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Turkish Rugs For Sale
The Earthbound Cross: A Vintage Turkish Kars Masterpiece of Nomadic Nobility
Located in Dallas, TX
53697 Earth-Tone Vintage Turkish Kars Rug, 05'07 x 09'00. Emanating a quiet authority shaped by generations of nomadic tradition, this vintage...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Kurdish Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
53895 Neutral Vintage Kurdish Rug Runner, 03'00 x 13'06. Crafted by Kurdish Herki tribes residing in eastern Turkey, notably in the Hakkari province, K...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Kurdish Rug
Vintage Kurdish Rug
$2,688 Sale Price
20% Off
Rug Kilim’s Patchwork Kilim Rug in Polychromatic Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rug & Kilim presents a contemporary 4x5 rug from their innovative new patchwork kilim collection. On the Design: This flat weave technique repurposes vintage yarns in polychromat...
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2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Handmade Carpet Turkish Kilim Rug Flat-Weave Large Vintage Kilims
Located in Wembley, GB
This elegant handwoven wool area rug was constructed in the late 20th century around 1980 in Turkey. The design features cream, brown, blue and rust colours that make up the fantasti...
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1980s Turkish Tribal Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Contemporary Handmade Turkish Pictorial Flayed Man Tantra Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A modern Turkish tantric accent rug from the 21st century with a pictorial design of a flayed man over a black field. Original versions were employed by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Antique Russian Karabagh Square Rug with Traditional Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
51170 Antique Russian Karabagh Square Rug with Traditional Modern Style. This hand-knotted wool antique Russian Karabagh rug features a striking all-over geometric pattern enclosing ...
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Early 20th Century Russian Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Antique Oushak Carpet, Oriental Rug, Handmade Rug Saffron, Light Blue and Coral
Located in Port Washington, NY
Oushak rugs, also known as Ushak rugs, are woven in Western Turkey and have distinct designs, such as angular large-scale floral patterns. They usually evoke a calmness and peacefuln...
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Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Peach Turkish Kilim Rug 5 9 X 12
Located in New York, NY
5'9 X 12'. Even today, Oushak rugs are still the first choice of professional interior designers. Sometimes this is because when grading Oushak carpets, carpet connoisseurs will not ...
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20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Zeki Muren Art Deco rug in Green Geometric Patterns, from Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, circa 1960 - 1970, this 6x8 vintage Müren Art Deco rug is an exciting work of modern art, by the mid-century atelier Zeki Müren. On the design: Connoisseur...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Colorful Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
51798 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 05'04 x 11'04. This vintage Turkish Oushak rug, meticulously hand-knotted from wool, is a splendid array of vivid colors and traditional motifs, emb...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Colorful Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug
Colorful Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug
$1,764 Sale Price
20% Off
Nazmiyal Collection Silk Wool Large Textured Contemporary Rug 14 3" x 15 9"
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Silk & Wool Large Textured Contemporary Rug, Country of origin: Turkey, Circa date: Modern
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Maroon Anatolian Yastik Village Mini Rug • Vintage Turkish Bathmat / Doormat
Located in Burlingame, CA
A beautifully character-rich vintage Turkish mini rug, handwoven with soft wool and featuring a bold tribal center framed by warm, earthy tones. Its compact size makes it perfect fo...
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1970s Turkish Rustic Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Natural Fiber

Vintage Turkish Runner with All-Over Diamond Kurdish Design 2 11 x 9 10
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 2'11 x 9'10 Vintage Turkish Runner with All-Over Diamond Kurdish Design in Multi-Colors. Keivan Woven Arts / rug TU-NED-4693, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, c...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Beige Turkish Oushak Rug 4 8 X 9 5
Located in New York, NY
4'8 X 9'5. These attractive rugs are suitable for a wide variety of places, but the significant effect of Oushaks is that they bring space together, making it cozy and warm. The arti...
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20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Pretty Vintage Moroccan Rabat Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century Moroccan rug from Rabat, with beautiful tribal and geometrical design and nice colors with a sky blue field, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on Cotton foundat...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Minimalist Design Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner with Ivory, Brown and Off White
Located in Atlanta, GA
Minimalist Design Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner with Ivory, Brown and Off White. Keivan Woven Arts / rug EN-14955, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa 1950 Measures: 3'2 ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool

New Contemporary Orange Oushak Rug, 12 00 x 14 10
Located in Dallas, TX
31077 Vintage-Inspired Modern Orange Oushak Rug, 12'00 x 14'10. Modern Indian Oushak rugs are contemporary hand-knotted rugs crafted in India, inspi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Distressed Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug for Kitchen, Bathroom, Foyer or Entry Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
51750 distressed vintage Turkish Oushak rug for kitchen, bathroom, foyer or entry rug. This vintage Turkish Oushak rug features a modern traditional style. Immersed in Anatolian hist...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

6.6x10 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Area Rug in Gray, Burgundy Red and Dark Blue
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

The Quiet Palimpsest: A Modern Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Botanical Poise
Located in Dallas, TX
54028 New Modern Turkish Oushak Rug, 14'07 x 23'01. This hand-knotted modern Turkish Oushak rug embodies a rare form of luxury—one defined by restraint, balance, and cultivated calm....
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

The Whispered Garden: A Modern Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Quiet Refinement
Located in Dallas, TX
54031 New Modern Turkish Oushak Rug, 10'01 x 13'07. This hand-knotted modern Turkish Oushak rug is a study in understated luxury—an object conceived not for spectacle, but for those ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Tulu Runner Pair, Twin Shag Rugs in Cream High Pile - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
These 3x8 vintage runners are a rare identical pair of mid-century tulu rugs from Turkey—one of few sets of twin runners in this style from Rug & Kilim’s collection, made with hand-k...
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1950s Turkish Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

New Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Transitional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53517, new contemporary Turkish Oushak rug with modern transitional style 10'07 x 14'01. This hand-knotted wool contemporary Turkish Oushak rug balances a timeless design with a mix ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Modern Flat-Weave Kilim Striped Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Kilim hand knotted wool rug with a blue beige and brownfield in an all-over stripe design. This rug measures 9' x 11' 11".
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug with Stripe Design in Soft Earth Tones 2 9 x 9 7
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 2'9 x 9'7 Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug with Stripe Design in Soft Earth Tones 2'9 x 9'7. Keivan Woven Arts / rug/TU-NED-601, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa 1950 A charming vintage Turkish Kilim rug featuring a soothing blend of muted beige and taupe stripes interwoven with delicate pastel hues. Faint notes of soft orange, gentle green, and light lavender drift across the surface, creating a subtle yet captivating pattern of narrow stripes and diamond motifs. Handwoven with natural wool, this flat-weave textile exudes a warm, organic presence and an understated elegance, making it a versatile piece for both modern and traditional interiors. The gentle shifts in tone and texture showcase the artistry of Anatolian weaving, bringing a sense of quiet sophistication to any space. vintage Turkish kilim rug, beige and pastel kilim...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Anatolian Yastik Village Mini Rug • Vintage Turkish Bathmat / Doormat
Located in Burlingame, CA
A character-rich vintage Turkish mini rug, handwoven with soft, hand-spun wool and featuring a vibrant tribal medallion framed by bold pops of orange, rose, plum, and charcoal. Its c...
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1970s Turkish Rustic Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Natural Fiber

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Arts Crafts Cottage Style
Located in Dallas, TX
50168 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Arts & Crafts Cottage Style 05'00 x 07'07. With its timeless design and symmetrical composition, this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak r...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Turkish Oushak Rug -Pastel Pink, Green, and Yellow Floral Medallions 3 5 x 5 8
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 3'5 x 5'8 Turkish Oushak Rug -Pastel Pink, Green, and Yellow Floral Medallions. Keivan Woven Arts / Rug / EN-14880 Country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak delightful Vint...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Antique Kumkapi Rug - 19th Century Koum Kapi
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
An Original and Eye-Catching Work Antique Kumkapi Rug - 19th Century Koum Kapi Size: 125 x 202 cm This magnificent carpet, dating from the late 19th century, was woven in Kumkapı, o...
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Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Turkish Rugs

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Metal

Rustic French Style Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug for Kitchen, Bathroom or Entry
Located in Dallas, TX
52423 Rustic French style vintage Turkish Oushak rug for kitchen, bathroom, or entry rug. Ethereal and atmospheric, this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug soothes and transports the viewer with a calm color palate and soft hues. Hand knotted in a range of pastel and neutral colors, the subtle design brings an air of casual elegance to any interior it graces. The versatility of this rustic French style rug lies in its simplicity and Classic forms. Rendered in variegated shades of beige, champagne, almond, ecru, tan, hazelnut, sand, cerulean, celadon, taupe, dark green, slate, stone gray, gray, and greige. Complementary SW Hues: High reflective white, rice paddy, moody blue, ramie, garden sage, Sheraton sage, nuance, favorite tan, oak moss...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish French Provincial Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Whispers of Anatolia: Vintage Turkish Sivas Masterpiece in Emerald and Rose
Located in Dallas, TX
51952 Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 03'09 x 06'08. Immerse yourself in the quiet grandeur of this hand-knotted wool distressed vintage Turkish Sivas rug—a textile that transc...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Deco Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
A phenomenal Antique Turkish Oushak rug that features an all-over botanical pattern composed of blooming palmettes, stylized florals, leafy tendrils, organic shapes. It is enclosed w...
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Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1970 s Earth-Tone Turkish Striped Kilim Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
53117 Vintage Turkish Striped Kilim Rug, 04'10 x 14'08. Emanating the warmth of the Anatolian landscape, this handwoven wool vintage Turk...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Konya Kilim
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible and bold mid-20th century Turkish Konya kilim rug with two large geometric pattered medallion with myriad styled flowers and surround...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Handmade Expressionist Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage Turkish hand-knotted wool rug with a tan field. This Turkish rug has brown frame and multi-color accents a gorgeous all-over geometric Expressionist design. This...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Gabbeh Tribal Rug in Brown Multicolor Pictorial Pattern by Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x8 Gabbeh Persian rug is from the latest entries in Rug & Kilim’s rare tribal curations. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960. On the Design: This tribal provenan...
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1950s Turkish Tribal Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Brown Charcoal Hand-Woven Goat Hair Kilim 10 10 x13 4
Located in Torrance, CA
This hand-woven goat hair kilim is a remarkable example of nomadic craftsmanship, featuring a deep charcoal brown palette with visible tribal stitchwork and patched repairs. Original...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

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Goat Hair

21st Century Turkish Art Deco Style Room Size Carpet by Galerie Shabab
Located in New York, NY
This captivating 21st-century East Turkestan Khotan rug, measuring 8' 10" x 11' 10", presents a bold and dynamic interpretation of traditional Khotan design. The richly detailed comp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Nouveau Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Mid-Century Modern Style Checkered Flatweave Rug
Located in New York, NY
This Pelas flatweave rug is made with handspun wool and natural dyes. It is inspired by the antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran. NASIRI continues their rich ...
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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

New Contemporary Grey Oushak Rug, 12 02 x 14 08
Located in Dallas, TX
31076 Vintage-Inspired Modern Gray Oushak Rug, 12'02 x 14'08. Introducing a stunning addition to your home decor, this hand-knotted wool modern gray Oushak rug exudes an air of elega...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Area Rug with Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74752, vintage Turkish Oushak area rug. This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug with tribal style features a central amulet with a Turkish gul on a sky blue field dotted with stars, arrows and Caucasian style tribal symbols. The large amulet...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Contemporary Moroccan Shag Wool Rug Handmade In Beige With Geometric Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
This hand-knotted wool rug features a stunning contemporary Shag Moroccan Style. It has a beautifully geometric abstract design with a beige field. Crafted with the utmost precision,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

New Contemporary Earth-Tone Oushak Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
31066 Vintage-Inspired Modern Gray Oushak Rug, 08'00 x 09'11. Modern Indian Oushak rugs, hand-knotted in India, are inspired by traditional Anatolian designs. They feature large-scal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug, Bold and Playful Geometric Pattern on Gold - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 7x11 vintage rug originating from Turkey, circa 1960-1970, is a very special piece, featuring a light and refreshing mid-...
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1960s Turkish Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Oushak Large Oushak Rug Antique Turkish Oushak Geometric Overall
Located in New York, NY
Antique Turkish Oushak rug Oversized Rug Incredible Handmade 13' x 23' 397cm x 701cm "Magnificent oversized antique Oushak with in an incredible colorway and easy design. This p...
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1970s Turkish Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Hand-Knotted Vintage Runner, Red-Pink Rug in Geometric Pattern by Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, this 3x12 vintage runner connotes a mid-century tribal rug design of intriguing colorway diversity, playing lively, uniq...
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1950s Turkish Tribal Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Zeki Müren Art Deco Rug with Geometric Patterns, from Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 2x5 Art Deco rug, hand-knotted in wool, circa 1960-1970, features a mid-century take on Art Deco and cubist sensibilities, with Zeki Müren’s sought-after sense of playfu...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Handmade Geometric Tan Wool Runner
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage Turkish hand knotted wool rug with a tan field. This rug has beige accents in a gorgeous all-over geometric tribal design, This rug measures: 3' x 12'11".
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Early 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Tulu Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turkish Tulu Rug Doris Leslie Blau Size: 4'3" × 5'1" (129 × 154 cm) A vintage Turkish Tulu rug woven with shaggy Angora wool. The rug carries a modern geometric pattern. The ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Turkish Azeri Rug Vintage with Caucasian and Heriz Design Djoharian Collection
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Stunning Turkish Azeri rug vintage with Caucasian and Heriz Design - Djoharian Collection Turkish rugs and carpets are mainly made of fine, hand-sp...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kazak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Soft Pastel Earth-Tone Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
51342 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 04'10 x 07'04. Effortless beauty and simplicity meet soft, bespoke vibes in this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug. The faded geometric ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1960s, Distressed Vintage Rug in Multicolor Geometric Pattern by Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 6x9 vintage rug from the works of a coveted multidisciplinary Turkish designer, among the latest to join Rug & Kilim’s curated Mid-Century Pasha co...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

8x11.3 Ft Vintage Hand-knotted Turkish Wool Area Rug with All Over Floral Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet 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 with no i...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Chromatic Reverie: Turkish Tulu Masterpiece, Sacred Bloom of Modern Distinction
By Judy Chicago, Georgia O Keefee
Located in Dallas, TX
51863 New Colorful Turkish Tulu Rug, 09'05 x 12'10. Radiant, daring, and unapologetically sensuous, this hand-knotted wool contemporary Tulu shag rug captures the spirit of modern ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Post-Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Angora

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tribal Flatweave Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Mid-Century Modern collection is skillfully sourced by N A S I R I and exclusive to our showroom. These flat-weaves embody the minimalist sophistication that emerged in the mid-2...
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1960s Turkish Tribal Vintage Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Hemp Turkish Stripe Rug in Tan with Brown Tone Colored Stripes
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Our latest collection has arrived from Turkey, these are great to use as a rug, or let us create a custom ottoman for your out of this piece. If you love this stripe and color combo,...
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20th Century Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Hemp

Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
51391 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 04'00 x 06'10. This hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug presents a harmonious interplay of color and design, symbolizing the union of contr...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet
Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet
$1,085 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug - Size: 12 7 X 10 2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oushak rugs, also known as Ushak rugs, are a type of Turkish rug that originates from the city of Oushak (also spelled Ushak) in western Turkey. These rugs are highly prized for thei...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Kork

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Large and Square Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Oushak large room size carpet in square format handmade during the turn of the 20th century in shades of ivory, rust orange, and gold. Measures: 11' 10" x 13' 8".
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Early 20th Century Turkish Victorian Turkish Rugs

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Wool

New Contemporary Earth-Tone Oushak Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
31052 Modern Gray Oushak Rug, 08'10 x 12'00. Step into a sanctuary of natural elegance with this hand-knotted wool modern earth-tone Oushak rug, designed to embody the principles of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian 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.