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Material: Silk
Hand-Knotted Hereke Özipek Silk Rug Wall Carpet in Frame, 17 x 17 knots
Located in München, BY
A beautiful, fine and noble Turkish silk carpet/wall carpet from the province of Hereke. It is completely hand-knotted from the finest, softest and most shiny silk and has a very hi...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk, Wood

Djoharian Collection Exclusive Pure Silk Hereke Original Turkish Rug Signed
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Very fine Turkish pure silk Hereke rug from the famous town of finest carpets. Hereke silk carpet / rug Turkey  3.0 x 2.2 ft 91 x 65 cm Rare fine...
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20th Century Turkish Islamic Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Djoharian Collection Exclusive Pure Silk Hereke Original Turkish Rug Signed 5x3
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Very fine Turkish pure silk Hereke rug from the famous town of finest carpets. Hereke silk carpet / rug Turkey  5.0 x 3.0 ft 155 x 95 cm Rare fine Hereke silk carpet, hand-knotted...
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20th Century Turkish Islamic Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

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...
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Late 19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Antique Silk Hereke Rug
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Antique Silk Hereke – This Antique Silk Hereke, measuring 6'8" x 9'2", is a magnificent example of fine Turkish craftsmanship. The tradition of weaving Hereke rugs dates back to the ...
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Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

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...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

100% Silk Vintage Turkish Kayseri Accent Rug, Handmade Wall Hanging. 2x3 Ft
Located in Spring Valley, NY
100% silk vintage handmade Kayseri rug. This extremely finely woven silk rug can bring a sublime, palatial quality to any formal interiors. The shimmering patina and the soft, delica...
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20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Antique 19th Century Silk Turkish Kayseri Rug
Located in Doha, QA
This is a beautiful antique Kayseri Rug with Italian Lions, Cyprus trees and monasteries . Really unique piece and a great collector item. The colours are ...
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Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

20th Century Vintage Hereke Silk Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Add a work of art and a rich story to your home with this extraordinary vintage silk rug from Türkiye's renowned Hereke weaving tradition. Renowned for the Ottoman Empire's palace we...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Antique Turkish Silk and Gold Hereke Tapestry with Flower of the Seven Mountains
Located in Dallas, TX
77024, this opulent antique Turkish silk and gold Hereke tapestry with flower of the seven mountains. Featuring a central medallion of cinnamon-red floating in a cut out medallion of...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Rococo Silk Turkish Rugs

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Gold

Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug with Garden of Paradise Tree of Life Design
Located in Dallas, TX
79160 Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, 03'04 x 05'03. This hand-knotted vintage Turkish silk Hereke rug unveils a vivid pictorial scene, a magnificent Garden of Paradise woven into its very fibers. The Hereke rug's design is a lush tableau, where nature thrives in every corner. At the heart of the composition lies the revered Tree of Life, its roots deep in the earth, its branches reaching to the heavens, surrounded by an array of life in motion—birds, animals, and blossoms—all painted with the delicate brushstrokes of silk. The rich pinks, reds, and soft golds of the field create an ethereal glow, as though the garden itself has been bathed in the first rays of dawn. Each section of the rug feels like a living scene from an ancient fable, where the earth is fertile and alive with movement. In the foreground, gracefully depicted deer and rabbits wander among the trees, their soft fur and gentle presence inviting peace and tranquility. In the background, birds with their vibrant plumage take flight, filling the scene with a sense of freedom and vitality. The interplay of nature’s creatures—feline and winged, terrestrial and celestial—speaks to the balance of life, captured in the woven artistry of Turkish silk. The elegant design weaves seamlessly into the Tree of Life motif, a symbol of eternal growth and renewal, revered across cultures for its deep spiritual meaning. The trees bloom with abundant blossoms, their pink flowers echoing the natural beauty surrounding them. With each knot, this Hereke rug conjures the timeless beauty of the garden as a reflection of paradise...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Collectible Turkish Rug - Hereke with signature, 100% silk - No. 747
Located in Paris, FR
A stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower We are a family business specializing in the purchase, sale and expertise of old, modern and contemporary tapestries, rugs, kilims and textiles....
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1940s Turkish Tribal Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Mid 20th C. Pillow Cases Made from Vintage Anatolian Cover
Located in Istanbul, TR
This pillow case is made from a vintage Anatolian cotton cover. Hand done silk stitching on it is our addition to the piece to give it a fine detail. It does not come with inserts...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Silk Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Royal Ozipek silk carpet/tapestry Hereke signed, 20th Century. blue
Located in Berlin, DE
Royal Ozipek silk carpet/tapestry Hereke signed, 20th Century This hand-knotted Hereke rug is a magnificent addition to your living space. Once intended for imperial palaces, the de...
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20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Zabihi Collection Silk Pictorial Herekeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
3rd quarter of the 20th century Fine Turkish silk one-of-a-kind Herekeh rug with a beautiful pictorial animal garden design Measures: 1'4'' x 1'11'.
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Prayer Rug, Koum Kapi Inspired by Zareh Penyamin
Located in Dallas, TX
77218 Vintage Turkish Hereke Silk Prayer Rug, 04’00 x 06’00. Effortless beauty meets timeless appeal in this vintage Turkish silk Hereke prayer rug. The stylish levels of complexity and refined color palette woven into this piece work together evoking worldly sophistication. This hand knotted vintage Turkish silk Hereke prayer rug, inspired by the renowned Zareh Penyamin and the intricate artistry of Koum Kapi...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Islamic Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

A Kum Kapi Silk and Metal Thread Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Kum Kapi unusual Polonaise design silk and metal thread rug Size : 142×210 cm Kumkapı was a village with Armenian population where pure silk rugs with extraordinary quality were wo...
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19th Century Turkish Antique Silk Turkish Rugs

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Metal

Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Area Rug in Prayer Pattern in Green, Ivory
Located in Barrington, IL
This exquisite Turkish silk prayer rug is a superb example of the refined artistry for which Hereke weavers are celebrated. Presented in a rare and enchanting palette of green, orang...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk, Cotton

Pure Silk Hereke Ozipek Turkish Rug Signed
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Very fine Turkish pure silk Hereke prayer rug from the famous Ozipek workshop. Fine Hereke Silk Rug – Ozipek Workshop Signed 101 x 76 cm (3.31 x 2.49 ft / 39.8 x 29.9 in) Late 20th Century Origin: Hereke, Turkey Manufacture: Ozipek (Özipek) workshop Period: 4th quarter of the 20th century (circa 1975–1999) Signature: Yes, signed in cartouche Condition: Excellent, collectible condition This exquisite Hereke silk rug, handwoven in the famous weaving town of Hereke, Turkey, is a masterclass in elegance, symmetry, and artistic finesse. Measuring 101 x 76 cm (3.31 x 2.49 ft / 39.8 x 29.9 in), it is a signed work from the renowned Ozipek (Özipek) workshop, one of the most respected names in modern Hereke silk weaving. Historical Background – Hereke & Imperial Ties: The town of Hereke, located near Istanbul, rose to prominence in the mid-19th century when Sultan Abdulmecid I founded the Imperial Hereke Weaving Factory in 1843. The goal was to produce the finest carpets for the Ottoman palaces, using silk, wool, and gold threads. These carpets were not only for domestic splendor but also served as diplomatic gifts. In the late 19th century, Hereke carpets gained recognition across Europe — especially in Germany, where Kaiser Wilhelm II became an admirer. On his visits to the Ottoman Empire, the Kaiser received several Hereke rugs as official gifts and reportedly commissioned carpets for his palaces, including Neues Palais in Potsdam. This cross-cultural appreciation helped cement Hereke’s reputation as a producer of imperial-quality rugs. Ozipek Workshop: The Ozipek workshop (sometimes spelled Özipek), active from the mid-20th century onward, continued the Hereke tradition of ultra-fine silk weaving. They are known for their high knot density, refined drawing, and classical Ottoman-Persian motifs. Rugs from this workshop are often signed, as seen in this piece, and are highly valued by collectors. Design & Pattern: This Hereke silk rug features a classic central medallion surrounded by an elegant arrangement of floral motifs, birds and delicate arabesques, creating a perfect symmetry. The field is richly detailed with scrolling vines, lotus blossoms, and stylized palmettes. The border is framed by narrow guard bands with complementary floral accents, enhancing the refined structure of the composition. This type of design reflects a synthesis of Persian Safavid influence and Ottoman decorative aesthetics, which is typical of elite Hereke production. Dominant Colors (Pantone Approximation): Royal Red – Pantone 7621 C (Main field and floral accents) Champagne Gold – Pantone 7506 C (Medallion and border highlights) Midnight Navy – Pantone 2766 C (Outlines and field contrast) Ivory Silk – Pantone 7527 C (Background and border fill) Technical Details: Material: 100% natural silk (warp, weft, and pile) Technique: Hand-knotted (double knot / Turkish knot) Knot Density: Exceptionally fine – often 1,000,000+ knots/m² (up to 654 knots/in²) Use: Collector's item, wall hanging, or luxury décor Signed: Yes, within the border This signed Hereke silk rug by Ozipek is not merely a decorative piece but a testament to imperial textile heritage, offering a tangible connection to the grandeur of the Ottoman court and its European patrons. Its fine craftsmanship, intricate design, and luxurious silk composition make it a sought-after treasure for connoisseurs of fine textiles and classical Turkish weaving. Production method: Hand-knotted Shape: Rectangular Colors: brown-red, gold, beige, black Pile height: approx. 2 – 3 mm Knot density: per m² 1,000,000, kpsi 654 inch² A+ export quality Made in Hereke, Türkiye by the Özipek workshop Usage: Tapestry, Floor Carpet Sustainable: Yes, from natural products Fair Trade: Yes, Label Step Fair Trade Carpets, no child labor, ecologically compatible production. We are Label Step Fair Trade Partners. Hereke silk carpets have always been among the exquisite works of art in carpet production. Its origins go back to the Ottoman Sultan Abdülmecid I, who founded the Hereke Imperial Manufactory to produce all the textiles for his Dolmabahçe Palace on the Bosphorus. Due to the friendship between the German Empire and the Ottoman Empire, there were plenty of contacts between the oriental art of weaving and European customers. As is well known, a particularly great admirer of Hereke carpets was Kaiser Wilhelm II, who brought an impressive collection of exquisite carpets from Hereke with him in 1894. In the 20th century Hereke has developed into the most important production site for exquisite silk carpets. Floral carpets and prayer rugs in sizes 90 x 60 cm, 120 x 80 cm, 150 x 100 cm and 200 x 130 cm are common. Larger carpets are also available, but due to their high price these are much rarer. Simple qualities in wool on cotton warp start with a knot density of approx. 300,000 knots per m², particularly fine pieces reach fineness of over 4,000,000 knots per m². A floral drawing or floral repeat is typical. Well-known weaving masters or manufacturers are Ozipek, Derin, Han Hali. Turkish Hereke silk rugs are the most exclusive and highly priced rugs of all silk rugs...
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20th Century Turkish Islamic Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

20th Century Silk Hereke Rug - Vintage Turkish Silk Rug, Hereke Silk Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
20th Century Silk Hereke Rug - Vintage Turkish Silk Rug, Hereke Silk Rug This 20th century antique silk Hereke carpet is an eye-catching work of a...
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20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Turkish Hereke Rug Silk Metal Signed
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is a semi-antique Hereke silk and metal threaded rug woven in Turkey during the last quarter of the 20th century circa 1970-2000's and measures...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Other Silk Turkish Rugs

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Metal

Small Hereke Pure Silk Turkish Rug
Located in Vilnius, LT
Very fine hand knotted small Turkish pure silk Hereke rug.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Pillowcase Made from a 1960s Hemp Rug
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pillowcase made from a 1960s hemp rug. It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended. Ivory stitching is in silk and hand d...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk, Hemp

Bobyrug’s Beautiful vintage Turkish Kayseri silk rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice vintage Turkish Kayseri rug with a beautiful mihrab design and nice colours with a green field with blue, orange and pink in design, entirely hand knotted with silk on cotton fo...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tabriz Silk Turkish Rugs

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Cotton, Silk

Antique Hereke Silk Rug - 20th Century Turkish Hereke Silk Rug, Vintage Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Antique Hereke Silk Rug Vintage Silk Rug 20th Century Turkish Hereke Silk Rug This magnificent carpet is a masterpiece, every inch of which is woven with precision and care, tellin...
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20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

1920 s Turkish Silk Hereke Tree of Life Carpet with Ottoman Empire Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78665 Antique Turkish Silk Hereke Prayer Rug, 03'05 x 05'03. An extraordinary masterpiece of cultural distinction and refined artistry, this hand-knotted antique Turkish silk Hereke ...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Louis XVI Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Vintage Pink Turkish Silk Hereke Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76935 Rare Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, 09’10 x 13’10. Woven in the legendary town of Hereke, this monumental hand-knotted vintage Turkish silk rug is a sanctuary of refinement—a...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Romantic Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Early 20th Century Signed Silk Hereke Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Hereke carpets are a world-renowned symbol of the art of weaving, bringing the splendor of Ottoman palaces to homes. This special piece, woven in the early 20th century, dazzles with...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Antique Anatolian Kumkapi Silk Rug Circa 1920’s
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Kumkapı Silk Rug Circa 1920’s Kumkapı was a village with Armenian population where pure silk rugs with extraordinary quality were woven in the 19th century. Although it is fishing v...
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20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Pillowcase Made from a 1960s Hemp Rug
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry Cleaning is reccommended. Ivory stitching is in silk and hand done.  
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk, Hemp

Impressive Ozipek silk carpet/tapestry Hereke signed, 20th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Impressive Ozipek silk carpet/tapestry Hereke signed, 20th Century This hand-knotted Hereke rug is a magnificent addition to your living space. Once intended for imperial palaces, t...
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20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Antique Authentic Silk and Metal Turkish Hereke Fine Exceptional 10x13 Garden
Located in New York, NY
Museum Quality Antique Silk Hereke Fine 100% Silk High Quality Silk Hereke 9'8" x 13'10" 295cm x 422cm "This is one of the highest quality antiq...
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1920s Turkish Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Ivory Pillow Case Fashioned from a Vintage Anatolian Coverlet, Mid 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
This Pillow case id made from a vintage cotton coverlet made during mid 20th c. in Southern Anatolia, Turkey. The silk stitching on it is hand done by us. It does not come with an...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Silk Turkish Rugs

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Cotton, Silk

Extremely Fine Silk Hereke Rug
Located in Gainesville, VA
An exceptionally fine Turkish Hereke rug, originating from Turkey in the late 20th century, this piece is a true marvel of artistry and craftsmanship. Woven entirely from 100% silk, ...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Black Tabriz Rug 2 7 x 10 3
Located in New York, NY
A Tabriz rug/carpet is a type in the general category of Persian carpets from the city of Tabriz, the capital city of East Azarbaijan Province in North West of Iran totally populated...
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1970s Persian Tabriz Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Silk

Black Tabriz Rug 2
7

 x 10
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Black Tabriz Rug 2
7

 x 10
3
$2,880 Sale Price
85% Off
Silk Anatolian Hereke Rug - Early 20th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Silk Anatolian Hereke Rug - Early 20th Century Bring a refined example of Turkish weaving into your home with this rare early 20th-century Hereke silk carpet. Hereke was once renown...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Handmade Vintage Turkish Hereke Silk Prayer Rug, 1970s, 1D16
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade vintage Turkish Hereke rug made in natural silk and prayer design. The rug is from the middle of 20th century in original good condition. -Condition: original good, -c...
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1970s Turkish Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Ivory Pillow Case Fashioned from a Vintage Anatolian Coverlet, Mid 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
This pillow case id made from a vintage cotton coverlet made during mid 20th c. in Southern Anatolia, Turkey. The silk stitching on it is hand done by us. It does not come with an...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Silk Turkish Rugs

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Cotton, Silk

20th Century Silk Hereke Prayer Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This elegant silk Hereke rug was meticulously woven in the mid-20th century at the renowned weaving workshops of Hereke, Turkey. Made entirely of pure silk, it stands out not only fo...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

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

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Metal

Early 20th Century Silk Hereke Rug - Vintage Turkish Silk Rug, Silk Hereke Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
NW Turkey, around 1970. Pile material and chain pure silk. Top right signed with “Hereke”. Fine knotting (15×15 knots per cm.). On a midnight blue background lies a finely drawn red ...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Ottoman Large Silkwork Textile Botanical Embroidery Hanging
Located in Downingtown, PA
Large Ottoman Silkwork Textile with Botanical Embroidery, Circa 1880 This magnificent, large-scale Ottoman silkwork textile is a superb example of late 19th-century embroidery. The...
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19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

1960 s Turkish Silk Hereke Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78515 Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, 01'06 x 02'05. A sublime expression of rarity and refinement, this vintage hand-knotted Turkish silk Hereke rug offers an immersive experience ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Nouveau Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

New Contemporary Oushak Wool and Silk Rug with Transitional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
30366 New Contemporary Oushak wool and silk rug with Transitional style. This hand knotted wool and silk Oushak accent rug features an all-over botanical pattern composed of large, l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Oushak Silk Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Bobyrug’s Wonderful Antique Silk Turkish Cesareh Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful early 20th century fine Turkish pictorial rug with a beautiful design of the nature and garden with animals, entirely and very finely hand knotted with silk velvet on ...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Tabriz Silk Turkish Rugs

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Cotton, Silk

Rug Kilim’s Modern Classics rug in Gray with Geometric Floral Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and silk, this 9x12 rug is a new release from the Modern Classics Collection by Rug & Kilim. Its design features geometric floral patterns with bold industrial t...
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2010s Turkish Modern Silk Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Antique Turkish Rug 4 5 x 4 6
Located in New York, NY
Antique Turkish Rug 4'5'' x 4'6''. The carpets, scatters, runners, long rugs and bags of the towns, villages and tribes of Anatolia, including: Oushak, Ghiordes, Kula, Ladik, Hereke,...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Antique Turkish Rug 4
5

 x 4
6
Antique Turkish Rug 4
5

 x 4
6
$2,160 Sale Price
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Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21685 vintage Turkish silk Hereke rug with Art Nouveau style 05'01 x 08'00. Warm and inviting with incredible detail and texture, this hand-knotted silk vintage Turkish Hereke rug ch...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Art Nouveau Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Antique Turkish Silk Kayseri Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Kayseri carpet from the first quarter of the 20th century.
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20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Nazmiyal Collection Silk Wool Large Textured Contemporary Rug 14 3" x 15 9"
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Silk & Wool Large Textured Contemporary Rug, Country of origin: Turkey, Circa date: Modern
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Silk Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Vintage Ivory and Black Turkish Silk Hereke Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
77475 Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, 08'06 x 10'02. In the rarefied world of silk carpets, few pieces attain the celestial refinement of this hand-knotted vintage Turkish Hereke ru...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Art Nouveau Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Handmade Carpet Turkish Silk Rug, Traditional Green Oriental Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
This fine Turkish silk rug was woven with the finest organic materials. The central design has been woven on a cream background with beige and green accents that make up the symmetri...
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Late 19th Century Turkish Victorian Antique Silk Turkish Rugs

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Cotton, Silk, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vintage Turkish Herekeh Rug in Pure Silk - Size: 5 0x3 5
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Herekeh Rug in Pure Silk 5'0x3'5 Key Details: Pile: Silk Foundation: Silk Origin: Herekeh Design: prayer Approximate Age: Quality (KPI): 650 Condition: Good Dimension:5'0x3'5 Inve...
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20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

17th Century Ottoman Textile - Antique Ottoman Rug, Antique Textile
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This special collector's item is a rare and valuable textile from the Ottoman period, dating from the 17th century. This work, expertly woven from cotton and silk, is adorned with sy...
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17th Century Turkish Antique Silk Turkish Rugs

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Cotton, Silk

Antique Rugs Pure Silk Rugs, Turkish Rugs Oriental Handmade Carpet from Turkey
Located in Wembley, GB
This is an example of handmade carpet finely hand-knotted vintage rugs from Central Anatolia with a Classic all-over floral rug design of small patterns. The high-quality wool pile on a strong silk foundation and excellent original condition let this deep purple rug...
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Early 1900s Turkish Oushak Antique Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk, Organic Material

Vintage Turkish Silk Kilim Rug with Modern Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
​70792 Vintage Turkish Silk Kilim Rug with Modern Tribal Style. ​With its vibrant earth-tone colors and tribal style, this hand-woven silk Turkish k...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Handmade Carpet Pure Silk Rug, Elegant Turkish Herekeh Oriental Rugs
Located in Wembley, GB
The handmade carpet manufacturing of these masterpieces' luxury rugs began in late the 19th century. This oriental rug was woven in Asian Anatolia, Turkey in the historic city of Hereke. In the mid-19th century, Sultan Abdul Majid proclaimed Hereke to be the royal weaving village. The silk rugs woven there were considered the finest in the world. All examples used select Borsa silk which is the finest quality carpet silk. The Sultan required that all of the silk rugs woven in Hereke had to be signed with the name Hereke. These carpets were regularly woven for the aristocracy in Europe, Asia, and The Middle East. The design of this rug is unique because it is an interpretation of the famous 17th century Mughal carpet from India. The Mughal carpet was exhibited in the Metropolitan Museum and was illustrated in the book called Flowers Under Foot...
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1970s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk, Organic Material

Pillowcase Made from a 1960s Hemp Rug
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pillowcase Made from a 1960s Hemp rug It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry Cleaning is reccommended. Ivory stitching is in silk and hand d...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk, Hemp

Ivory Pillow Case Fashioned from a Vintage Anatolian Coverlet, Mid 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
This Pillow Case id made from a vintage cotton and wool coverlet made during mid 20th c. in Western Anatolia, Turkey. The silk stitching on it is hand done by us. It does not come...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Silk Turkish Rugs

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Cotton, Silk

Vintage Turkish Silk Herekeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish silk Herekeh carpet from the mid-20th century.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Vintage Turkish Silk Herekeh Rug
Vintage Turkish Silk Herekeh Rug
$15,000 Sale Price
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Vintage Turkish Silk Rugs for Sale on 1stDibs: Shop Hereke Silk Rugs, Handmade Turkish Silk Kilims and Other 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. The styles and different types of Turkish rugs are defined both by weaving method and region, city or village of origin. Silk Turkish rugs are a popular iteration of these cherished textiles.

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.”

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. Still made in the coastal Turkish town of Hereke, these woven jewels — with their exquisite, highly intricate floral patterns crafted from wool, cotton and silk and frequently enhanced with gold and silver threads — are much sought-after by collectors and decorators the world over.

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.

The best carpets are woven or knotted using the classic Ghiordes knot and made from wool, cottoncamel or other animal hair or — in the most luxurious examples — silk. 

Find antique and vintage Turkish silk rugs for sale 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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