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Turkish Rugs For Sale
19th Century Tribal Turkish Oushak Rug 9
7
X 8
7
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Turkish Oushak rugs have been woven in Western Turkey since the beginning of the Ottoman period. Historians attributed to them many of the great masterpieces of early Turkish...
Category
19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 8
x 9
8"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
This Turkish oushak rug is a stunning piece of art that has been handwoven using traditional techniques by skilled artisans. The rug features intricate patterns and a soft color pale...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug in Colorful Geometric Floral Design 8
x 10
1"
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
The Biophilic Mosaic: A Zeki Müren Masterpiece of Mid-Century Abstract Elegance
By Zeki Müren
Located in Dallas, TX
53662 Rare Zeki Muren Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 05'02 x 07'10. In this one-of-a-kind, hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Sivas rug, the genius of Zeki Müren emerges with quiet, culti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Expressionist Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Beautiful Vintage Tribal Turkish Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice vintage Kilim with beautiful geometrical design and nice colors, entirely hand woven with wool on cotton foundation.
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
6.8x9.4 Ft Handmade "Tulu" Rug in Yellow
Gray, 100% Wool, Custom Options Avl.
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,330 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Oushak Rug Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak 11
6" x 14
8" #6303
Located in Houston, TX
Oushak Rug Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak 11'6" x 14'8" #6303
Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces, where elegance meets funct...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
5.3x7.3 Ft Vintage Hand-Knotted Turkish Rug for Rustic Farmhouse Interiors
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
$554 Sale Price
40% Off
Antique Rare 19th Century Smokey Cinnamon Turkish Oushak Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional 19th century Oushak carpet from western Turkey is a striking example of timeless elegance and bold design. The rug features an unusually oversized border, framing a ...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bespoke Turkish Handmade Patchwork Kilim Rug. Vintage Wool Stripes Plaids Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This Turkish handmade patchwork rug is crafted from carefully selected vintage flatwoven wool kilims, stitched together to create a striking one-of-a-kind design. The patchwork combi...
Category
2010s Turkish Bohemian Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$510 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Turkish Vintage Anatolian Rug 5
3" x 7
11" #16854
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Vintage Anatolian Rug 5'3" x 7'11" #16854 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets functionality. Eleva...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
4x12.4 Ft Traditional Vintage Handmade Turkish Hallway Runner Rug, 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,689 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Large Tribal Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Anatolian large tribal room size carpet handmade during the Mid-20th century.
Measures: 11' 8" x 16' 3"
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Circa 1940 Tan Turkish Kilim Flatweave Rug
Located in New York, NY
7'2 X 9'. This vintage Turkish flat weave Kilim is hand-woven. The simplicity and boldness of this piece can also give a contemporary feel and is able to look at home in both a moder...
Category
20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Beige
Taupe Flatweave Handmade Wool Runner 3
x 12
5"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
This exquisite Turkish flatweave kilim rug is a stunning masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship. Each rug is meticulously handwoven by skilled artisans using age-old techniques tha...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Anatolian Un-dyed Wool Kilim Rug, mid 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
These kilims from Konya region of Eastern Turkey are flat-woven rugs made from high-quality sheep's wool in Kars region of Turkey. These Un-dyed wool kilims feature mostly plain str...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Large Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Oushak large carpet handmade during the Early 20th century.
Measures: 13' 2" x 17' 2"
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Red Floral Oushak
Located in New York, NY
ref c4517
Category
1950s Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$5,000
4.6x7.4 Ft Vintage Handmade Lion Pictorial Pattern Rug, Red Tapestry, 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home with this traditional vintage hand knotted Turkish area rug, crafted from 100% premium wool. This exquisite piece captures the essence o...
Category
1960s Turkish Rustic Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$438 Sale Price
50% Off
Vintage Distressed Rug, Beige and Green Floral Geometric Pattern - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage rug is a 6x10 Turkish distressed piece, made with hand-knotted wool circa mid-20th century. It is an exciting new addition to our collection of distressed Turkish runner...
Category
1950s Turkish Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Turkish Vintage Kilim Flat-Weave Rug in Off White, Brown with Stripe Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Square size Turkish Vintage Kilim Flat-Weave Rug in Brown and off white with Stripe Design. Keivan Woven Arts / rug EN-179669, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa 1950
M...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Ararat Rugs Collection, Modern Flatwoven Kilim Rug, Brown
Beige Zebra Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Modern Flatwoven Kilim Rug from Turkey with a rare and beautiful color composition.
A modern Kilim with a very sharp impression, with very chic shades of brown and beige...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber
$1,280 Sale Price
20% Off
6.6x10 Ft Handmade Turkish Area Rug. Vintage Overdyed Green Rug for Modern Home
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
$958 Sale Price
40% Off
Zabihi Collection Antique Oversize Square Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Oversize rare square Oushak rug. Antique white field, soft green border.
18'3'' x 18'4''
Oushak rugs are a specific type of Turkish rug...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Bohemian Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
4.6x8 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Rug in Purple Color for Contemporary Interior
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
1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$442 Sale Price
40% Off
1960s Blue Multicolor Vintage Turkish Rug 4
8" x 7
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing a one-of-a-kind vintage Turkish hand-knotted wool rug, carefully crafted by skilled artisans using traditional techniques passed down through generations. This exquisite ...
Category
1960s Turkish Tribal Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
The Gilded Haven: A Modern Turkish Oushak Masterpiece in Earthbound Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
52943 New Turkish Oushak Rug, 09'00 x 12'06. Refined yet inviting, this modern hand knotted wool Turkish Oushak rug captures the tranquil essence of contemporary Anatolian artistry, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$4,836 Sale Price
25% Off
2 x 8 Handcrafted Vintage Turkish Anatolian Terracotta Wool Runner
Located in Norwalk, CT
This exquisite handmade piece showcases the rich heritage of Turkish craftsmanship. Woven from premium terracotta wool, it features intricate tribal designs that reflect the cultural...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bolster Turkish Angora Oushak Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an angora Oushak pillow.
12'' x 19''
Category
1910s Turkish Oushak Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
$199 Sale Price
20% Off
6x9.2 Ft Contemporary Hand-Knotted Turkish Wool Area Rug in Green 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...
Category
1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$662 Sale Price
40% Off
Antique Hand-Knotted Tabriz Rug – Refined Persian Floral Design
Located in New York, NY
This antique Tabriz rug showcases a sophisticated floral and vine design, woven with a soft neutral palette of beige, taupe, ivory, and muted blue. The intricate detailing of stylize...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage
Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4501
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged parts of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is cut out fro...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Zabihi Colllection Botanical Vintage Turkish Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A mid 20th Century Turkish Anatolian Rug with a jewel-toned colorful floral design resembling rugs from the Persian Bakhtiari V...
Category
Mid-20th Century Agra Turkish Rugs
Materials
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...
Category
1980s Turkish Rustic Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
Antique Red Turkish Oushak Rug 10
x 12
6
Located in New York, NY
10' x 12'6. The soft peachy-red central field of this antique Oushak rug is surrounded by a magnificent border in soft greens filled with flower heads and trailing vines. The central...
Category
19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Oushak Rug Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak 9
7" x 11
7" #251
Located in Houston, TX
Oushak Rug Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak 9'7" x 11'7" #251
Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces, where elegance meets functio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Soft Green Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
1920s room size oushak in greens and pink
Details
rug no. j4683
size 8' 3" x 11' 2" (251 x 340 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Country Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Aydin Kilim Rug Wool Old Vintage Western Anatolian Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Western Anatolian Antique Kilim from the Aydin region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
This highly collectible antique kilim has wonderful special colors and tex...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
$7,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Mut Kilim Rug Wool Old Eastern Anatolian Handwoven Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Eastern Anatolian Old Vintage Kilim from the Mut, Adana region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
This highly collectible antique kilim has wonderful special colo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
$3,040 Sale Price
20% Off
The Forsyth Woolly Shag Rug - Natural, 9x12
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Introducing The Shag Rug collection. Anne and Maggie grew up with a 1970s Flokati rug their Mom shlepped home from Greece during her world travels. They've been wanting to recreate t...
Category
2010s Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Mohair
$11,400 / item
Antique Black Turkish Mohair Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century one of a kind Turkish Sirt rug woven with mohair wool. These pieces are inspired by traditional tribal weaving's but they are used mostly for decorative purpose...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Mohair
Zabihi Rug Collection Red Turkish Kars Rug Dated 1906
Located in New York, NY
A Primitive early 20th-century Turkish Kars Village Rug with an open field design on a abrashed red ground dated 1906
Details
rug no. j2516
size 6' 7" x 8' 6" (201 x 259 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Futurist Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
21st Century Turkish Oushak Room Size Carpet by Galerie Shabab
Located in New York, NY
A modern Turkish Oushak room size carpet handmade during the 21st century.
Measures: 9' 9" x 13' 6"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Oriental Hand Knotted Vintage Turkish Mini Rug 1
9" x 3
6" #8584
Located in Houston, TX
Oriental Hand Knotted Vintage Turkish Mini Rug 1'9" x 3'6" #8584 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces, where elegance meets functiona...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$149 Sale Price
81% Off
Zabihi Collection Green Vintage Turkish Tulu Plush Rug
Located in New York, NY
a 3rd quarter of the 20th century one of a kind Turkish Tulu one of a kind rug in predominantly green.
5' x 8'2''
Tulus have been woven in the city of Konya, located in Turkey for ...
Category
20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Angora
Vintage Kilim rug in Beige, Brown Striations by Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 5x7 vintage kilim rug from our flatweave selections, originating from Turkey circa 1960-1970. Handwoven in all wool, the rug features a distinctive panel-woven style playing beige-...
Category
1960s Turkish Tribal Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Turkish Oushak Runner Rug 2
6" x 8
#16289
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Runner Rug 2'6" x 8' #16289 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets functionality. Elevate your...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Tulu Rug 2
11" x 17
#10832
Located in Houston, TX
Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Tulu Rug 2'11" x 17' #10832 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces where elegance meets functionality. El...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Rose Bright Yellow Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Turkish Oushak with an all over geometric design on aa rose field. The border is a bright yellow. Accents in bright yellow , light green and gray
Measures: 8...
Category
20th Century Turkish Adam Style Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Kars Rug dated 1906
Located in New York, NY
a Room size turkish Kars rug from the 20th century
Details
rug no. j3470
size 7' 9" x 11' 2" (236 x 340 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Islamic Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Oushak-Style Woven Rug, 8 ft 9 in × 12 ft 2 in, Soft Blue and Beige
Located in Dallas, TX
This contemporary Oushak-style rug presents a refined allover composition framed by a wide border of delicate floral and vine motifs. The palette brings together subdued shades of so...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Silk Hereke Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
An Exquisite Early 20th Century Hereke Silk Prayer Rug
This extraordinary vintage Hereke silk rug, dating from the early 20th century, is a magnificent example of Turkish weaving art...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
$5,900
9.7x13.5 Ft Multicolor Striped Kilim. Adjustable Cotton Rag Rug. Oversize Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Add warmth, texture, and history to your home with this Striped Rag Rug – a colorful, handwoven Turkish Kilim made from 100% natural cotton. These authentic flat-weave rugs were orig...
Category
1970s Turkish Kilim Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton
$2,793 Sale Price
30% Off
Contemporary Ushak Rug with Seljuk Floral Motifs, Handwoven Natural Dye Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This newly crafted Ushak rug revives the visual language of Seljuk Anatolia with a bold, modern sensibility. The rug’s composition draws on 13th-century Seljuk court designs, where g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
Roundel center medallion with quatrefoil starburst interior floral design motif wrapped by minor scalloped Rococo stylized outlines surrounded by long stemmed blossoms with minor bud...
Category
1950s Turkish Oushak Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Malatya Kilim Heybe Rug Wool Vintage Eastern Anatolian Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an Eastern Anatolian Antique Heibe / Heybe Kilim from the Malatya region with metallic threads and a rare, beautiful color composition.
This highly collectible antique kilim...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
$3,840 Sale Price
20% Off
Hand Knotted Vintage Turkish Wool Area Rug with Medallion Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s featuring an elegant medallion design. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$563 Sale Price
44% Off
The Chintz Blossom Royale: A Vintage Turkish Rose Kilim of Exquisite Grandeur
Located in Dallas, TX
70271 Vintage Turkish Rose Kilim Rug, 09'00 x 10'11. There is a certain joy—an unapologetically sumptuous, romantic joy—that only a true rose kilim can deliver, and this exceptional vintage Turkish flat-weave captures that feeling with disarming elegance. Inspired by the whimsical exuberance of Mario Buatta and the polished charm of classic Chintz interiors, this piece transforms a room into a curated tableau of floral opulence. Its open abrashed red field provides a velvety stage for a sweeping display of roses, rendered with a painterly softness that evokes both nostalgia and couture-level restraint.
At the heart of the composition lies a magnificent stylized bouquet, framed by a dramatically cusped medallion that feels almost baroque in its flourish. The artistry here is unmistakable—this is not simply a decorative element, but a celebration of abundance, femininity, and heritage. The roses bloom in shades of cream, teal, emerald, and blush, creating an irresistible, layered depth that feels transported from a lacquered English drawing room or the salon of an old-world grand estate.
Around this lyrical center, a deep black-coffee border intensifies the contrast and adds an air of high drama. The surrounding garlands of roses and foliage echo the central bouquet, unifying the entire composition with a rhythm that is both stately and playful. The interplay of soft pastels against the dark frame creates a chiaroscuro effect, lending the kilim a curated, museum-worthy presence—a rarity among floral flat-weaves.
For collectors and designers with a taste for the extraordinary, this exquisite work of art is more than a textile—it is a statement piece with personality, pedigree, and undeniable magnetism. It evokes the lavish romance of vintage chintz while retaining the crisp geometry and artisanal integrity of Anatolian weaving. This is a treasure for a space that demands charm, sophistication, and a whisper of theatrical luxury.
Also known as: Bessarabian Rose...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Romantic Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,461 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage
Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4447
Located in Tokyo, JP
This beautifully handcrafted cushion cover is made from a vintage Anatolian kilim—once part of a traditional yastik, or small decorative rug used in Turkish homes. Woven in the mid-2...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Zabihi Collection Cherry Red Turkish Rug Small Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th century Turkish rug.
Measures: 12" x 16''
Category
20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
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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