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Turkish Rugs For Sale
6.3x9.7 Ft Brown Color Handmade Area Rug from Turkey. Great 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
1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$727 Sale Price
40% Off
Zabihi Collection Vintage Reindeer Turkish Mini Rug
Located in New York, NY
mid 20th-century turkish rug depicting a deer
Details
rug no. j3835
size 1' 5" x 1' 11" (43 x 58 cm)
Category
Mid-20th Century Adirondack Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Oushak Rug Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak 5
1" x 7
3" #2305
Located in Houston, TX
Oushak Rug Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak 5'1" x 7'3" #2305
Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces, where elegance meets functio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
4.2x6 Ft Semi Antique Turkish Rug, Circa 1940
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand-knotted semi antique Turkish rug from 1940s.
The rug is made of medium wool pile on wool foundation. It is heavy and lays flat ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$867 Sale Price
50% Off
Blue Floral Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 7
x 8
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
5.6x7 Ft Hand-Woven Vintage Kilim Rug with Stripes. 100% Wool Floor Covering
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage handwoven Kilim (flat-woven rug) from Eastern Turkey. 100% natural Wool.
This type of kilims were produced across Anatolia throughout 20th century for daily use rather than...
Category
1970s Turkish Kilim Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$322 Sale Price
50% Off
Antique Hand-Knotted Kars Rug – Tribal Geometric Design
Located in New York, NY
This antique Kars rug features a striking tribal geometric design, woven in a warm palette of sandy beige, soft ivory, and subtle accents of muted blue. The structured composition is...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Gabbeh Tribal Rug in Polychromatic Geometric Pattern by Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A vintage 2x3 Persian Gabbeh rug, from a grand new entry in Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare tribal pieces. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960.
On th...
Category
1950s Turkish Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,024 Sale Price
20% Off
Pictorial Vintage Turkish Pigeon Rug
Located in New York, NY
mid-20th century Turkish Anatolian with 2 pigeons.
1'10'' x 2'4''
Category
20th Century Persian Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Turkish Karabagh Runner Rug
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Turkish Karabagh flat weave wool runner rug circa 1920. Hand woven in warm natural colors, the center is decorated with an all over geometric floral pattern in straight rows, surro...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Anatolian Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Anatolian rug from the mid-20th century.
Measures: 2' 2" x 3' 1"
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$900 Sale Price
20% Off
2.3x12.2 Ft Adjustable. Bohemian Handmade Cotton Rag Rug. Vintage Runner Kilim
Located in Spring Valley, NY
An authentic flat-weave (Kilim) from Eastern Turkey, handwoven by Nomads to be used as floor coverings in their tents and winter homes. This kilim feature...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton
$585 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage Old Chuval Kilim Cuval Rug Nomadic Anatolian Natural Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a beautifully detailed old Chuval kilim, featuring a bold, three-dimensional texture and precise geometric patterns. Originally used by nomadic tribes as a storage bag for tr...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A Vintage Turkish Oushak room size carpet with a central column of lozenges, cruciforms, and bent leaf brackets, flanked by two columns of conjoined complex Harshang palmettes. The n...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Runner, Mosaic-Inspired Multicolor Geometric Design -Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage rug is a 3x10 Turkish distressed piece, made with hand-knotted wool circa mid-20th century. It is an exciting new addition to our collection of distressed Turkish rugs.
...
Category
1950s Turkish Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Minimalist Handmade "Tulu" Rug, 100% Wool, Made-to-Order, Customizable, 4x6 ft
Located in Spring Valley, NY
100% Natural Hand-Spun Wool of finest quality.
These beautiful hand-knotted rugs are produced from scratch in our atelier located in Central Anatolia, famous for being one of the wo...
Category
2010s Turkish Minimalist Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$503 Sale Price
40% Off
Narrow Turkish Runner
Located in New York, NY
A lovely turkish runner from the middle of the 20th century with a floral motif on a teal ground
Measures: 1'11''x 11'4''.
Category
20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,000
Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug in Beige, Orange, Tiger Pictorial by Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 4x6 Gabbeh Persian rug is from the latest entries in Rug & Kilim’s rare tribal curations. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960.
Further On the Design:
This tribal provenance is one of the most primitive, and collectible shabby-chic styles in handmade nomadic rugs. Exceptional Gabbehs like this creation are known for thick, lush pile, vibrant modern colors and archaic patterns. This particular design enjoys a rare tiger...
Category
1950s Turkish Tribal Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$6,240 Sale Price
20% Off
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Azari Animal Scenic Rug
Located in New York, NY
a Turkish Azari Pictorial room size Rug from the late 20th century
Details
rug no. j3951
size 8' 6" x 10' 6" (259 x 320 cm)
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Rare Antique Ottoman Silk and Metal Embroidery
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 19th century Turkish ottoman embroidery with nice design and green field color, entirely hand embroidered with golden metal on silk foundation.
✨✨✨
"Experience the ep...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
6.7x9.8 Ft Plain Solid Burnt Orange Turkish Rug. Modern Handmade Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish area rug re-dyed in burnt orange color for contemporary interiors.
Finely hand knotted, low wool pile on cotton foundation. Professionally washed.
Sturdy and can be...
Category
1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$574 Sale Price
40% Off
Contemporary Turkish Room Size Carpet in the style of Le Corbusier
By Le Corbusier
Located in New York, NY
A modern Turkish room size carpet handmade during the 21st century in the style of Le Corbusier.
Measures: 9' 0" x 11' 9"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
4x6 ft Handmade Checkered Design Tulu Rug in Soft Pink
Beige. 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
100% Hand-spun wool of finest quality. Measures : 4x6 ft.
Available as seen or can be custom produced in any design, size, color combination and pile thickness requested.
These bea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$503 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Zabihi Collection Large Scale Pink Turkish Kars Oversize Rug
Located in New York, NY
Large Scaled Pattern 20th Century Turkish Kars rug dated 1906
rug no. j3252
size 11' 11" x 15' 2" (363 x 462 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Romantic Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Zeki Müren Rug with Bold Cubist Deco Geometric Patterns - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool and originating from Turkey circa 1960-1970, this 6x13 vintage rug is an exciting new piece in Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Pasha Collection—a curation belie...
Category
1950s Turkish Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$6,400 Sale Price
20% Off
5x7.8 Ft Patchwork Rug, Handmade from Vintage Carpets. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Assorted pieces of mid-20th century hand knotted Anatolian rugs were washed, sheared, re-dyed in various colors, cut into geometric shapes then stitched together by hand to create th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$396 Sale Price / item
50% Off
3x11.7 Ft 1960s Runner Rug for Kitchen. Handmade Hallway Rug. Turkish Stair Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home with this traditional vintage handmade Turkish runner rug, meticulously hand-knotted by skilled artisans using a luxurious blend of wool...
Category
1960s Turkish Rustic Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$942 Sale Price
40% Off
Semi Old Vintage Handwoven Wool Mut Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a South Anatolian Vintage / Semi-old Handwoven Kilim from the town of Mut in Mersin Province, located in the Mediterranean region of Anatolia, Turkey. These kilims are renown...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber
$456 Sale Price
20% Off
Brick Red Turkish Modernist Carpet
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind mid-20th century Turkish modernist style rug in brick red. Border is in soft green
Measures: 2'6" x 4'2".
Category
20th Century Turkish Minimalist Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
The Imperial Crimson Court: A Late-19th-Century Oushak Masterpiece of Nobility
Located in Dallas, TX
79428 Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 11'10 x 17'09. This extraordinary late-19th-century Turkish Oushak is the kind of textile that belongs in the company of connoisseurs, museums, and collectors who understand the quiet power of provenance. Its commanding crimson field—voluptuous, luminous, and unmistakably aristocratic—immediately recalls the celebrated red Oushak displayed in Thomas Eakins’ 1876 Portrait...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Solid Indigo Blue Color Handknotted Tulu Rug. All Wool. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Transform your space with the understated luxury of our Moroccan-style hand-knotted Tulu rug, inspired by the heritage-rich designs of the Beni Ourain tribes. This rug is a celebrati...
Category
2010s Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,095 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Ararat Rugs Mamluk Wagireh Rug with Jerrehian Border Design Egypt Revival Carpet
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The design source of the rug comes from the possession of Endre Unger, which was sold at Sotheby’s in 1992. That rug with the central star was designed in the early 16th-century rug ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$320 Sale Price
20% Off
Turkish Shabby Chic Collection 1960
Located in New York, NY
ref 66188
Category
1960s Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug
Kilim’s Tiger Skin Rug in Rust with Black and Gold Pictorial
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 5x8 modern tiger skin rug originating from Turkey, is a bold addition to the Rug & Kilim Tiger rugs line of their Modern Classics Collection.
On the Desi...
Category
2010s Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
3x11.7 Ft Wool Runner Rug. Corridor Carpet. Kitchen Rug. Hallway Rug. Stair Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish runner rug. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on wool foundation. Very good condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (deep washed professional...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$587 Sale Price
40% Off
Early 20th Century, Anatolian Turkish Kilim
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning early 20th century Anatolian Turkish kilim rug with the most wonderful stylized crab pattern woven in myriad brilliant colors, and woven in two narrow panels...
Category
1940s Turkish Kilim Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
6x9.2 Ft Handmade Mid-Century Turkish Wool Area Rug Over-Dyed in Emerald Green
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
$701 Sale Price
40% Off
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Small Tribal Rug
Located in New York, NY
a tribal 20th century Turkish Anatolian small size rug
Details
rug no. y1563
size 2' x 2' 8"
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Country Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Tulu Rug Made in Central Anatolia in Pure Wool
Located in Istanbul, TR
A rug made in the style of traditional Karapinar Tulu rugs with great quality wool and a great texture.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs
Vintage Old Striped Kilim Balikesir Rug Western Anatolian Natural Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This Striped Old Runner Kilim is a traditional handwoven piece from Western Turkey. It measures approximately 98cm x 245cm and is made from 100% high-quality wool.
Design & Features...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Orange Antique Oushak Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century orange color antique turkish oushak scatter throw size rug
Measures: 2' x 4'1”.
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
9x12 Ft Moroccan style Handmade Rug. 100% Natural Wool. Custom Options Available
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
2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,889 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Zabihi Collection Tribal Turkish Runner
Located in New York, NY
A Turkish runner with a geometric design on a brown field
3'4'' x 11'6''
Category
20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
5.7x9.6 Ft Yellow Area Rug From Turkey, Hand Knotted Contemporary Wool 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
$514 Sale Price
40% Off
Antique Yahyali Kayseri Kilim Central Anatolia Old Rug Turkish Wool Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an antique Central Anatolian Kilim from the Yahyali region in Kayseri with a rare and beautiful color composition.
The earliest recorded occupation of Kayseri dates back to ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
$2,080 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Turkish Embroidered Flat-Weave Rug with Geometric Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Turkish Embroidered Flat-Weave Rug with Geometric Design.
Keivan Woven Arts- Geometric design vintage Kilim gallery rug from Turkey rug EN-111006, country of origin / type: ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Distressed Runner Rug, Polychromatic Geometric Design - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage runner rug is a 2x8 Turkish distressed piece, made with hand-knotted wool circa mid-20th century. It is an exciting new addition to our collection of distressed Turkish ...
Category
1950s Turkish Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,360 Sale Price
20% Off
4.7x8.6 Ft Shabby Chic Handmade Area Rug. Green Color. Distressed Floor Covering
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
$477 Sale Price
40% Off
Zabihi Collection Antique Anatolian Turkish Small Tribal Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Anatolian Turkish yastik rug
1'10'' x 2'7''
Category
20th Century Asian Black Forest Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Flatweave Kilim Runner
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Turkish flatweave kilim runner, measuring 2' 0" x 6' 3", exemplifies the enduring beauty of Anatolian textile traditions through its simplicity and organic pale...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Konya Kilim Rug Wool Old Central Anatolian Traditional Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Central Anatolian Antique Kilim from the Konya 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
$5,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Turkish Vintage Anatolian Runner Rug 3
1" x 12
7" #16909
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Vintage Anatolian Runner Rug 3'1" x 12'7" #16909 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
Oriental Hand Knotted Vintage Turkish Mini Rug 1
8" x 3
3" #8678
Located in Houston, TX
Oriental Hand Knotted Vintage Turkish Mini Rug 1'8" x 3'3" #8678 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
79% Off
Ararat Rugs the Green Color Rug, Modern Impressionist River Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
This unique design rug is interpreted by our designers with a mixture of Ararat Rugs’ soft green tone natural dyed hand-spun yarns. This modern rug is reminiscent of a scene in impre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
1950s Vintage Tribal Runner in Orange Multihued Geometric Pattern by Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, a 3x10 runner from Rug & Kilim’s latest curation of rare tribal rugs.
Originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, the piece enjoys diamond patterns with latch ...
Category
1950s Turkish Tribal Vintage Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
4.8x12.7 Ft Vintage Hand Knotted Anatolian Wool Runner for Traditional Interiors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage runner rug from Turkey. It has distressed low wool pile on cotton foundation and features multiple medallion design in soft colors. It has been washed professionally, the r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Wool
$707 Sale Price
70% Off
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Flatweave Kilim Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-20th century Turkish Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 6' 10" x 9' 2", embodies the minimalist beauty and timeless appeal of traditional Anatolian weaving. Its design features ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim 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
Large Anatolian Neutral Wool Kilim Rug, mid 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
These kilims from Konya region of Central Turkey are flat-woven rugs made from high-quality sheep's wool in the Konya region of Turkey. These neutral-colored kilims feature mostly p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
The Gem Rug by Sister by Studio Ashby
Located in London, GB
A jewel in coral-like colour combinations, The Gem Rug is made in Bhadohi, India. Hand-dyed and spun from natural wool, it is then knotted by hand, by skilled local weavers. The pile is voluptuous, a shaggy texture primed for playfighting and bare feet. Inspired by Oushak rugs from Western Turkey, this richly coloured rug beams in gold, saffron and cinnamon, adding luxury and lumpy comfort to any flooring or space.
Collaborating with Label Step, a non-profit organisation focused on fair trade, to promote the well-being of weavers within the carpet industry.
Materials
Hand-dyed, hand-spun natural wool
If you're looking for something unique, we also provide the option to create a bespoke rug size tailored just for you.
About Us
Sister by Studio Ashby...
Category
2010s Indian Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,248 / item
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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