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Turkish Rugs For Sale
Antique Oushak Rug with Red Pink Tones
Located in New York, NY
ref 8979
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Hand-Knotted Rug from Turkey
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique hand-knotted rug from Eastern Turkey,
circa 1940.
Size: 3 ft 9 in x 6 ft 5 in.
Traditional Turkish design and hearth colors in pink, rust, grey and beige.
Flat pile rug w...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Bohemian Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Blue Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug in Salmon Floral Design 2
1" x 3
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...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$352 Sale Price
20% Off
Brown Tan Wool Turkish Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a Turkish Oushak rug. Tan and brown accents.
Measures: 15" x 16''
Category
Mid-20th Century American Colonial Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Foam, Wool
Vintage Hamadan Rug Medallion and Corner Design in Pastel Rose
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Hamadan rug delights with its delicate medallion-and-corner design, articulated in a serene palette of dusty rose, faded sand, and sky blue. The central floral medallion...
Category
1950s Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Red with Geometric-Floral Patterns Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool and originating circa 1960-1970, this 5x9 vintage rug is an exciting new piece in Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Pasha Collection—a rare curation believed to h...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960s Distressed Midcentury Rug Beige Red Multi-Color Vintage Striped Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool originating from Turkey, circa 1960-1969, this midcentury vintage rug joins our midcentury Pasha collection in celebration of Turkish icon Zeki Müren, among Josh’s handpicked favorites from this period of iconic style. Embodying his unprecedented approach to eclectic geometry, the play of a tiled border and striped field pattern brings out the notes of beige, red, yellow, and a fabulous multicolor array in the joyful and distinctive fashion synonymous with Müren’s style, which itself seemed inspired from the wave of postmodernism in post-WW2 Britain...
Category
1960s Turkish Rustic Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Zeki Müren Runner in Polychromatic 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 Indian Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Distressed Zeki Müren Rug in Polychromatic Stripes, by Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 4x8 rug 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...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Turkish Shabby Chic 1950
Located in New York, NY
ref 93771
Category
1950s Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,200
Vintage Turkish Tulu, Bessarabian Inspired Floral Rug Rose Motif - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted high-pile wool in Turkey, this 4x6 vintage Tulu rug is a distinguished addition to Rug
Kilim’s collection of traditional Turkish textiles. Its bold black...
Category
1960s Turkish Tulu Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Orange Purple Pink Yellow Accent Vintage Turkish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Intermediate size mid-20th century geometric Kilim flat-weave.
Measures: 5'10" x 7'8".
Category
20th Century Turkish Bohemian Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Modern Turkish Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Double sided pillow made from a modern Turkish Kilim. One of a kind piece.
Category
2010s Minimalist Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Fine Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug 3
8
x 5
7
Located in New York, NY
Fine Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug 3'8'' x 5'7''. A technique rather than a type of rug. Technique is: slit tapestry, warp shared wefting, single or double weft interlocking. Also refers...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Title: Antique Hand-Knotted Sivas Rug – Subtle Distressed Elegance
Located in New York, NY
This antique Sivas rug embodies understated sophistication with its soft neutral palette, featuring warm beige, ivory, and pale gray tones that blend seamlessly into a delicately fad...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Rugs
Materials
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...
Category
1970s Turkish Rustic Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
Vintage Turkish Sivas Overdyed Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Sivas rugs such as this one are superior decorative rugs for interiors that require a formal and elegant touch. This rug contains a diamond medallion with all-over floral and vine pa...
Category
1950s Turkish Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hand-Knotted Vintage Art Deco Rug in Multicolor Geometric Pattern by Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A vintage 4 x 8 rug connoting a mid-century Deco style, hand knotted in wool originating from Turkey, circa 1950-1960. Hand knotted in wool, enjoying a whim...
Category
1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Cream and Taupe Geometric Tribal Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 3
1" x 5
3"
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...
Category
2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$920 Sale Price
20% Off
1960s Vintage Distressed Rug in Red, Green, Art Deco Pattern by Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool from Turkey circa 1960-1970, a vintage 4x6 distressed rug from bold Turkish atelier. Joining the discerning curtains from Rug & Kilim’s commemorative Mid-Century...
Category
1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960s Vintage Deco Rug in Red and Black Distressed Floral Pattern by Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A beautiful 8x10 Art Deco vintage rug from Rug & Kilim’s growing Mid-Century Pasha Collection. Originating from Turkey circa 1960-1970 among the ...
Category
1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Anatolia Stripe Rug_Contemporary Flatweave Handwoven Rug by Studio Marmi
By Asli Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Anatolia Kilim Collection traces a dialogue between past and present, reimagining traditional kilim motifs through a contemporary lens. The geometry of traditional kilims is reco...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Brown
Pink Handwoven Wool Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner 3
10" x 9
1"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
This exquisite vintage Turkish Oushak rug is a stunning example of traditional craftsmanship and timeless beauty. Hand-knotted from premium wool fibers, this rug features intricate p...
Category
2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,329 Sale Price
20% Off
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Runner
Located in New York, NY
Antique Turkish Oushak Runner (size adjusted)
Size: 8'1" × 19'9" (246 × 601 cm)
Rich in tradition yet boldly artistic, this antique Turkish Oushak runner from the 1920s is a vibrant ...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Green Oushak Carpet, Circa 1910s
Located in New York, NY
An enormous green hexagon medallion with flame edges dominates the putty-toned field. The medallion and corners are both classically ottoman-inspired, but the tilted palmettes of the...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
1950s Vintage Tulu Rug in Orange, Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern by Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, a 4x7 vintage Tulu rug originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, now joining Rug & Kilim’s Antique & Vintage collection. The healthy shag pile features a visual ...
Category
1950s Turkish Tribal Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Rugs, Turkish Kilim Rug, Sarkisla Handmade Carpet Oriental Rug for Sale
Located in Wembley, GB
The handmade carpet Sarkilsa Kilim rugs are one of the most decorative rugs, Turkish Kilim can be an additional element of design to one's home decor.
Most oriental rug Kilims can a...
Category
1940s Turkish Kilim Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
4x6 Exceptional Vintage Hereke Silk on Silk Rug 112cm x 186cm Geometric c.1960
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Turkish Silk Hereke rug, circa 1960, is an exceptional example of master-level weaving, crafted entirely of pure silk pile and silk foundation. Displaying an intricate g...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Red Runner
Located in New York, NY
Narrow and long vintage Turkish Anatolian runner in a deep red tone
2'9'' x 13'7''
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,000 Sale Price
52% Off
Vintage Kilim Rug in Beige-Brown Panel Style with Striae by Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Impeccably handwoven, a flatweave from a rare mid-century family of kilims with wool, hemp, and linen in the panel-woven style. The 11x16 kilim rug enjoys a stupendous large size sel...
Category
1950s Turkish Kilim Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Linen, Hemp
Zabihi Collection Turkish Small Room Size Kars Rug
Located in New York, NY
mid 20th Century Turkish Kars Rug in brown, pink and ivory
Details
rug no. j3340
size 6' 6" x 9' 11" (198 x 302 cm)
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Archaistic Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Green
Blue Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Runner 3
8" X 7
8"
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...
Category
2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,897 Sale Price
20% Off
Rug
Kilim’s Moroccan Style Contemporary Rug in Solid Off-White Shag Pile
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
From Rug & Kilim’s modern collections, this 4x6 piece is an ode to Moroccan rug style and craftsmanship. Hand-knotted in wool, this contemporary piece revels in an alluring off-white...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rare Vintage Gabbeh Rug in Gray with Brown Animal Pictorials by Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x5 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...
Category
1950s Turkish Tribal Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960s Vintage Art Deco Rug in Red Distressed Geometric Pattern by Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in woo from Turkey circa 1960-1960l, a 5x8 Mid-Century Modern rug in Art Deco style from Rug & Kilim’s growing Mid-Century Pasha Collection. Featuring a well defined geo...
Category
1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
21st Century Modern Moroccan Style Wool Rug in Brown
Beige 9
10" X 14
1"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing our exquisite handwoven wool modern Moroccan-style rug, a stunning blend of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design. Measuring 9'10" X 14'1" , this captivating ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$6,768 Sale Price
20% Off
Hand-Knotted Vintage Tulu Shag Rug in Black, Purple, Multicolor by Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, a vintage 5x9 Tulu rug joining Rug & Kilim’s Antique & Vintage collection. Originating from Turkey circa 1980-1990, the rug features a luxurious pile in solid b...
Category
1980s Turkish Other Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
6.5x9.7 Ft Rustic Vintage Handmade Turkish Rug for Farmhouse and Cottage Decor
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our sun-faded vintage rugs are all one-of-a-kind, hand-knotted pieces with 50–70 years of history. Each rug reflects the centuries-old Turkish rug weaving tradition, showcasing a uni...
Category
1960s Turkish Country Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$896 Sale Price
40% Off
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
a mid-20th-century European room-size rug in muted colors
Details
rug no. j2944
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Agra Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Antique Turkish Hereke Rug 9 ft 9 in x 13 ft 1 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Turkish Hereke Rug, Country of Origin: Turkey, Circa date: Late 19th Century
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hand-Knotted Vintage Art Deco Rug in Brown, Geometric Pattern by Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool originating from Turkey circa 1960-1970, a vintage 7x11 Art Deco rug from our mid century Pasha Collection. Celebrating the discerning works of Zeki Müren in an ...
Category
1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Brown and Charcoal Handwoven Hemp Rug 6
x12
6
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This exceptional handwoven hemp rug represents the best of textile heritage with a modern, rustic elegance. Crafted entirely from handspun, undyed hemp, the rug exudes a tactile dept...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Hemp
Turkish Oushak Runner in Pale Ivory with Faded Green 3
2 x 13
2
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 3'2 x 13'2
Turkish Oushak Runner in Pale Ivory with Faded Green 3'2 x 13'2
Keivan Woven Arts. rug /EN-5010 / Early 21st Century, Turkish Oushak.
This softly faded Turkis...
Category
2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Anatolian Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number
21622
Size
5' 6" X 8' 8"
Design
Anatolian
Collection
Antique/Vintage
Material
Wool
Texture
Pile Weave
Origin
Turkey
Age
Antique/Vintage
Category
1970s Turkish Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Rugs, Matching Pair of Sivas Carpets
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a pair of matching vintage Turkish rugs. Each piece is hand knotted from wool featuring a central medallion of deep sapphire navy blue on a dusty rose backdrop laced with ang...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Distressed Deco Runner in Beige-Brown Floral Pattern by Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
From Rug & Kilim’s commemorative mid-century Pasha collection, a 1960s vintage rug among the rare works of a Bold designer from Turkey.
Hand-knotted in wool, this 2x11 runner...
Category
1960s Asian Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Kilim rug in Red
Brown Tribal Geometric Pattern by Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating between 1950-1960, a rare 8x11 vintage kilim rug believed to hail from the Sarkisla lineage of Turkey.
Handwoven in wool, the tones of red, beige-brown and blue play ha...
Category
1950s Turkish Kilim Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug
Kilim
s Modern Kilim Striped Beige Gray and Green Transitional Flat-Weave
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool originating from one of our most reputed looms in Turkey, this modern striped Kilim rug hails from the latest additions to Rug & Kilim’s modern and contemporary Kil...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Konya Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful vintage Turkish Konya Kilim runner with beautiful natural brown, black, cream, and gray stripes mixed with crimson and lavender vegetable dyed stripes, all with embroider...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Beige-Brown and Blue Wool Kilim Rug with Diamond Pattern by Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in Turkey originating between 1950-1960, this vintage midcentury wool Kilim hails from the city of Van, named for the titular province in Eastern Anatolia and home to a dis...
Category
1950s Turkish Kilim Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Stripe Turkish Kilim in Multi Colors
Geometric Tribal Motifs 3
8 x 5
8
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 3'8 x 5'8
Vintage Stripe Turkish Kilim in Multi Colors and Geometric Tribal Motifs. Keivan Woven Arts/ rug/ TU-NED-5015, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa mi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique White Ground Oushak Rug with Large Scale All-Over Design
Located in Milan, IT
A refined and elegant oversize Oushak carpet, distinguished by a large scale, all-over pattern consisting of parallel and offset rows of four-p...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pale Yellow Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug w/ Colorful Floral Pattern 5
7x 7
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...
Category
2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,330 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Kilim Rug in Black, White, Pink Striated Pattern by Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Connoting minimalist midcentury aesthetics, a vintage kilim rug from our flatweave selections. Originating from Turkey, the rug relishes midcentury aesthetics with white & black neve...
Category
1970s Turkish Tribal Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960s Vintage Deco Rug in Beige-Brown, Pink Geometric Pattern by Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Turkey circa 1960-1970, a 5x9 vintage mid-century rug featuring a neat geometric pattern in variegated tones of pink and beige-brown. From Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Pasha Collection, commemorating the works of bold multidisciplinary Turkish artists...
Category
1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug with Soft Apricot Field and Faded Cream 11
5 x 15
0
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 11'5 x 15'0
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug with Soft Apricot Field and Faded Cream 11'5 x 15'0. Keivan Woven Arts / Rug/DMU-472025, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, ...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960s Vintage Distressed Style Rug in Green, Beige Floral Pattern by Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in low wool pile, a 4x8 vintage rug in distressed style from the works of a revered Turkish atelier.
Originating from Turkey circa 1960-1970, the rug transmutes art ...
Category
1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
White Handmade Wool Tulu Rug in Brown Geometric Design 9
1" X 12
1"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
A stunning modern Turkish Tulu rug that is sure to add a touch of warmth and luxury to any space. This rug has been meticulously handwoven using traditional techniques, ensuring its ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$5,288 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Oriental Rug Door Mat, Handmade Carpet Refurbished Rug Mat, Entrance Mat
Located in Wembley, GB
Featuring a layered linear design woven with floral and geometric patterns in harmonious colorways including red, blue, pink and beige. Suitable for use in any doorway in your traditional or modern home. This semicircle entranceway doormat has been refurbished from a handmade vintage rug- cut from large area rugs to create these small doormats, with handwoven fringe detail. Handspun cotton and wool have been used in the construction of these mats, they are handwoven and so hard wearing perfect for use as a dust barrier in any doorway.
Vintage Oriental rug door mat- handmade carpet refurbished rug mat- entrance mat...
Category
1960s Turkish Baroque Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
$268 Sale Price
35% Off
Antique Rug, Hand Made Carpet Oriental Rug, Turkish Kilim Rugs for Sale
Located in Wembley, GB
This handmade carpet oriental rug colorful Rug is a Turkish carpet rug has woven by very skilled weavers in Turkey, who used the highest quality wool and cotton. The flat-weave rug h...
Category
Early 19th Century Turkish Kilim Antique Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
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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