Vintage Tulu Rug in Beige, with Brown Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, this 4x5 vintage Tulu rug is an extremely special piece that seems to enjoy a minimalist reimagining of prayer rug mihrabs and similar geometric motifs. On the Design: Tulus are some of the most sought-after high-pile and shag rugs, often mentioned in the same breath as Greek Flokati and Moroccan rugs for their own unique take on a lush, comfortable look and feel. This tribal provenance is a more modern interpretation of Islamic carpets in its take on the Mihrab pattern. Admirers of the craft may admire the chartreuse green underscores a red border and beige open field with the “arch” or “gateway” mihrab rugs...

Hand-knotted in wool, this 4x6 vintage Tulu shag rug, circa 1950-1960, is among the family of Tulus with minimalist geometric patterns, as seen ...

The Tulu rugs represent one of the earliest forms of nomadic pile weaving, typically knotted with a medium-high pile as they were meant as bedding rugs for the tent. Woven in the Kar...

This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...