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Turkish Rugs For Sale
6x9.7 Ft Handmade Turkish Wool Area Rug in Gray and Black 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...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$544 Sale Price
40% Off
Oriental Hand Knotted Vintage Turkish Mini Rug 1
4" x 3
6" #06
Located in Houston, TX
Oriental Hand Knotted Vintage Turkish Mini Rug 1'4" x 3'6" #06 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces, where elegance meets functionali...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Oriental Hand Knotted Vintage Turkish Mini Rug 1
9" x 3
4" #9043
Located in Houston, TX
Oriental Hand Knotted Vintage Turkish Mini Rug 1'9" x 3'4" #9043 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces, where elegance meets functiona...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Oriental Hand Knotted Vintage Turkish Mini Rug 1
7" x 3
6" #8279
Located in Houston, TX
Oriental Hand Knotted Vintage Turkish Mini Rug 1'7" x 3'6" #8279 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces, where elegance meets functiona...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
2.2x15 Ft FlatWeave Narrow
Long Runner Kilim, Handmade Striped Rug for Hallway
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Embark on a journey through Turkish tradition with this exquisite vintage handwoven Turkish wool kilim rug, a testament to the enduring craftsmanship of Anatolian artisans. Woven wit...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$783 Sale Price
40% Off
Vintage Zeki Muren Runner in Green Geometric Patterns, by Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x6 runner is a new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Pasha Collection. This line is a commemoration, with rare curations we believe to hail from multidisciplinary T...
Category
1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
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...
Category
1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
6x8.8 Ft Traditional Handmade Area Rug in Blue, Modern Turkish Redyed 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...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$492 Sale Price
40% Off
Oushak Rug Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Antique Look Oushak 3
2" x 11
4" #2016
Located in Houston, TX
Oushak Rug Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Antique Look Oushak 3'2" x 11'4" #2016
Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces, where elegance...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,240 Sale Price
52% Off
Antique Turkish Oushak Oriental Carpet, Oversize, with Medallion
Corner Design
Located in New York, NY
A palace sized antique Turkish Oushak carpet, circa 1900, size 22'7 x 13'9. This grand carpet features a small medallion within a larger medallion shaped primary field, creating a un...
Category
Early 1900s Turkish Antique Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$74,995 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid-Century Modern Handmade Turkish Room Size Rug in the Style of Atomic Art
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Anatolian room size rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Very much in the style of mid-century modern with its elongated whimsical oval pattern belonging to the period of the atomic art...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Turkish Tulu Rug Oriental Handmade 10
1" x 14
4" #6418
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Tulu Rug Oriental Handmade 10'1" x 14'4" #6418 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets functionality. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$6,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Yakamoz No 4 Contemporary Modern Kilim Rug, Wool Handwoven Butterscotch-Harvest
Located in Istanbul, TR
Yakamoz No 4 kilim rug is part of a series of kilims that take their inspiration from the poetry of light reflections on the sea surface. The abstract patterns, which are reminiscent of alternating color transitions created by reflected light, are handwoven into these kilims by Anatolian weavers. The name Yakamoz is a special Turkish word meaning bioluminescence, describing the beautiful sight of the moonlight shining over the surface of the sea.
Yakamoz is a collection of kilim rugs that reinterpret centuries old craft traditions of Anatolian kilim weaving with a modern, artisanal and sensual design approach. Inspired by the legendary sight of the reflected moonlight over the Agean Sea, Yakamoz collection establishes a contemporary expression at the intersection of design, craft and art. The collection brings a piece of Agean coastal nature and spirit to the everyday life of interiors.
Yakamoz Kilim Collection received EDIDA - Elle Decoration International Design Awards in 2020, in Turkey and International Iron A' Design Award in 2021.
Yakamoz kilims are handwoven by skilled Anatolian weavers based on kilim weaving technique (flat-weave) using 100% Anatolian sheep...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hand-Knotted Vintage Sivas Rug in Beige-Brown with Medallion Floral Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 4x6 vintage rug of Sivas design, hand-knotted in wool originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960. A rare sibling of two 4x6 pieces, both in variations o...
Category
1950s Turkish Other Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Turkish Oushak Revival Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number
24240
Size
15' 9" X 18' 11"
Design
Oushak
Collection
Traditional Re-Creations
Material
Wool
Texture
Pile Weave
Origin
Turkey
Age
New
Category
2010s Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$29,800
Vintage Zeki Müren Art Deco rug, with Abstract patterns, from Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, circa 1960 - 1970, this 4x7 vintage Müren Art Deco rug is Mid-century curation from Rug & Kilim. It features a postmodern take on design, but with a Japanese sensibility.
On the Design:
Connoisseurs will appreciate the blend of Japanese sensibilities and abstract design elements, resulting in a postmodern dynamic and contemporary interpretation of the Art Deco movement. This Vintage Zeki Müren Art Deco...
Category
1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
4.2x11.7 Ft Pink Runner Rug for Hallway. Handmade Corridor Rug. Kitchen Runner
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...
Category
1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$801 Sale Price
40% Off
Handmade Rug Doormat Brown Rug Half Circular Interior Carpet Mat Entrance Way
Located in Wembley, GB
Handmade carpet Oriental rug featuring a traditional floral pattern woven in deep rich tones created by organic vegetable dyes on lamb wool, this little mat is perfect for any modern...
Category
1970s Turkish Arts and Crafts Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Organic Material, Cotton
Midcentury Handmade Colorful Oushak Runner with Tribal Design
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Oushak runner handmade during the mid-20th century with a tribal pattern in a bright and colorful palette.
Measures: 2' 8" x 8' 7".
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Oushak room size carpet handmade during the Early 20th century.
Measures: 9' 3" x 11' 5"
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
6.8x10 Ft Handmade Anatolian Area Rug in Neutral Colors, Vintage Carpet in Beige
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1950s featuring a medallion design. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$886 Sale Price
40% Off
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Beige Wool Rug (Size Adjusted)
Located in New York, NY
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Size: 12'0" × 12'8" (366 × 386 cm)
A stunning example of early 20th-century Anatolian textile artistry, this antique Turkish Oushak rug encapsulates the el...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Bidjar Persian Kilim Rug in Beige-Brown Stripes by Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 9x10 Persian Kilim is a new addition of Bidjar provenance in Rug & Kilim's rare tribal curations. Handwoven in wool circa 1940-1950.
Further on the Design:
Bidjar...
Category
1940s Turkish Tribal Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Sivas Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Sivas rug with a pictorial depiction of the story of Adam and Eve, from the mid-20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Oushak carpet from the early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Zeki Müren Art Deco Rug with Geometric Patterns, from Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 6x9 Art Deco rug, hand-knotted in wool, circa 1960-1970, is a new addition to Rug & Kilim Collection. This line is a commemoration, wit...
Category
1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug
Kilim
s Contemporary Kilim Wool Beige Brown Chevron Pattern
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary Kilim represents a selection of distinct new patterns joining Rug
Kilim’s New and Modern collection, uniquely handwoven from the yarns of Classic textiles and...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large "Sharkoy" Kilim (DK-106-66)
Located in New York, NY
A large kilim from the Balkan peninsula in southeastern Europe. This is a great example from the early part of the 20th century, featuring one of the best-known designs of this type ...
Category
Early 20th Century Balkan Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$7,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Mini Rug 1
2" x 2
7" #02
Located in Houston, TX
Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Mini Rug 1'2" x 2'7" #02
Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces, where elegance meets functionality. Elev...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
4.7x11.8 Ft Runner Kilim in Multicolor Stripe Pattern, Hand-Woven Turkish Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Colorful vintage handwoven flat-weave (Kilim) with striped design, 100% wool. Size: 4.7 x 11.8 Ft.
We can modify the dimensions if requested, i.e. make it shorter and/or narrower.
Re...
Category
20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$743 Sale Price
50% Off
Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Ochre with Red
Blue Geometric Pattern by Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x8 rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Pasha Collection. This line is a commemoration, with rare curations we believe to hail from multidisciplinary Turkish designer Zeki Müren. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1960-1970.
Further on the Design:
This particular design exemplifies Müren’s talent for recapturing a wide range of aesthetics in his own mid-century style. Connoisseurs may observe a nod to French Art Deco and postmodern British sensibilities one seldom sees in mid-century rugs. The field is a warm ochre, and hosts a bold array of funky retro geometric patterns in rich red, sky blue, and chartreuse green. These playful colors and sharp drawings all speak to Müren’s sense of attitude and whimsy that distinguishes his works.
Further on the Condition:
This mid-century Art Deco rug...
Category
1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug
Kilim’s Contemporary Flat Weave Runner Rug in Polychrome Plaid Pattern
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in cotton, this 2x10 runner rug and flatweave is an exciting modern work by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design:
The textural weave plays overlapping stripes in a plaid pattern wi...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Oushak Rug Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak 5
x 6
9" #509
Located in Houston, TX
Oushak Rug Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak 5' x 6'9" #509
Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces, where elegance meets functional...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,560 Sale Price
39% Off
Antique Kayseri Rug in Orange Golden Floral Medallion Pattern by Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 4x6 antique Kayseri rug joining Rug & Kilim’s coveted Antique & Vintage Collection. Hand knotted in wool, the rug is a classic drawing that enjoy...
Category
1920s Turkish Other Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hand-Knotted Antique Khotan Rug in Green
Orange Floral Pattern by Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
An 8 x 13 Khotan rug in red and blue, hand knotted in wool originating from East Turkestan, circa 1910-1920. This particular antique Khotan rug exemplifies ancestral pomegranate patt...
Category
1910s Turkish Khotan Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Midcentury Yellow Wool Runner with Black White Accents by Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in Turkey originating between 1950-1960, this vintage midcentury wool rug hails from a select series by a very celebrated Turkish designer, enjoying a unique shabby-chic...
Category
1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Zeki Müren Art Deco Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, circa 1960-1970, originating from Turkey, this 7x10 vintage rug is a classic Zeki Müren masterpiece. Its design with Art Deco-inspired geometric patterns, makes...
Category
1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Oushak
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bring a touch of timeless Anatolian artistry into your home with this antique Turkish Oushak rug, a rare and exquisite piece dating back to the 1920s. Measuring 9.7 x 11.8 feet, this...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Oushak Rug in Gold
Orange with Floral Patterns - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool and originating from Turkey circa 1950-60, this 10x13 vintage Oushak rug is a regal find in Oushak rugs of its period—an intricate exemplar of the legenda...
Category
1950s Turkish Oushak Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Oushak Rug Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak 8
11" x 12
#5482
Located in Houston, TX
Oushak Rug Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak 8'11" x 12' #5482 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets func...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$6,480 Sale Price
53% Off
Vintage Turkish Rug
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Vintage Turkish Rug.
Category
1970s Turkish Folk Art Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Oushak Carpet, Oriental Rug, Handmade Rug Saffron, Light Blue and Coral
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine oriental rugs.
Oushak rugs su...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Soft Red Field and Soft Beige Medallion
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 4'1 x 6'9.
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Soft Red Field and Soft Beige Medallion.
Keivan Woven Arts / rug TU-UGU-44, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 19...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960s, Vintage Distressed Rug in Multicolor Diamond Patterns by Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A vintage 2x3 rug from the Mid-Century Pasha Collection by Rug & Kilim—curating works of multi-disciplinary Turkish artist, Zeki Müren.
On the Desig...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Anatolian Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
A vintage Anatolian Turkish flat-weave Kilim. This piece is the epitome of natural elegance. Its brown and ivory colors and toothing detailing alongside the rug's stripe pattern crea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Zeki Müren Art Deco Runner Rug with Geometric Patterns, from Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 4x7 Art Deco runner rug, hand-knotted in wool, circa 1960-1970, is a new addition to Rug & Kilim Collection. This line is a commemoration, with rare curations we believe...
Category
1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Distressed Rug, Minimalist Diamond Lattice on gray - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool and originating circa 1950-1960, this 5x8 vintage rug is an exciting new piece in Rug
Kilim’s collection of mid-century distressed Turkish rugs.
O...
Category
1950s Turkish Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Large Carpet
Located in New York, NY
The light brown field of this early 20th century Turkish carpet displays a central octagon with smaller up design rectangles, flattened cartouches, and lesser octagons. The pattern l...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hand-Knotted Vintage Rug in Red, Multicolor Medallion Pattern by Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, a vintage 5x12 Konya rug joining Rug & Kilim’s coveted Antique & Vintage Collection. The rug emanates the tribal instinc...
Category
1950s Turkish Tribal Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak 10
x 13
Room Size Rug in Acid Green
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Oushak carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century in acid green, 10' x 13' room size rug.
Measures: 10' 8" x 12' 8".
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bakhshaish Rug, Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Persian Bakhshaish Rug, Early 20th Century
Additional Information:
Dimensions: 8'5" W x 11'11" L
Origin: Persia
Period: Early 20th Century
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Oversized Antique Persian Kerman Lavar Rug, Brown with Florals - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This spectacular 13x23 antique Persian rug represents a distinguished addition to Rug & Kilim's classics—a superb example of the legendary Kerman Lavar weaving tradition that showcas...
Category
1920s Turkish Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Silk Herekeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish silk Herekeh carpet from the mid-20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
$15,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Yakamoz No 6 Contemporary Kilim Rug Wool Handwoven Midnight and Harvest Yellow
Located in Istanbul, TR
Yakamoz No 6 kilim rug is part of a series of kilims that take their inspiration from the poetry of light reflections on the sea surface. The abstract patterns, which are reminiscent...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Faded Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
ref 11754
Category
1950s Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$6,000
3 x 13 Vintage Hand-Knotted Turkish Orange Wool Runner with Geometric Motifs
Located in Norwalk, CT
Handwoven in Turkey, this vibrant runner showcases three central diamond medallions surrounded by intricate tribal patterns in warm tones of orange, pink, and beige. Crafted from nat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hand-Knotted Vintage Mid-Century Runner in Green, Floral Pattern by Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Finely hand-knotted in Turkey originating between 1960-1970, this vintage mid-century runner belongs to Rug & Kilim’s midcentury Pasha collection that celebrates the Turkish icon and multidisciplinary designer Zeki Müren with Josh’s hand picked favorites from this period. Embracing a vibrant and rich colorway, the piece features a gorgeous multicolour geometric...
Category
1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Turkish Oushak Square Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Oushak room size rug in square format handmade during the early 20th century with a vertical cane design (pole design).
Measures: 11' 9" x 12' 10".
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Multi-coloured Runner Rug Geometric Kilim Rug Blush Pink Stair Runner
Located in Wembley, GB
This handwoven bold wool kilim is a vintage Afghan rug woven by hand in the early 21st century, circa 2010. In this geometric rug, the central design features a bold pattern woven wi...
Category
2010s Afghan Rustic Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Mid-20th Century Soft Colored Oushak Carpet in Beige, Purple, and Orange
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Oushak carpet from the mid-20th century. This unusual western Turkish Oushak is delineated in the Persian Heriz manner with a stepped soft orange pendant medallion ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Heriz Serapi Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$4,800 Sale Price
20% Off
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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