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Turkish Rugs For Sale
Vintage Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 3580
Located in Tokyo, JP
This beautifully handcrafted cushion cover is made from a vintage Anatolian kilim—once part of a traditional yastik, or small decorative rug used in Turkish homes. Woven in the mid-2...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vintage Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4354
Located in Tokyo, JP
This beautifully handcrafted cushion cover is made from a vintage Anatolian kilim—once part of a traditional yastik, or small decorative rug used in Turkish homes. Woven in the mid-2...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vintage Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4447
Located in Tokyo, JP
This beautifully handcrafted cushion cover is made from a vintage Anatolian kilim—once part of a traditional yastik, or small decorative rug used in Turkish homes. Woven in the mid-2...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Mamluk Rug with Cusped Medallion Antique Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
Located in Tokyo, JP
This Mamluk Rug with Cusped Medallion embodies a contemporary revival of a classic design, meticulously handwoven in Eastern Turkey by skilled artisans of Ararat Rugs. The design fea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Mamluk Rug with Cusped Medallion Antique Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
Located in Tokyo, JP
Introducing the Mamluk Rug with Cusped Medallion, an outstanding example of contemporary craftsmanship influenced by centuries of tradition. This exquisite piece is handwoven in East...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Hand-Knotted Hereke Özipek Silk Rug Wall Carpet in Frame, 17 x 17 knots
Located in München, BY
A beautiful, fine and noble Turkish silk carpet/wall carpet from the province of Hereke. It is completely hand-knotted from the finest, softest and most shiny silk and has a very hi...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Silk, Wood

3.7x6.5 Ft Vintage Green Rug with Chinese Art Deco Design. Handknotted in Turkey
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our overdyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage Turkish rugs, carefully restored and reimagined in our workshop to suit a wide range of interior design styles — from modern and minima...
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1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
a floral Turkish mid-20th-century Anatolian Runner Details rug no. j4876 size 2'10" x 9' 10" rug type Anatolian
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20th Century Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Early 20th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Village Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century hand-knotted Turkish village rug from the Oushak region of Western Anatolia, showcasing a beautifully balanced composition of repeating geometric medallions set...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

3.7x6.7 Ft Vintage Green Rug with Chinese Art Deco Design. Handknotted in Turkey
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our overdyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage Turkish rugs, carefully restored and reimagined in our workshop to suit a wide range of interior design styles — from modern and minima...
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1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

6.3x10.3 Ft One-of-a-kind Handmade Vintage Turkish Kilim Flat-Weave , 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A unique Kilim rug from Turkey. Size: 6.3 x 10.4 ft. Very good condition, sturdy and clean. Ideal for both residential and commercial interiors. We can supply a suitable rug-pad if r...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4243
Located in Tokyo, JP
This beautifully handcrafted cushion cover is made from a vintage Anatolian kilim—once part of a traditional yastik, or small decorative rug used in Turkish homes. Woven in the mid-2...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Wool, Cotton

Vintage Old Bergama Kilim Cuval Rug Chuval Mat Anatolian Turkish Yastik Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Western Anatolian Vintage Chuval Kilim from the Bergama ( Pergamon ) region with wool threads and a rare, beautiful color composition. This highly collectible old cuval ki...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Natural Fiber

The Aegean Reverie: Modern Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Quiet Timeless Grandeur
Located in Dallas, TX
54047 Light Blue New Modern Turkish Oushak Rug, 09'10 x 13'05. This hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug is a contemporary homage to one of Anatolia’s most revered weaving traditions—rein...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Ararat Rugs Oversized Mamlouk Rug A Majestic Revival of Islamic Artistry Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
Origin and Inspiration: The Mamlouk Rug is a contemporary masterpiece that draws its inspiration from the rich textile traditions of the Mamlouk Sultanate, which reigned over Egypt a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Zabihi Collection Eclectic Turkish Deco Zeki Muren Rug
Located in New York, NY
a mid 20th Century Turkish Deco Rug in browns and peach Details rug no. j4585 size 6' 8" x 9' 5" (203 x 287 cm) Zeki Muren was a famous Turkish musician back in the middle of the 2...
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20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Square Turkish Oushak Pink Chartreuse Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-Century Antique Square Oushak rug in Pink and Chartruese Details rug no. j4602 size 6' 7" x 6' 11" (201 x 211 cm)
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Early 20th Century Turkish Adirondack Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79309 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 07'11 x 09'04. Woven in the storied weaving houses of Anatolia, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug embodies the elegance and quiet co...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Minimalist Hand-knotted Tulu Rug. 100% Natural Wool. Moroccan Berber Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Transform your space with the understated luxury of our Moroccan-style hand-knotted Tulu rug, inspired by the heritage-rich designs of the Beni Ourain tribes. This rug is a celebrati...
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2010s Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

New Konya Fine Modern Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Central Anatolian Modern 'New' Fine Kilim from the Konya region with a rare and beautiful color composition. As early as the 13th century Marco Polo noted, in his account...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Natural Fiber

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Small Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Scatter Size Rug Details rug no. 31679 size 2' 6" x 3' 6" (76 x 107 cm)
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Country Turkish Rugs

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Wool

8x10 ft Hand-knotted Moroccan style Rug Made of Un-Dyed Beige and Black Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
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2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

10x14 Ft Handmade Moroccan style Rug. All Natural Wool. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
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2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

8x10 ft Moroccan Design Berber Rug. 100% Wool. Handmade Beni Ourain Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
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2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Ararat Rugs Mamluk Wagireh Rug with Jerrehian Border Design Egypt Revival Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
The design source of the rug comes from the possession of Endre Unger, which was sold at Sotheby’s in 1992. That rug with the central star was designed in the early 16th-century rug ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vintage Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4353
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged parts of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is cut out fro...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Natural Fiber, Organic Material

8x10 Ft Modern Moroccan style Handmade Rug. 100% Wool. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
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2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4361
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged parts of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is cut out fro...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Natural Fiber, Organic Material

New Manisa Fine Handwoven Modern Kilim West Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Western Anatolian Modern 'New' Fine Kilim from the Manisa region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This kilim is woven according to traditional kilim technique...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Natural Fiber

9x12 Ft Modern Moroccan Berber design Rug. 100% Wool. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
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2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

7x10 ft Contemporary Hand-knotted Tulu Rug. 100% Wool. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
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2010s Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

5x12 Ft Vintage Wool Runner. Kitchen Rug. Entryway Rug. Corridor Rug. Stair Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
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1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4448
Located in Tokyo, JP
This beautifully handcrafted cushion cover is made from a vintage Anatolian kilim—once part of a traditional yastik, or small decorative rug used in Turkish homes. Woven in the mid-2...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

8.3x12.5 Ft Dark Green Color Handmade Large Area Rug, Modern Turkish Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
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1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

28x49 in Yellow Color Turkish Patchwork Rug. Handmade Colorful Circle Door Mat
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This listing is for a one of a kind Patchwork rug in your choice of design and color combination, handmade in our atelier located in an ancient rug making village of Central Anatolia...
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2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

6.3x9.4 Ft Contemporary Medallion Design Area Rug in Blue, Handknotted in Turkey
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
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1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

New Hereke Wool Cotton Carpet - Turkish Anatolian Red Ground Traditional Rug
Located in Tokyo, JP
This unique Wool Hereke Carpet is among the highest-quality carpets in the Hereke workshop. There is a flower lattice on a deep red background with the fineness of the weave, the use...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vintage Malatya Chuval Kilim Cuval Rug Nomadic Anatolian Natural Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a beautifully detailed old Malatya Region, Anatolian Chuval kilim, featuring a bold, three-dimensional texture and precise geometric patterns. Originally used by nomadic trib...
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1970s Turkish Kilim Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

6x9.6 Ft Vintage Turkish Area Rug redyed in Green Color for modern interiors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
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1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow KC3534
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 Turkish Rugs

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Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Antique Konya Kilim Rug Wool Old Central Anatolian Traditional Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Central Anatolian Antique Kilim from the Konya region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This highly collectible antique kilim has wonderful special colors and tex...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Natural Fiber

Oriental Hand Knotted Rug 6 x 9 2" #9007
Located in Houston, TX
Oriental Hand Knotted Rug 6' x 9'2" #9007 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets functionality. Elevate your ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Wool

8.3x11.5 Ft One-of-a-Kind Vintage Area Rug, Traditional Handmade Turkish Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand-knotted vintage Central Anatolian rug from 1960s. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition wi...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

10 x 13 Modern Handcrafted Turkish Kars Designed Wool Rug In Light Brown
Located in Norwalk, CT
Handwoven in Turkey, this contemporary Kars wool rug features rows of hexagonal and circular medallions with floral and geometric motifs in pink, gold, blue, and brown. Set against a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4305
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 Turkish Rugs

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Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vintage Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4326
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 Turkish Rugs

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Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Antique Konya Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Handwoven Turkish Carpet Natural Dyed
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Central Anatolian Old Kilim from the Konya region with a rare and beautiful color composition. As early as the 13th century Marco Polo noted, in his account of his trave...
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Late 19th Century Turkish Kilim Antique Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vintage Turkish Distressed Rug in Red with All-Over Floral Pattern - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool and originating circa 1960-1970, this 7x11 vintage rug is an exciting new piece in Rug & Kilim’s collection of mid-century Turkish rugs. On The Design: ...
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1960s Turkish Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

7x10.5 Ft One of a kind Handmade Turkish Area Rug, Red Color Vintage Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Infuse your home with the timeless beauty of this traditional vintage handmade Turkish rug, a hand-knotted masterpiece crafted from a luxurious blend of wool and cotton. Woven by ski...
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1960s Turkish Rustic Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

9x12 Ft Beni Ourain Design Rug. Hand-knotted Moroccan Design Carpet. 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
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2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

5.6x8.2 Ft One of a kind Vintage Handmade Turkish Area Rug. 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home with this traditional vintage hand knotted Turkish area rug, crafted from 100% premium wool. This exquisite piece captures the essence o...
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1960s Turkish Rustic Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Tribal Large Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A wool pile of symmetric knots on a wool foundation. This exceptionally large geometric Kars carpet features two columns of four or five connected, abrashed red squares on a red-brow...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

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Wool

2.6x10.7 Ft Vintage Corridor Rug. Hallway Runner. Kitchen Rug. Narrow Stair Rug.
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Enhance your home with the authentic charm of this vintage handknotted Turkish wool runner rug, a masterpiece of traditional Anatolian craftsmanship. Crafted from 100% high-quality...
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1960s Turkish Rustic Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Filikli Angora Rug from Central Anatolia, Turkey Mid 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Filikli ( Filik being the name of baby goat ) are probably the most basic rustic rugs from Anatolia of Turkey. These were the basic utilitarian rugs of daily life used as covers, mat...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs

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Angora

Ararat Rugs The Simonetti Mamluk Carpet 16th C. Revival Rug, Square Natural Dyed
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of carpet comes from the book How to Read - Islamic Carpets, Walter B. Denny, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York 2014 fig.61,62. The five-star-medallion carpet was d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

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Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Wool

Minimalist Hand-knotted Tulu Rug with Brown Field and Blue Border. 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Transform your space with the understated luxury of our Moroccan-style hand-knotted Tulu rug, inspired by the heritage-rich designs of the Beni Ourain tribes. This rug is a celebrati...
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2010s Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Modern Handmade Moroccan Rug in Sage Green, Blue, Brown. 100% Wool. Custom Opt.
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A Moroccan Berber design contemporary hand-knotted rug made of organic wool in a sophisticated, warm and earthy color palette of olive green, brown and light blue. It features an all-over design of lozenge-shaped, wide-edged lattices and two lateral borders with a braided look. This beautifully rendered plush carpet...
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2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Ararat Rugs Mamluk Wagireh Rug with Jerrehian Border Design Egypt Revival Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
The design source of the rug comes from the possession of Endre Unger, which was sold at Sotheby’s in 1992. That rug with the central star was designed in the early 16th-century rug ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Turkish Oushak Rug Orange Lavender Medallion Handwoven Wool Rug 3 1" x 5 8"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug Orange & Lavender Medallion Handwoven Wool Rug 3'1" x 5'8" Measuring 3'1" x 5'8", this handwoven Turkish Oushak rug features bold medallion motifs framed by a geo...
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2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 10 ft x 11 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, Country of origin: Turkey, Circa date: 1900
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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Antique and Vintage Turkish Rugs for Sale on 1stDibs: Shop Authentic Oushak Rugs, Bergama Carpets and Other Turkish 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.

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.” With their strong tribal motifs and hot-red wefts of especially luxurious wool, Konya carpets are especially prized by collectors.

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. 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.

Patterns, too, have evolved. Although many weavers continue to produce traditional designs, others reinterpret their cultural heritage in contemporary terms, with bolder ornamentation and more geometric motifs. Contemporary Turkish rugs also are seldom made by hand and often incorporate synthetics into the weave, for cost-effectiveness and a durability suited to 21st-century life.

Find antique and vintage Turkish rugs for your home 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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