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Turkish Rugs For Sale
Gorgeous Floral Turkish Melas Antique Runner
Located in New York, NY
A fine quality Early 20th-century wide Turkish runner with a floral motif in warm colors Measures: 4'5” x 10'10”.
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Early 20th Century Turkish Romantic Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Oriental Hand Knotted Oushak Rug 13 2" x 16 11" #9033
Located in Houston, TX
Oriental Hand Knotted Oushak Rug 13'2" x 16'11" #9033 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets functionality. E...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Oversized hexagonal center medallion with long stemmed finials enveloped with stepped contour throughout and interior outwardly directing floral bouquet in delicate vines and blos...
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1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

6x9.6 Ft Contemporary Handmade Floral Patterned Turkish Area Rug in Pink Color
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

3.8x6 Ft Vintage Hand-Knotted Anatolian Accent Rug in Orange for Modern Homes
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish area rug re-dyed in orange color for contemporary interiors. Finely hand knotted, low wool pile on cotton foundation. Professionally washed. Sturdy and can be us...
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1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug with Polychromatic Diamond Patterns, from Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Turkey circa 1960 – 1970, this 2x3 vintage Zeki Müren rug is a unique addition to the Rug & Kilim Collection for its wide range of colors an...
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1960s Turkish Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Coral Gold Early 20th Century Wool Antique Oushak Border Large Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th century coral and gold color antique Oushak rug Measures: 16" x 20".
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20th Century Archaistic Turkish Rugs

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Cotton, Foam, Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug in Golden Wheat and Gray
Located in New York, NY
A softly faded vintage Oushak rug, handwoven in Western Turkey, featuring a glowing wheat-gold field and a delicate center medallion in silvery gray and ivory. This piece showcases t...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Handmade Vintage Turkish Area Rug Over-Dyed in Grey 4 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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20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Turkish Oushak Rug Pink Blue Handwoven Wool Rug 6 2" x 8
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug Pink & Blue Handwoven Wool Rug 6'2" x 8' This 6'2" x 8' Turkish Oushak rug is a fine woven wool masterpiece that merges traditional craftsmanship with a soft, rom...
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2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Modern Handmade Light Green Ground Moroccan Rug with Brown Border. 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exotic charm and contemporary elegance of this modern handknotted Moroccan style Turkish Tulu rug, crafted from 100% wool. This exquisite piece bri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Contemporary Turkish Tulu Rug, Natural Wool in Brown Ivory. Custom Options Avl
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A brand-new hand-knotted Turkish Tulu rug featuring an intricate abstract pattern in warm brown and ivory tones. Its dense, high-pile wool construction creates a rich texture and a s...
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2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Green Blue Floral Design Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 6 2" x 8 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 Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Oriental Hand Knotted Rug 9 2" x 11 9" #17805
Located in Houston, TX
Oriental Hand Knotted Rug 9'2" x 11'9" #17805 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets functionality. Elevate y...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Handmade Moroccan Style Rug Brown Beige Wool Rug 9 10" x 14 4"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Handmade Moroccan Style Rug Brown & Beige Wool Rug 9'10" x 14'4" This handwoven modern Moroccan-style wool rug is a beautiful fusion of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary de...
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2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

The Anatolian Rosette Veil: Vintage Turkish Sivas Masterpiece of Quiet Prestige
Located in Dallas, TX
52023 Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 06'02 x 09'11. This hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Sivas rug is a study in restraint, refinement, and intellectual beauty—woven for those who appr...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs

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Wool

4x12.4 Ft Hallway Runner. Kitchen Rug. Corridor Rug. Stair Rug. Entryway 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

Ruby Red Abstract Mini Rug • Handmade Turkish Bathmat / Doormat
Located in Burlingame, CA
This richly-dyed vintage Turkish mini rug features a deep ruby red overdyed finish, giving it a bold, modern look while preserving the subtle ghost of its original pattern beneath. H...
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1980s Turkish Rustic Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Natural Fiber

Zabihi Collection Geometric Room Square Size Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
mid 20th century Turkish Kars in pale colors with pops of pink Details rug no. j2232 size 9' 7" x 10' (292 x 305 cm) Kars is a village located in Northeast of Turkey. The weavers i...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Antique Anatolian Kumkapi Silk Rug Circa 1920’s
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Kumkapı Silk Rug Circa 1920’s Kumkapı was a village with Armenian population where pure silk rugs with extraordinary quality were woven in the 19th century. Although it is fishing v...
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20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Oushak Rug Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak 5 1" x 7 3" #2305
Located in Houston, TX
Oushak Rug Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak 5'1" x 7'3" #2305 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces, where elegance meets functio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Old Kars Kilim Eastern Turkey Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Runner Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an old vintage kilim from the Kars region in northeastern Anatolia. This old kilim has a wonderful chic color scheme and a mature softness. If you look at the precise beauty...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Natural Fiber

4.7x7.7 Ft Modern Wool Area Rug in Solid Navy Blue Color, Hand-knotted 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

Turkish Oushak Rug 10 3" x 14 2" #17415
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug 10'3" x 14'2" #17415 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets functionality. Elevate your sp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Wool

4.3x12 Ft Kitchen Rug. Vintage Runner Rug. Hallway Rug. Stair Rug. Corridor Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home with this traditional vintage handmade Turkish runner rug, meticulously hand-knotted by skilled artisans using a luxurious blend of wool...
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1960s Turkish Country Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage New Sarkoy Kilim Western Anatolian Rug, Sharkoy Turkish Runner Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a long and thin runner-size, newly woven Sarkoy Kilim from Western Turkey with a rare and beautiful color composition. We have been dealing with k...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Natural Fiber

Vintage Distressed Runner Rug, Beige-Red and Blue Medallion Pattern - Rug Kili
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage runner rug is a 4x9 Turkish distressed piece, made with hand-knotted wool circa mid-20th century. It is an exciting new addition to our collection of distressed Turkish ...
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1850s Turkish Antique Turkish Rugs

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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

Vintage Turkish Tulu Rug, Navy Blue and Brown Geometric Pattern - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted high-pile wool in Turkey, this 5x7 vintage Tulu rug is a distinguished addition to Rug & Kilim’s collection of traditional Turkish textiles. Its bold and vibra...
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1960s Turkish Tulu Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Antique Erzurum Kilim Rug Old Eastern Anatolian Turkish Carpet Wool 19th Century
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Eastern Anatolian antique Kilim from the Erzurum region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This highly collectible antique kilim has wonderful special colors and ...
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Late 19th Century Turkish Kilim Antique Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Natural Fiber

Handwoven Vintage Tribal Kilim Rug in Pink and Green Geometric Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 6x9 vintage Kilim rug, hand woven in wool originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960. Enjoying a unique near-black accent to red-pink and green hues complementing the all over geometr...
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1950s Turkish Tribal Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Pictorial Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind shabby chic mid-20th century Turkish deco pictorial rug. 6'6'' x 10'3''
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20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Pictorial Turkish Rug
Pictorial Turkish Rug
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Turkish Oushak Rug 10 x 14 2" #17250
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug 10' x 14'2" #17250 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets functionality. Elevate your spac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Turkish Oushak Rug 10
 x 14
2" #17250
Turkish Oushak Rug 10
 x 14
2" #17250
$9,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Contemporary Neutral Anatolian Kilim
Located in Istanbul, TR
This kilim is woven with undyed wool yarns in narrow stripes and then hand stitched. It has a soft handle.
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool

4.6x8.6 Ft Mid-Century Oriental Rug, Hand Knotted Anatolian Carpet, 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish rug from 1960s. The rug is made of medium wool pile on wool foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition with no i...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Oushak Rug Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak 3 2" x 11 11" #896
Located in Houston, TX
Oushak Rug Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak 3'2" x 11'11" #896 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces, where elegance meets functi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Wool

5.5x9.5 Ft Modern Handmade Floral Turkish Area Rug, Decorative Yellow 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 to rustic/cottage. These 50 to 70 year-old rugs were hand-knotted with organic sheep’s wool on cotton foundation in Turkey’s southern and central anatolian towns with their designs drawn from a large array of tastes and styles including those of Persian, Ottoman, Central Asian, French Aubusson and Chinese rug-weaving traditions. Size: 5.5x9.5 Ft Our desire/goal in up-cycling these vintage rugs is to give them a more contemporary feel all the while maintaining an antiquated, aged look that gives off a sense of sophistication. We travel around Turkey to collect these vintage pieces, that were once very popular items of furnishings in Turkish households. We then bring these rugs to our all-in-one rug workshop in Aksaray in Central Anatolia where we clean, sun-fade, shear and over-dye them. It is a long and meticulous process that takes up months, at the end of which we obtain aesthetically pleasing, versatile and sturdy pieces of floor art. . . . . . . rugs for living room, rugs for kitchen, rugs for saloon, rugs for bedroom, vintage decor, home decor, office decor, outdoor rug, rugs for kids room, wool rug, cotton rug, rugs for entryway, rugs for patio, rugs for bathroom, rugs for nursery, rugs for laundry, rugs for dorm, floor covering, rugs for dining room, Gift for the Home, Housewarming Gift, rugs for stair, rugs for door Mat, rugs for bath, rugs for entry, vibrant rug, soft colors rug, vivid rug, bright rug yellow rug, yellow overdyed rug, overdyed rug, redyed rug...
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20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Kilim from Konya, Central Anatolia, Turkey, Mid-20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
This is a pure wool small kilim woven with un-dyed wool from Central Anatolia Turkey. These simple weavings are usually done for home use and bears all the characteristics of the ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool

5x12.8 Ft Vintage Runner Rug with Geometric Tri-Medallions, Handmade Kitchen Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish runner rug. It was hand-knotted in the 1950s with even medium wool pile on wool foundation and features a multiple medallion design. It is in very good condition, p...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Rag Rug Turkish Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Turkish rag rug 17'' x 17''
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Late 20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

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Cotton, Foam

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Turkish Anatolian accent rug, measuring 6' 5" x 7' 7", presents a captivating fusion of tradition and whimsy in a painterly, almost surrealist style. The compos...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Antique Malatya Kilim South Eastern Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Southern Anatolian Antique Kilim from the Malatya region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This kilim is listed in the book; Kilims Flat-woven Tapestry Rugs, Yanni Petsopoulos, 1979 Rizzoli New York, plate nr. 241. The brocaded bands cross the entire width of the field forming panels contained within very narrow borders. Their decoration consists of a series of alternating large and small concentric hooked lozenges. Malatya is a town built on one main street that continues for several miles. It is situated in the Tohmasuyu River basin which is encircled by the high peaks of the eastern Taurus Mountains. This is a fertile agricultural region, particularly for apricots, and has been a prolific weaving area for many years. The modern town was established in 1838; old Malatya, which is close by, was once an important city in Armenia Minor. In Roman times it was important as a garrison town on the eastern frontier, and the settlement came under Ottoman rule in the early fifteenth century. Considering the number of kilims woven in this region there is a surprising lack of diversity in design, especially in the larger kilims; this is possibly a direct result of the Kurdish tribal tradition of weaving only one type of design. Small prayer rugs...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Natural Fiber, Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Borlou Coral Rug
Located in New York, NY
Description an early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Borlu Rug Details rug no. j4087 size 3' 11" x 6' 3" (119 x 191 cm)
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Early 20th Century Turkish Tabriz Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Rug Kilim’s Patchwork Kilim Runner in Polychromatic Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, Rug & Kilim presents a 3x8 contemporary runner from their innovative new patchwork kilim collection. On the Design: This flat weave technique repurposes vintag...
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2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Modern Striped Kilim Handmade Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern flat-weave Kilim hand knotted wool rug. This rug has a field of beige, blue, and brown color in a gorgeous all-over geometric stripe design. This rug measures 8'6...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Blue Green Handwoven Wool Rug 2 11" x 13
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Blue & Green Handwoven Wool Rug 2'11" x 13' This elegant Turkish Oushak runner rug features a serene blue and green floral motif handwoven with precision b...
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2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

8x10 Ft Handmade Moroccan Azilal Style Rug. 100% Wool. Modern 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

Forest Green Wide Antique Turkish Oushak Runner
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century antique Oushak runner in forest green, gold and ivory Measures: 3'10'' x 11'10''.
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Early 20th Century Turkish Arts and Crafts Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Turkish Oushak Large Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage 20th-century soft color Turkish Oushak rug. 19'' x 20''
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Mid-20th Century Country Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Foam

Shabby Chic Vintage Oushak Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Small square pillow made from a shabby chic Turkish rug. 15'' x 15''
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Mid-20th Century Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Foam

Zabihi Collection 20th Century Turkish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
a 3rd quarter of the 20th Century Vintage Turkish Wool Kilim in white and dark brown Details rug no. j2434 size 10' x 12' 9" (305 x 389 cm)
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Late 20th Century Turkish Minimalist Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Kars Runner in Modern Geometric Style
Located in New York, NY
This striking vintage Kars runner showcases a bold and minimalist geometric pattern with three central medallions rendered in earthy neutrals, terracotta, and indigo. Set against a t...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Flatweave Kilim Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-20th century Turkish Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 6' 10" x 9' 2", embodies the minimalist beauty and timeless appeal of traditional Anatolian weaving. Its design features ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Dazzling Bohemian Vintage Turkish Kilim Flat-Weave
Located in New York, NY
Colorful hand knotted mid-20th century Turkish Kilim in excellent condition Measures: 3'9'' x 4'11''.
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20th Century Turkish Bohemian Turkish Rugs

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Wool

5x11 Ft Hand-Woven Vintage Banded Turkish Kilim, All Wool, Flat-Weave Runner Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A simple yet beautiful wool rug handwoven by the nomadic tribes in South Central Turkey. Measures: 5 x 11 ft. Very good condition, sturdy and clean. We can modify the dimensions i...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Antique Circa 1900 Red Turkish Oushak Runner, 2 11 x 12
Located in New York, NY
2'11 x 12'. Handwoven in Turkey where rug weaving is the culture rather than a business. Rugs from Oushak are known for the high quality of their wool their beautiful patterns and wa...
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19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Turkish Rugs

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Wool

6.3x9.6 ft Modern Handmade Moroccan Tulu Rug, 100% Soft, Cozy Natural Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
100% Natural hand-spun wool of finest quality. Available as seen or can be custom produced in any design, size, color combination and pile thickness requested. These beautiful han...
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2010s Moroccan Scandinavian Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Turkish Oushak Rug Pink, Ivory Peach Handwoven Wool Rug 3 1" x 6 10"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug Pink, Ivory & Peach Handwoven Wool Rug 3'1" x 6'10" This 3'1" x 6'10" Turkish Oushak rug features a soft pink field surrounded by an ivory border, accented with p...
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2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Kilim Runner from Konya, Central Anatolia, Turkey, Mid-20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
These runner size kilims ara called ‘Haba’ from Konya of central Turkey. It is woven with un-dyed yarns and dates back to mid-20th c or earlier times. It is pure wool.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Turkish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
a 3rd quarter of the 20th Century Vintage Turkish Wool Kilim in white and dark brown Details rug no. 31877 size 5' x 6'6''
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Late 20th Century Turkish Minimalist 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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