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Folk Art Turkish Rugs

FOLK ART STYLE

Folk art is a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Antique, new and vintage folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, duck decoys, portraiture and paintings, carnival art and quilts.

Quilts are a quintessential part of American folk art but their roots are international, with quilting dating back to Ancient Egypt. The practice spread to Europe and was especially prominent in the Middle Ages, with one of the oldest surviving examples being the Tristan quilt made in Sicily in the 14th century. They were made as bedcovers and clothing, including as a layer for knights to wear beneath their armor. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.

Elsewhere, the vast range of work associated with Mexican folk art includes masks made by Mexican craftspeople for traditional celebrations and ceremonial dances. Mexican masks are part of the country’s folk-art traditions that go back thousands of years and play a role in festivals and theater.

Works in the folk art tradition are valuable because of the skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story.

During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.

Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of antique, new and vintage folk art on 1stDibs.

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Style: Folk Art
Zabihi Collection Pictorial Lion Sheep Vintage Turkish Rug dated 1980
Located in New York, NY
A late 20th century Turkish rug depicting 2 lions outlined in yellow and a pink sheep outlined in light blue on a brown field. they all seem pretty happy, right? dated 1980 Measures...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Goat Sheep Runner
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind mid 20th century decorative caliber vintage Turkish rug with what looks to be 4 lonely sheep or goats on a camel field? tough to say 3'5'' x 6'7''
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Llama Goat Mini Turkish Anatolian Rug
Located in New York, NY
A cute one of a kind Mid-20th Century Hand-knotted Turkish Anatolian Pictorial small square rug depicting a llama goat on a red field Measures: 2'8'' x 2'10''
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Multi-Colored Patch-Work Designed Wool Rug 4'1''x7'2''
Located in Torrance, CA
This vibrant hand-woven wool rug is a celebration of color, culture, and craftsmanship. This one-of-a-kind patchwork piece is composed of repurposed vintage fragments, each featuring...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Pictorial Human Horse Vintage South Persian Runner
Located in New York, NY
Rare Persian runner depicting three men and women in between a mustached gentleman sitting on his horse. 3'1'' x 10'3''
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Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pictorial Animal Human Turkish Rug, Mid 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Eclectic Vintage Turkish Pictorial rug from the middle part of the 20th century. 2'2'' x 3'6''
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20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Block Printed Lumbar Pillow Cover from Western Anatolia, Turkey, 1st Half 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made from a plain cotton fabric to accommodate insert materials. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry Cleaning is recommended Anatol...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs

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Cotton

Zabihi Collection Lion Motif Northwest Persian Long Runner
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century Northwest Persian Conversational Animal Pictorial Runner. Details rug no. j2802 size 2' 7" x 12' 5" (79 x 378 cm)
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Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Angora Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
An angora Oushak early 20th century rug Details rug no. 9758 size 5' 4" x 7' 1" (163 x 216 cm)
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Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Angora

Zabihi Collection Antique Angora Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
A Late 19th Century Angora wool Turkish Oushak rug Details rug no. j3645 size 3' 8" x 5' 8" (112 x 173 cm) rug type Angora,Oushak
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Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Angora

Zabihi Collection Pictorial Animal Motif Vintage Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Turkish Anatolian accent intermediate size rug depicting a pair of large lions in between an infamous Turkish commander. His name is inscribed on the rug. The inscriptions ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Chicken Rooster Vintage Turkish Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
mid 20th century turkish rug depicting a chicken and rooster on a brown field Measures: 2'10" x 2'10''.
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Foam, Wool

Rare antique Avunya rug, Anatolia, Bergama region
Located in Vienna, AT
This wonderful niche carpet comes from Avunya, northwest Anatolia in the province of Bergama. It has the typical attributes of these rare carpets. The harmonious balance of the desig...
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1870s Turkish Antique Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Figural 20th Century Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century anatolian mat with a peculiar facial motif on a lavender field. Measures: 1'7" x 2'7”.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Lion Turkish 20th Century VIntage Rug
Located in New York, NY
MId 20th Century Turkish Rug with a lion motif Details rug no. 31818 size 1' 10" x 3' 4" (56 x 102 cm)
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

19x33 inches One of a Kind, 1 of a Pair of Vintage Pictorial Rug, Wall Hanging
Located in Spring Valley, NY
One of a kind and One of a pair of pictorial Turkish wall rugs dating back to mid 20th century. This charming little work of art is depicting a beautiful natural scenery; a waterfa...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Llama Goat Mini Turkish Anatolian Rug
Located in New York, NY
A cute one of a kind Mid-20th Century Hand-knotted Turkish Anatolian Pictorial rug depicting a llama goats on a red field Measures: 2'2'' x 3'.
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Anatolian pictorial rug from the mid-20th century. A self-taught artist has depicted six buildings and one smokestack in a co...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Floor Size Turkish Animal Motif Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Floor Size Pillow made from an early 20th century Turkish animal motif pictorial rug Measures: 17" x 31".
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1920s Asian Vintage Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Foam, Wool

Zabihi Collection Lion Turkish Runner
Located in New York, NY
Surreal Vintage Turkish Lion Pictorial Runner 3'9'' x 9'5''
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pictorial Vintage Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Turkish anatolian with 2 pigeons. Measures : 1'8'' x 2'2''.
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20th Century Persian Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Camel Donkey Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century colorful worn Turkish rug depicting camel and donkeys on an ivory ground. Size: 2'5'' x 3'11''.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Rooster Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turkishmat size rug depicting a rooster on an ivory field. Dated 1976 Measures: 1'10" x 2'.
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1970s Vintage Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Foam, Cotton

Camel Donkey Anatolian Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th century Turkish Anatolian rug with a pictorial donkey design Size: 2'9'' x 4'9''.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bubble Gum Pink Vintage Turkish Pictorial Runner
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Turkish Anatolian Runner featuring humans and animals on a bubble gum pink field. Measures: 2'10'' x 11'
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Rooster Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turkish mat size rug depicting a rooster on an ivory field. Measures: 1'6" x 1'11''.
Category

1970s Vintage Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Foam, Cotton

Fun Pictorial Lion Sheep Vintage Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
A late 20th century Turkish rug depicting 2 lions outlined in yellow and a pink sheep outlined in light blue on a brown field. they all seem pretty happy, right? dated 1980 Measures...
Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Lady Deer Colorful Pictorial Vintage Karabagh Rug
Located in New York, NY
Lovely mid-20th century Russian Karabagh rug with 4 ladies and deer’s surrounded by a floral border. Love the neon green field, you see some of the green in the border too Size: 4...
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1950s Russian Vintage Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Running Deers Pictorial Vintage Karabagh Rug
Located in New York, NY
Lovely mid-20th century Russian Karabagh rug with 4 running deers on a scenic background and brown floral border. Measures: 4'9" x 8'9".
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1950s Russian Vintage Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Anatolian rug from the mid-20th century. Measures: 2' 2" x 3' 1"
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Handmade Turkish Flatweave Patchwork Rug In White
Located in New York, NY
A modern Turkish Kilim from the 21st century. The rug consists of a vintage hemp Kilim as the white background and raised patches to form the design. No borders, but a finely abrashe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Hemp

Vintage Turkish Tulu Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Tulu Turkish rug from the mid-20th century. A wide plain saturated marsala colored border with a beige open field. No ditzy ornamentation. Totally graphic with a very long ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Kurdish Rug Gold Red Striped Geometric Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool originating from Turkey circa 1900-1910, this antique rug connotes a traditional Kurdish rug design with a coarse, lush knotting in the richer hues cordoned off ...
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19th Century Turkish Antique Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Deer Vintage Turkish Mini Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century turkish rug depicting 2 deers on a brown field Measures: 2'1" x 2'9''.
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Modern Turkish Pictorial Tantra Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A modern Turkish tantric carpet from the 21st century with a pictorial design of a flayed man over a black field. Original versions were employed by Vajray...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Anatolian Karapinar Brown and Orange Vintage Wool Rug 6'6''x13'
Located in Torrance, CA
This striking vintage hand-knotted wool rug features a bold, geometric tribal aesthetic rooted in early-20th-century village weaving traditions. The rug’s strong architectural compos...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

European Folk Stamverband Goat Hair Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
European folk stamverband goat hair rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 4'10" × 6'2" (147 × 187 cm) Inspired by the works of tribal weavers, this contemporary carpet was hand woven with u...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs

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Goat Hair

Vintage Anatolian Panel Kilim Rug in Muted Tribal Stripes – 9′ × 11′5″
Located in Torrance, CA
This vintage Anatolian kilim rug is a captivating example of traditional flatweave artistry, hand-stitched from repurposed tribal kilim panels into a single large-format textile. Mea...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Brown Geometric Tribal Motif Yörük Rug 8'10''x11'6''
Located in Torrance, CA
This captivating vintage Yörük rug, embodies the bold, expressive artistry of the Yörük tribes. Hand-knotted using locally sourced wool, this piece showcases the distinctive geometri...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Ivory Orange Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Rug in ivory and orange Details rug no. j3814 size 3' x 5' 1" (91 x 155 cm)
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Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Camel Donkey Turkish Kula Pictorial Scatter Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
Scatter size Turkish Kula Rug dated 1939 with a camel and donkey on an ivory field. The quality on this piece is superb Details rug no. r5403 size 3' 2" x 4' 8" (97 x 142 cm
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20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Pictorial Turkish Animal Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
Square size pictorial Turkish sivas carpet from the early 20th century. 8'1'' x 8'3''
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Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand Block Printed Anatolian Quilt, Early 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
Hand block printing is one of the land marks of Western Anatolian material culture. These quilts have been used either as prayer mats of wall hangings.
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Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Zabihi Collection Pictorial Turkish Deer Pictorial Animal Dowry Rug
Located in New York, NY
early 20th Century Turkish anatolian animal deer rug given as a dowry rug Details rug no. j3603 size 4' 3" x 6' (130 x 183 cm)  
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20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Lion Turkish 20th Century Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century authentic Turkish rug depicting a lion on a striated purple ground. Measures: 1'10" x 3'2”.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Magnificent antique rug, central Anatolia Konya region Turkey 1870
Located in Vienna, AT
This is a magnificent carpet from Konya, Central Anatolia. It has all the characteristics of this carpet region from which the most beautiful and best pieces in Anatolia come. Konya ...
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1870s Turkish Antique Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Pictorial Sheep Ram Animal Mini Rug
Located in New York, NY
mid 20th Century Turkish Pictorial Rug with 2 sheep rams on a red field Details rug no. 31797 size 1' 8" x 2' 9" (51 x 84 cm)
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

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 Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Zabihi Collection Turkish Pictorial Goat Shephard Rug
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind Turkish animal motif Konya rug from the middle of the 20th century Measures: 4'11'' x 7'9''
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Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Blue Turkish Goat Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind Turkish goat motif Konya rug from the middle of the 20th century Measures: 4' x 5'10''
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Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pictorial Vintage Turkish Pigeon Rug
Located in New York, NY
mid-20th century Turkish Anatolian with 2 pigeons. 1'10'' x 2'4''
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20th Century Persian Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Camel Donkey Turkish Pictorial Scatter Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid 20th century hand-knotted Turkish Rug with 3 brown camels hooked on a small black horse and a human figure Details rug no. 31332 size 2' 5" x 3' 6" (74 x 107 cm)
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

3x3.8 Ft Handmade 1970s Turkish Kilim Rug with Colorful Poms, Great for KidsRoom
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This lively handwoven rug was produced by Kurdish villagers in Central Turkey for daily use in third quarter of the 20th century. These splendid vintage weavings were used in various ways such as wall-hangings, bedding covers...
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1970s Turkish Vintage Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Block Printed Lumbar Pillow Cover from Western Anatolia, Turkey, 1st Half 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made from a plain cotton fabric to accommodate insert materials. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry Cleaning is recommended Anatolian Rustic block printed textiles...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs

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Cotton

Antique Turkish Ghiordes Small Rug With Shades of Grey-Blue, Purple, and Beige
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Ghiordes carpet from the first quarter of the 20th century in shades of light blue, purple, red, and yellow sitting atop a nude-beige field and a grey-blue border.
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Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Green Turkish Deco Deer Rug
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind hand-knotted Turkish Anatolian rug with 2 deers and 2 other animals on a green ground Measures: 1'9” x 2'3”.
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20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Colorful Lion Pictorial Turkish Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century pictorial double lion pictorial rug. Measures: 4' x 7'7''.
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Camel Donkey Anatolian Pictorial Scatter Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th century Turkish Anatolian rug with a pictorial design depicting a donkey and camel. Size: 3'2'' x 3'11''.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Folk Art turkish rugs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique folk art turkish rugs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage turkish rugs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets, folk art, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art turkish rugs made in a specific country, there are Asia, West Asia, and Caucasus pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original turkish rugs, popular names associated with this style include and LAGU. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for turkish rugs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $249 and tops out at $25,000 while the average work can sell for $1,900.

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