vintage silk Sivas carpet is a work of art woven with rich and deep colors from the early 20th century. The cent...
Category
20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
light, fine Hereke bridge/carpet/tapestry 20th century
Located in Berlin, DE
light, fine Hereke bridge/carpet/tapestry 20th century
very detailed Hereke carpet in various pastel colors. Finely woven with symmetrically ar...
Category
20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk, Cork
$2,082 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Turkish Silk Rug 3'6'' x 5'1''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Turkish Silk Rug 3'6'' x 5'1''. The carpets, scatters, runners, long rugs and bags of the towns, villages and tribes of Anatolia, including: Oushak, Ghiordes, Kula, Ladik, He...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Vintage Art Deco Blue and Coral Abstract Wool Rug 6'10''x10'2''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This hand-knotted rug is a masterpiece of timeless artistry, featuring an elegant fusion of blues, and muted coral tones. The intricate floral and cloud-like motifs create a strikin...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Art Deco Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Silk Rug with Romantic French Art Deco Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52585, distressed vintage Turkish Sivas silk rug with Romantic French Art Deco style. The Deco style shapes, modern linear elements, and romantic French vibes is what sets this hand knotted silk distressed Turkish Sivas accent rug...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Deco Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Fine Persian Silk Qum Runner 2'2'' x 9'3''
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
$5,440 Sale Price
79% Off
Antique 19th Century Silk Turkish Kayseri Rug
Located in Doha, QA
This is a beautiful antique Kayseri Rug with Italian Lions, Cyprus trees and monasteries . Really unique piece and a great collector item. The colours are ...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics rug in Gray with Geometric Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and silk, this 9x12 rug is a new release from the Modern Classics Collection by Rug & Kilim. Its design features geometric floral patterns with bold industrial t...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Modern Design Rug 6'4" x 9'7"
Located in New York, NY
Modern Design Rug 6'4" x 9'7".
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Modern Design Rug 5'1" x 7'7''
Located in New York, NY
Modern Design Rug 5'1" x 7'7''.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Modern Rug 5'1" x 7'7"
Located in New York, NY
Modern Rug 5'1" x 7'7".
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Fine Persian Silk Rug 3'3'' x 4'10''
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
$4,400 Sale Price
70% Off
Vintage Turkish Herekeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Herekeh carpet from the mid-20th century with silk highlights.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk, Wool
$7,500 Sale Price
20% Off
Extremely Fine Turkish Silk Herekeh Rug 2'7'' x 4'0"
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine Turkish Silk Herekeh Rug 2'7'' x 4'0".
Category
1970s Turkish Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
$7,840 Sale Price
72% Off
20th Century Silk Hereke Rug - Antique Turkish Rug, Silk Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This 20th century antique Turkish Anatolian silk Hereke rug is both rich in history and an exquisite work of art. Fine workmanship is evident in every detail of this hand-woven carpe...
Category
20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Vintage Hereke Beige Cream Oval Rug with Boteh Medallion Design by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Turkey between 1930-1950, this vintage Hereke oval rug is hand knotted with a high-quality silk featuring a rare Medallion style field design complementing its shape and spaciousness. Encompassed by a fringe-based guard border transitioning into series of finely stylized lotus floral rings, the cream field background elevates the central medallion in a dimensional fashion, strongly resembling a series of green and pink Boteh patterns one symbolizing flame and the universe in select Turkish and Persian rugs, though it is reminiscent of neoclassical Aubusson...
Category
1930s Turkish Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Silk Sivas Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Turkish Silk Sivas Rug
Size: 8'6" × 11'5" (259 × 347 cm)
This exquisite Turkish silk rug, dating from the early 1900s, originates from the region of Sivas, renowned for its r...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Metal Field 'Souf' Turkish Hereke Silk & Metal Rug, XXI Century
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is a silk and metal threaded Turkish Hereke rug woven in Turkey during the beginning of the 21st century circa 2000-2010 and measures 150 x 95 cm in size.
The soft beige field...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Other Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Metal
Fine Persian Tabriz
Located in New York, NY
A Tabriz rug/carpet is a type in the general category of Persian carpets from the city of Tabriz, the capital city of East Azarbaijan Province in north west of Iran totally populated...
Category
1970s Persian Tabriz Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
$14,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Extremely Fine Turkish Silk Hereke. Oval Rug 4'10'' x 7'11''
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine Turkish Silk Hereke. Oval Rug 4'10'' x 7'11''.
Category
1970s Turkish Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
$3,520 Sale Price
45% Off
Turkish Silk & Metal Hereke Rug, 1950-1970
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is a silk and metal threaded Hereke rug woven in Turkey circa 1950-1970 and measures 147 x 87 cm in size. It has an allover floral design with two columns of blossoming rose mot...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Other Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Cashmere Rug 3'3'' x 5'1''
Located in New York, NY
This medium weave northern Indian scatter shows an ecru field and barbed round medallions in the Farahan manner, with the addition of animal combats involving lions, tigers, dragons ...
Category
1970s Turkish Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$1,120 Sale Price
25% Off
17th Century Ottoman Textile
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
17th Century Antique Ottoman Textile
A masterpiece of Ottoman artistry, this rare 17th century embroidered panel embodies the aesthetic ideals of a golden imperial age. Lavishly ador...
Category
17th Century Turkish Antique Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Silk
$14,000
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...
Category
20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Extremely Fine Persian Silk Qum Rug 6'4'' x 9'9''
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
1970s Persian Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Turkish Hereke Shiny Silk Extra Fine Rug, XXI Century
Located in Ferrara, IT
The black field with multicolored palmettes, rosettes and leafy vine around open medallion of similar design. Ivory spandrels similar. In light beige border of polychrome palmettes, rosettes, floral vine and floral sprays between rosette meander and plain stripes. This rug has full pile. Very good color combination wit unusual black field, all very well blended. Selvages and ends original. This rug has full pile of shiny silk...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Other Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Extremly Fine Persian Tabriz Benam Rug, Hand Knotted, circa 1970s 3'4" x 5'2"
Located in New York, NY
Extremly fine Persian Tabriz Benam rug, hand knotted, circa 1970s
Design: Benam
A Tabriz rug/carpet is a type in the general category of Persian carpets from the city of Tabriz...
Category
1970s Persian Tabriz Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$4,895 Sale Price
44% Off
Exquisite Turkish Handmade Silk Rug 1920s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage Turkish handmade silk rug from the 1920s is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and artistry. It is a luxurious and meticulously woven piece that reflects the rich cultu...
Category
1920s Vintage 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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