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Technique: Hand-Woven
Contemporary Handmade Turkish Flatweave Kilim Accent Rug in Black and Blue
Located in New York, NY
A modern Turkish flatweave Kilim accent rug handmade during the 21st century with a modern design in black and blue. Measures: 6' 5" x 8' 8".
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Shabby Vintage Turkish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
A quirky one of a kind room size shabby chic Turkish Kilim flat-weave. 7'10'' x 11'2
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Late 20th Century Turkish Organic Modern Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Beautiful New Anatolian Design Handwoven Kilim Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice new Kilim with beautiful geometrical design of Turkish Kilims and nice colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation. Measures: 170 x 240 cm.
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2010s Indian Kazak Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Colorful Geometric Patchwork Rug. Handmade Wool Carpet. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Assorted pieces of 1960s hand knotted Turkish carpets were washed, sheared, re-dyed in various colors, cut into geometric shapes then stitched together by hand to create this beautif...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Bobyrug’s Wonderful Large Antique Transylvanian Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite large Kilim featuring a captivating geometrical design in vibrant colors such as yellow, orange, green, and dark purple. Meticulously handwoven with wool on a cotton founda...
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Early 20th Century Romanian Kilim Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Primitive Turkish Contemporary Box Square Pattern Rug
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind Turkish contemporary wool rug with a colorful all-over box square pattern on a black ground. Make a splash Measures: 5'8” x 7'6”.   
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Rug Collection Antique Turkish Melas Rug
Located in New York, NY
A colorful 20th century Turkish Melas scatter size rug. Measures: 3' x 4'7''.
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20th Century Turkish Bohemian Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Turkish Flatweave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary Turkish flatweave Kilim room size carpet handmade during the 21st century. Measures: 8' 10" x 12' 2"
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Abstract Turkish Anatolian 20th Century Rug
Located in New York, NY
An abstract midcentury Turkish Anatolian rug with a brick red field with accents in orange and brown. Size: 3'8” x 6'6” Turkish carpets and rugs, whether hand knotted or flat-w...
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1940s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Sirt Vintage Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century one of a kind Turkish Sirt rug woven with mohair wool. These pieces are inspired by traditional tribal weaving's but they are used mostly for decorative purposes a...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Mohair, Wool

Earth-Tone Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug, Wabi-Sabi Embraces Sustainable Design
Located in Dallas, TX
60633 Brown Vintage Striped Turkish Kilim Rug, 10'09 x 14'03. In the crafting of this vintage Turkish kilim rug, the spirit of Wabi-Sabi seamlessly entwines with sustainable design, ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Apple Green Turkish Konya Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A mid 20th cenutry Turkish Konya rug featuring a bright apple green color. The medallion is a mustard, the ground is red and a gray border 4'4'' x 7'2''
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20th Century Turkish Hollywood Regency Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Turkish Striped Kilim Area Rug, Wabi-Sabi Meets Nomadic Charm
Located in Dallas, TX
52216 Modern Turkish Striped Kilim Rug. 08'00 x 12'03. Immerse yourself in the nomadic charm of our handwoven wool Turkish Kilim rug, a vibrant testament to classic style and intri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Kilim Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Soft Blanket Rug with Stripes. Natural Goat Hair Pile, Cotton Foundation.
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Handwoven in eastern Turkey, this small rug has a cotton foundation and a woven soft goat hair pile using all natural, undyed colors of black brown and ivory. In excellent condition,...
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2010s Turkish Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Goat Hair

Green and Blue Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug in Floral Pattern 4' x 5'5"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
This Turkish oushak rug is a stunning piece of art that has been handwoven using traditional techniques by skilled artisans. The rug features intricate patterns and a soft color pale...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s Beautiful Transylvanian mid century Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the timeless beauty of this mid-20th-century Kilim rug, meticulously handwoven in wool on cotton. Adorned with stylized floral patterns and delightful colors, the light purp...
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Mid-20th Century Romanian Aubusson Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

6.7x9.7 Ft Vintage Handmade Floral Turkish Rug in Orange, Home Decor Wool Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish area rug over-dyed in orange color. The rug is finely hand-knotted, has low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is in very good condition, professionally washed, stu...
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1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Stunning Traditional Sultanabad Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
Introducing our stunning handmade Sultanabad rug, crafted in Turkey with the utmost care and attention to detail. With a light grey brown background and a distinct border, this rug i...
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20th Century Afghan Tribal Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Dazzling Eclectic Turkish Anatolian Mat Size Rug, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind vintage Turkish mat from the 20th century. All you got to do is Look at the colors ! Fun Rug Measures: 1'5'' x 2'2''.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Futurist Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Funky Turkish Runner, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A fun Turkish Anatolian runner with a flashy array of electric colors on a striated charcoal brown and gray color ground. Bright red, orange, purple and neon green accents featured, ...
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20th Century Turkish Futurist Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handwoven Antique Kilim Rug in Beige-Brown Red Medallion Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in a wool flat-weave originating from Turkey circa 1910-1920, this antique Kilim rug enjoys an early 20th century Kurdish Kilim design, a wide runner in size with both trad...
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1950s Turkish Kilim Vintage Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

5.2x7.8 ft Vintage Turkish Banded Wool Kilim "FlatWeave" in Beige, Brown & Black
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This beautiful and simple flat-woven rug is made of wool in various shades of brown, beige and black. It is woven by villagers in Central Anatolia circa mid-20th century for domestic...
Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

6.3x9.8 ft Vintage Minimalist Distressed Hand-Knotted Turkish Area Rug in Gray
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage hand-knotted Turkish area rug with a minimalist design over-dyed in gray. The rug features distressed low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is in very good condition, deep...
Category

1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Vintage Turkish Green Rose Wool Hand Knotted Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
5'2 x 8'2 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug . Even today, Oushak rugs are still the first choice of professional interior designers. Sometimes this is because when grading Oushak carpets, c...
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20th Century Turkish Oushak Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

4.6x12.7 Ft Handmade Vintage Turkish Floral Rug in Orange for Hallway Decor
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage floral Turkish runner rug re-dyed in orange color. Great for contemporary interiors. Finely hand knotted, low wool pile on cotton foundation. Professionally washed. Sturdy ...
Category

1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Patchwork Modern Geometric Beige Brown Wool Colorful Kilim Runner
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand woven in wool and originating from Turkey, this flat-woven geometric Kilim runner from Rug & Kilim’s patchwork collection marries inspirati...
Category

2010s Turkish Kilim Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Blue Checkered Flatweave Turkish Wool Rug 2'11" X 12'5"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Discover the timeless elegance of our handmade Turkish flatweave Kilim rug, meticulously crafted by skilled artisans using traditional techniques passed down through generations. Thi...
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2010s Turkish Modern Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Flatweave Handmade Wool Rug 10'2" x 14'4"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
This exquisite Turkish flatweave kilim rug is a stunning masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship. Each rug is meticulously handwoven by skilled artisans using age-old techniques tha...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

7x9 Ft Aubusson Inspired Vintage Turkish Handmade Wool Rug in Faded Rose, Gray
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Vintage hand-knotted Turkish rug with low wool pile on cotton foundation with a French-Aubusson inspired design of floral bouquets and wreaths in faded rose...
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Aubusson Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

6x7.4 Ft Soft Mohair Wool Kilim Rug, Decorative Blanket, Bed Cover, Sofa Throw
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A handwoven flat-weave rug from Eastern Turkey. It is made of soft Undyed Natural Mohair wool and loosely woven compared to traditional Kilims therefore it is very soft and floppy. M...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Kilim Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Mohair, Wool

1960s Beige & Pink Vintage Turkish Runner 2'10" x 12'7"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing a one-of-a-kind vintage Turkish hand-knotted wool rug, carefully crafted by skilled artisans using traditional techniques passed down through generations. This exquisite ...
Category

1960s Turkish Tribal Vintage Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

5.3x10.8 Ft Vintage Handmade Rug Re-Dyed in Fuchsia pink, Woolen Turkish Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish rug re-dyed in fuchsia pink color for contemporary interiors. Measures: 5.3 x 10.8 ft. Finely hand knotted, low wool pile on cotton foundation. Deep washed. Sturd...
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 8'x 9'8"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
This Turkish oushak rug is a stunning piece of art that has been handwoven using traditional techniques by skilled artisans. The rug features intricate patterns and a soft color pale...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

5.7x10 Ft Vintage Hand-Knotted Floral Turkish Oushak Area Rug in Soft Colors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Vintage Turkish area rug hand-knotted in the 1960s with Finely hand-knotted with low wool pile on cotton foundation. The rug has an intricate floral design with a medallion at the ce...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

5.3x10 Ft Colorful Nomadic Vintage Hand-Woven Anatolian Kilim Rug, 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage handwoven Kilim rug from Central Anatolia. 100% Wool. Good condition. Washed professionally. This rug is very sturdy and can be used on a high traffic area. Reversible. Me...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Goat Hair, Wool

Rug & Kilim's Modern Kilim Wool Blue Purple and Gray Chevron Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
This modern Kilim represents a selection of distinct new patterns joining Rug & Kilim’s New and Modern collection, uniquely handwoven from the yarns of Classic textiles and Kilims le...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

3.8x7.3 Ft Vintage Handknotted Turkish Rug with Medallion Design in Burnt Orange
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish area rug re-dyed in burnt orange color for contemporary interiors. Finely hand knotted, low wool pile on cotton foundation. Professionally washed. Sturdy and can...
Category

1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

1960s Pink Multicolor Vintage Turkish Runner 4'3" x 11'3"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing a one-of-a-kind vintage Turkish hand-knotted wool rug, carefully crafted by skilled artisans using traditional techniques passed down through generations. This exquisite ...
Category

1960s Turkish Tribal Vintage Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Magnificant Turkish Oushak Handmade Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
"Introducing the magnificent Turkish Sultanabad rug, measuring 13'3'' by 14'8''! This rug is the perfect addition to any modern home with its blend of vibrant colors and light backgr...
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20th Century Afghan Tribal Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

6.3x8.6 Ft Dazzling Handmade Vintage Kilim, Flat Weave Rug, Wool Floor Covering
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A colorful Turkish Kilim (flat-woven rug) in excellent original condition. It is finely handwoven with natural wool. Measures: 6.3 x 8.6 Ft. This gorgeous Kilim features stepped d...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

7x11.4 Ft Vintage Hand-Woven Jijim Kilim Rug. Turkish 1950s Floor Covering
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A one of a kind vintage flat-woven Turkish rug with a delicate geometric design made up of nested diamonds whose contours and mid-sections are intricately and meticulously dotted wit...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4373
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged part of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired as a whole. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is c...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vintage Turkish Rug in Green with Geometric Medallion, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 6x10 vintage Turkish rug in green, circa 1960-1970, is a unique addition to the Vintage Collection from Rug & Kilim—a curation of rare vintage rugs...
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1960s Turkish Vintage Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

5.5x8.7 ft Handmade Turkish Patchwork Kilim Rug, Flat Weave Floor Covering
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This floor covering is made of pieces of assorted vintage handmade Anatolian kilims. Washed professionally. Made of wool and cotton. There is a durable cotton twill sewn on the back ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Kilim Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

1960s Beige Multicolor Vintage Turkish Runner 3'2" x 7'10"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing a one-of-a-kind vintage Turkish hand-knotted wool rug, carefully crafted by skilled artisans using traditional techniques passed down through generations. This exquisite ...
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1960s Turkish Tribal Vintage Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Attitude Rug
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind vintage Turkish rug with intense bright colors. Part of our one of a kind attitude collection.
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20th Century Turkish Bohemian Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

7x10 Ft Fine Hand Knotted Vintage Anatolian Area Rug. Traditional Wool Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand knotted vintage rug from Turkey in a soft, faded color palette of navy blue, peach, beige, taupe, aqua and mint green. Measures: 7 x 10 Ft. Low wool pile on cotton fou...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 9'8"x 10'5"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
This Turkish oushak rug is a stunning piece of art that has been handwoven using traditional techniques by skilled artisans. The rug features intricate patterns and a soft color pale...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Magnificent Handmade Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
"Introducing our magnificent Turkish Oushak rug, measuring 10'0'' by 13'3''! This stunning piece boasts a light grey background, perfectly complemented by a blended border that adds ...
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20th Century Afghan Tribal Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Brown Handwoven Wool Floral Turkish Oushak Rug 7'11" x 10'2"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
This modern Turkish oushak rug is a stunning piece of art that has been handwoven using traditional techniques by skilled artisans. The rug features intricate patterns and a soft col...
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2010s Turkish Modern Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Oushak Rug Beige & Brown Handwoven Wool Rug 2'10" x 5'5"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug Beige & Brown Handwoven Wool Rug 2'10" x 5'5" Elevate your home with this exquisite Turkish Oushak rug, meticulously handwoven by skilled artisans using tradition...
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2010s Turkish Modern Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Stunning Turkish Sultanabad Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
"Introducing our stunning Turkish Sultanabad rug, measuring 8'1'' by 10'7''. This exquisite piece boasts a light background that beautifully complements the vibrant colors of yellow ...
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20th Century Afghan Tribal Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

6.5x9.7 Ft Distressed Handmade Rug. Modern Gray Carpet. Turkish Floor Covering
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish area rug re-dyed in gray color for contemporary interiors. Measures: 6.5 x 9.7 Ft. Finely hand knotted, low wool pile on cotton foundation. Professionally washed. ...
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1950s Turkish Modern Vintage Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

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Cotton, Wool

Antique Turkish Karapinar Runner
Located in New York, NY
Stunning early 20th century Turkish Karapinar runner with rich colors. Antique Turkish Karapinar rugs are very rare and are among the more intriguing examples, boasting a very distinct set of design preferences that makes them reminiscent of Caucasian rugs and carpets. In the Turkish language, the term “Karapinar” means “black spring.” While this might suggest a style that is characterized by dark colors and themes, antique Karapinar rugs and carpets are generally characterized by bright and bold colors. They were woven in southern Anatolia, an area in Turkey with a rich and vibrant history in the arts – especially the weaving arts...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Kazak Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Striped Kilim Rug with Modern Cabin Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53133, vintage Turkish Striped Kilim rug with modern Cabin style. With its warm hues and rugged beauty, this hand-woven wool striped kilim rug manages to m...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Turkish Kilim Runner Rug with Green, Red and Brown Stripes
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern Turkish runner rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool and colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Kilim flat-weave de...
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20th Century Turkish Kilim Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Accent Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish flat-weave Kilim accent carpet handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 6' 10" x 9' 7" Flat-weave rugs & carpets: Knotted pile rugs are just one small part of a vast universe of textile techniques suitable for heavy use. If you can imagine it, some weaver has tried it out. Pieces can be roughly divided into those reversible from the start and those never, or at least not initially, reversible. Thus, kilims are considered reversible, while everything else is not. Kilims are tapestry woven rugs with both sides the same, in either slit technique where colors change, or with various methods of avoiding slits. Slit tapestry weave goes back to ancient times and Coptic Egyptian weavers used it for ornaments on garments and larger wall hangings. Slits can be avoided by dovetailing of colors (warp sharing) or by interlocking the wefts. The Navajo weavers of the Southwest practice the first while the Fine shawl weavers of Kashmir and Kerman employed the second. Interlocking produces a one-faced fabric, with smooth and rough, ridged faces. The typical Turkish, Caucasian, or Persian rustic Kilim shows slits, but never long ones. Aubusson French carpets are also slit tapestries and the long color transitions are sewn up as part of the regular maintenance. Some kilims are very Fine. The best antique urban Sehna (Senna) kilims on wool, cotton or silk warps approximate the comparable rugs in refinement and are the most desirable of all Persian kilims. Although the various flatweave techniques are usually expressed in geometric, simple, often repeating, patterns, Sehna kilims demonstrate that even the most intricate designs can be effectively rendered in flat-stich. The term ‘Kilim’ has been extended to cover any pileless, weft-faced heavy textile. Thus, the sectioned and joined northeastern Persian horizontally striped wool rugs are called ‘kilims’. So are the plain-weave end finishes of pile rugs. All these are weft-faced, weft patterned flatweaves. These sectioned pieces are woven not on a frame loom, but one steadied by the weaver at one end and with the warps fastened down at the other. Only relatively recent have these tribal pieces become available. They are used as floorcoverings, hangings, room dividers, furniture covers. They are mostly bitonal in shades of natural dark brown and beige. Some more recent pieces show weaver innovations with ikat and moire effects. Work proceeds quickly and a skilled weaver can complete a thirty foot strip in almost no time. Wefts, the elements added as weaving progresses, play an essential part in what is a flatweave. The best-known example of an extra-weft, wrapping technique is on Caucasian and tribal Persian Soumaks, where a pattern weft wraps around the fixed warp, changing as weaving progresses. Soumaks can be large carpets, Kuba in the Caucasus, small bag faces (Caucasian and Persian Shah Savan saddle bags), or cover scatter rugs (Persian Afshars). The Soumak technique is fast, and a weaver can work much more quickly than tying knots. The left-over wefts are cut off on the back, so the front and back are initially different. As a Soumak on the floor gets used, these weft yarns wear away and the two sides converge although the exact texture remains distinct. There are other ways of pattern by weft. Often on smaller tribal pieces, the pattern weft(s) is (are) part of the weft structure, moving in an out, and holding the whole thing together. These wefts can be complementary or added (supplementary), continuous across the flatweave or cut off as they travel unneeded across the verso. Supplementary weft flatweaves are often very compact and substantial. The nomadic Turkmen and Balouch tribes employ both supplementary and complementary weft techniques on their pieces. Supplementary wefts are often raised on the recto (front) while complementary wefts are flat to the surface. Tribal Kurds employ this extra-wefting technique. The Balouch of Pakistan use complementary wefts almost exclusively on their small woven paraphernalia like salt bags. Flatweave techniques may be combined on a single piece. Afshar rugs employ plain-weave end strips, preceded by Soumak bands, with pile sections between. The large Bakhtiari saddlebags feature Soumak work, pile “islands” an areas of plain-weave. Qashqai rugs and kilims frequently displays checkerboard end strips in continuous, complementary wefting. Another distinct flatweave type is the jajim (jijim, cecim) in which a pattern is added with colored wefts as the weaving of the plain-weave ground progresses. Here the wefts are discontinuous and the pattern stands proud from the voided ground. Often made in two pieces on narrow looms and edge-sewn together, these may have geometric patterns. The term ‘jajim’ also refers to the assembled warp-faced strip and stripe covers from the Shah Savan of northwest Persia, the pattern is defined by warps alone, usually in plain stripes, but sometimes in designs of ladders, snakes, human figures and various animals. Here the color changing warps are continuous. Most are wool, a few are silk. Better to call these something else. Indian ‘Dhurries’ are all cotton kilims and ‘shatrangis’ employ wool wefts on cotton warps. Dhurries are slitless. The cotton texture is more appropriate to the humid and warm climate of the Indian subcontinent. Modern Dhurries...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

4x5.7 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Accent Rug with Neutral Colors, 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our sun-faded rugs are all one-of-a-kind, hand-knotted, 50-70 year-old vintage pieces. They each boast their own singular handmade aesthetic drawn from the centuries-old Turkish rug-...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Hand-Woven Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

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