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Turkish Rugs For Sale
Oversized Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, Hotel Lobby Size Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78305 Oversized Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 20'03 x 25'06. Abrash. Desirable Age Wear. Hand knotted wool. Made in Turkey. Measures: 20'03 x 25'06. Hotel Lobby Size Carpet 20 x 26 Rug...
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Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A wool pile of symmetric knots on a cotton foundation. The ruby-red field features a simplified Heriz-style pattern, highlighted by a partially serrated teal-blue hexagonal medallion...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

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Wool

4.8x7.6 Ft Handmade Anti-bacterial Purple Color Hand Knotted Turkish Area 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

Ararat Rugs the Green Color Rug, Modern Impressionist River Carpet Natural Dyed
Located in Tokyo, JP
This unique design rug is interpreted by our designers with a mixture of Ararat Rugs’ soft green tone natural dyed hand-spun yarns. This modern rug is reminiscent of a scene in impre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug in Beige, Orange, Tiger Pictorial by Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 4x6 Gabbeh Persian rug is from the latest entries in Rug & Kilim’s rare tribal curations. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960. Further On the Design: This tribal provenance is one of the most primitive, and collectible shabby-chic styles in handmade nomadic rugs. Exceptional Gabbehs like this creation are known for thick, lush pile, vibrant modern colors and archaic patterns. This particular design enjoys a rare tiger...
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1950s Turkish Tribal Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1950 s Turkish Angora Wool Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53848 Vintage Turkish Angora Wool Blanket Kilim Rug, 04'06 x 05'11. Woven beneath the soft shadows of Anatolia’s mountain light, this handwoven Turkish Angora kilim rug reveals the q...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Spanish Colonial Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Angora

Zabihi Collection Green Vintage Turkish Tulu Plush Rug
Located in New York, NY
a 3rd quarter of the 20th century one of a kind Turkish Tulu one of a kind rug in predominantly green. 5' x 8'2'' Tulus have been woven in the city of Konya, located in Turkey for ...
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20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Angora

Vintage Kilim rug with Beige-Brown Stripe Patterns, Panel-Woven by Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool connoting mid-century panel weaving styles, a 5x8 vintage kilim from our newly curated flatweaves. Originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, this neutral rug plays t...
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1950s Turkish Kilim Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Crimson Legacy: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece
Located in Dallas, TX
51130 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 05'02 x 08'09. Radiating a timeless aura of Anatolian nobility, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug embodies the very essence of herit...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Ararat Rugs Village Theme Azeri Folk Life Rug, Turkish Pictorial Natural Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This unique design rug is interpreted by our designers with a composition of pictorial village life. Color summary: 11 colors in total; Yellow Green 419 (Henna – Indigo) Pine Tree ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Oriental Hand Knotted Vintage Turkish Mini Rug 1 9" x 3 6" #8584
Located in Houston, TX
Oriental Hand Knotted Vintage Turkish Mini Rug 1'9" x 3'6" #8584 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces, where elegance meets functiona...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Tulu Rug 2 11" x 17 #10832
Located in Houston, TX
Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Tulu Rug 2'11" x 17' #10832 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces where elegance meets functionality. El...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Antique Central Anatolian Kilim Rug with "Tulips"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Central Anatolian Kilim rug with "tulips". A beautiful antique Kilim rug from Central Turkey featuring the ever-popular prayer arch, or...
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Early 1900s Turkish Kilim Antique Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Vivacious Early 20th Century Angora Wool Square Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century authentic Angora Oushak Square Scatter rug Measures: 3'3'' x 3'9'' Oushak rugs are prized for their rich looks as well as for their high quality and excepti...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Hollywood Regency Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Angora

6.5x10 Ft Contemporary Handmade Area Rug from Milas / Turkey. 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A hand-knotted contemporary Turkish rug. This modern rug has even medium wool pile on wool foundation. It is made of premium hand-spun sheep and natural dyes, ie. plant based non c...
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Early 2000s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Large Anatolian Un-dyed Wool Kilim Rug, mid 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
These kilims from Konya region of Eastern Turkey are flat-woven rugs made from high-quality sheep's wool in Kars region of Turkey. These Un-dyed wool kilims feature mostly plain str...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4439
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...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Turkish Hereke Rug Silk Metal Signed
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is a semi-antique Hereke silk and metal threaded rug woven in Turkey during the last quarter of the 20th century circa 1970-2000's and measures...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Other Turkish Rugs

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Metal

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Antique mid-century rug in amazing condition, inquire with any and all questions.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Geometric center floral bouquet outwardly directed within a shield-like main medallion atop a partially open field with scrolled sickle serrated leaves in each corner spandrel. Wr...
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1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

1960s Vintage Distressed Rug in Multicolor Geometric Patterns by Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool circa 1960-1970, this vintage 6x9 mid-century rug joins from the mid-century Pasha Collection by Rug & Kilim. This curation celebrates the rare works believed to...
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1960s Turkish Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

5.3x8.8 Ft Orange Color Handmade Turkish Wool Area Rug with Floral Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish area rug over-dyed in orange color for modern home and office. Finely hand knotted, low wool pile on cotton foundation. Professionally cleaned. Sturdy and can be us...
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1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Contemporary Turkish Room Size Carpet in the style of Le Corbusier
Located in New York, NY
A modern Turkish room size carpet handmade during the 21st century in the style of Le Corbusier. Measures: 9' 0" x 11' 9"
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Gray with Abstract Geometric Patterns from Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool circa 1960-1970, this 8x12 vintage rug is a rare new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Pasha Collection. Our collection is a commemoration, with one-of-a-kin...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

3x11.7 Ft Wool Runner Rug. Corridor Carpet. Kitchen Rug. Hallway Rug. Stair Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish runner rug. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on wool foundation. Very good condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (deep washed professional...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Rose Bright Yellow Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Turkish Oushak with an all over geometric design on aa rose field. The border is a bright yellow. Accents in bright yellow , light green and gray Measures: 8...
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20th Century Turkish Adam Style Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Anatolian Yastik Village Mini Rug • Vintage Turkish Bathmat / Doormat • 2′×3′
Located in Burlingame, CA
A character-filled vintage Turkish mini rug, handwoven with soft, hand-spun wool and featuring a bold central tribal emblems framed by ruby red, charcoal, warm ochre, and earthy waln...
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1970s Turkish Rustic Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Natural Fiber

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Prayer Rug with Mihrab and Floral Motifs
Located in Bochum, NRW
Handwoven Turkish prayer rug from the early 20th century, originating from the Anatolian region. Crafted in wool on wool foundation, the rug features a central mihrab design, traditi...
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1930s Turkish Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Tribal Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Turkish Anatolian tribal carpet, measuring 7' 11" x 10' 6", presents a balanced and graphic layout typical of regional weaving traditions. The composition featu...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Antique Turkish Village Rug 2 0" x 2 7"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Turkish Village rug, size: 2'0" x 2'7".
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Early 1900s Turkish Antique Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Square Vintage Turkish Brown Crimson Red Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century rug depicting colors and palette design by early 20th century Indian Agra rugs Size: 2'2" x 2'4".
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Agra Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4421
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

A Kum Kapi Silk and Metal Thread Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Kum Kapi unusual Polonaise design silk and metal thread rug Size : 142×210 cm Kumkapı was a village with Armenian population where pure silk rugs with extraordinary quality were wo...
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19th Century Turkish Antique Turkish Rugs

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Metal

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...
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2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

8x11 Ft Hand Knotted Turkish Area Rug with Floral Design and Soft Green Field
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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1960s Turkish Country Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

9x12 Ft Moroccan style Handmade Rug. 100% 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

Zabihi Collection Vintage Geometric Turkish Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
A room-size geometric Turkish kars rug from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century with 2 large brown medallions on a khaki ground, accents in sky blue , brown, and pink. some animals s...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Large Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Oushak large carpet. The golden ivory field of this west Turkish workshop carpet displays two ragged palmettes centering a fragmented branch, stem and leaf pattern...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

17th Century Central Anatolian Rug - Antique Rug, Antique Turkish Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
17th Century Central Anatolian Rug Turkish knotted carpet, Central Anatolia. Early village carpet with octagonal medallion on madder red background and bottle green corner solution...
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17th Century Turkish Antique Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Gallery Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Turkish Anatolian gallery carpet, measuring 5' 11" x 10' 10", features a strikingly minimalist field adorned with a refined allover pattern of tiny diamonds, ea...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs

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Wool

The Chintz Blossom Royale: A Vintage Turkish Rose Kilim of Exquisite Grandeur
Located in Dallas, TX
70271 Vintage Turkish Rose Kilim Rug, 09'00 x 10'11. There is a certain joy—an unapologetically sumptuous, romantic joy—that only a true rose kilim can deliver, and this exceptional vintage Turkish flat-weave captures that feeling with disarming elegance. Inspired by the whimsical exuberance of Mario Buatta and the polished charm of classic Chintz interiors, this piece transforms a room into a curated tableau of floral opulence. Its open abrashed red field provides a velvety stage for a sweeping display of roses, rendered with a painterly softness that evokes both nostalgia and couture-level restraint. At the heart of the composition lies a magnificent stylized bouquet, framed by a dramatically cusped medallion that feels almost baroque in its flourish. The artistry here is unmistakable—this is not simply a decorative element, but a celebration of abundance, femininity, and heritage. The roses bloom in shades of cream, teal, emerald, and blush, creating an irresistible, layered depth that feels transported from a lacquered English drawing room or the salon of an old-world grand estate. Around this lyrical center, a deep black-coffee border intensifies the contrast and adds an air of high drama. The surrounding garlands of roses and foliage echo the central bouquet, unifying the entire composition with a rhythm that is both stately and playful. The interplay of soft pastels against the dark frame creates a chiaroscuro effect, lending the kilim a curated, museum-worthy presence—a rarity among floral flat-weaves. For collectors and designers with a taste for the extraordinary, this exquisite work of art is more than a textile—it is a statement piece with personality, pedigree, and undeniable magnetism. It evokes the lavish romance of vintage chintz while retaining the crisp geometry and artisanal integrity of Anatolian weaving. This is a treasure for a space that demands charm, sophistication, and a whisper of theatrical luxury. Also known as: Bessarabian Rose...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Romantic Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Oushak Rug Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak 11 6" x 14 8" #6303
Located in Houston, TX
Oushak Rug Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak 11'6" x 14'8" #6303 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces, where elegance meets funct...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Antique Rare 19th Century Smokey Cinnamon Turkish Oushak Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional 19th century Oushak carpet from western Turkey is a striking example of timeless elegance and bold design. The rug features an unusually oversized border, framing a ...
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Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Turkish Rugs

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Wool

21st Century Turkish Oushak Room Size Carpet by Galerie Shabab
Located in New York, NY
A modern Turkish Oushak room size carpet handmade during the 21st century. Measures: 9' 9" x 13' 6"
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

5.9x7.6 Ft One-of-a-Kind Vintage Turkish Rug/ Hand-Knotted 100% Wool.
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This one-of-a-kind vintage Turkish rug, dating to circa 1980, showcases a striking medallion design framed by intricate geometric borders. Hand-knotted entirely from 100% wool, it em...
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1980s Turkish Bohemian Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

5x13.3 Ft Handmade Hallway Runner. Kitchen Rug. Corridor Rug. Pink 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

New Konya Fine Handwoven 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

The Verdant Imperial: A Modern Turkish Oushak Masterwork of Noble Serenity
Located in Dallas, TX
51598 One-of-a-kind Modern Oushak Turkish Rug, 12’09 x 17’00. Hand-knotted in the time-honored Oushak tradition, this modern Turkish masterpiece channels the quiet magnificence of An...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

3 x 11 Handmade Vintage Turkish Wool Runner with Star Motifs and Earthy Tones
Located in Norwalk, CT
Handwoven in Turkey, this vintage beige, and ivory and inspired by mid-century Anatolian design, its clean symmetry and natural wool texture offer timeless appeal—ideal for collector...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Embroidered Flat-Weave Rug with Geometric Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Turkish Embroidered Flat-Weave Rug with Geometric Design. Keivan Woven Arts- Geometric design vintage Kilim gallery rug from Turkey rug EN-111006, country of origin / type: ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Antique Armenian Marash Embroidery Fragment, Late 19th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
A rare item to come by. It is as good as they get with great colors. Too bad that it is a fragment but visually it is so satisfying. Armenian Marash Embroidery.
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Late 19th Century Turkish Suzani Antique Turkish Rugs

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Cotton

Mehraban Overdyed Vintage Turkish Anatolian Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 27220 Size 5' 5" X 8' 8" Design Anatolian Collection Antique/Vintage, Overdye/Distressed Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin Turkey Age Antique/Vintage
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1950s Turkish Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Turkish Karabagh Runner Rug
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Turkish Karabagh flat weave wool runner rug circa 1920. Hand woven in warm natural colors, the center is decorated with an all over geometric floral pattern in straight rows, surro...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Turkey Area Rug - Oushak Design - Navy Blue
Located in Dallas, TX
The Timeless Appeal of a Turkish Oushak Rug Discover the enduring charm and exquisite craftsmanship of this Turkish Oushak rug, a piece that seamlessly bridges centuries of tradition...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

5.3x8.5 Ft Vintage Rug Overdyed in Red Color. Ideal for Contemporary Interiors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your space with the bold and captivating presence of a Handmade Turkish Area Rug Overdyed in Red. This exquisite rug embodies the rich heritage of Turkish craftsmanship, comb...
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20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Choban Shepherd Tulu Rug, from Central Anatolia, Turkey, 1960s
Located in Istanbul, TR
A heavy-duty Tulu rug from Konya region of Turkey. The word "tulu" actually means "long-haired" in Turkish, which is a reference to the shaggy texture of the rugs. Tulu rugs were tra...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

The Celestial Garden: Distressed Turkish Sivas Masterpiece of Poetic Refinement
Located in Dallas, TX
51999 Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 06'01 x 09'00. A vision of quiet grandeur and enduring grace, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Sivas rug captures the poetry of Anat...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Country Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Solid Indigo Blue Color Handknotted Tulu Rug. All Wool. Custom Options Available
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

Turkish Oushak Rug Blue Peach Floral Design Handwoven Wool Rug 3 x 6 3"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug Blue & Peach Floral Design Handwoven Wool Rug 3' x 6'3" Bring warmth and charm to your home with this stunning Blue & Peach Floral Design Handwoven Wool Turkish O...
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2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Distressed Runner Rug, Cream Pink with All-Over Florals – Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 3x9 vintage runner rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s collection of mid-century Turkish rugs of unique design and a gorgeous, rustic charm in their distressed text...
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1650s Turkish Antique 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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