Skip to main content

Silk Turkish Rugs

to
147
Width
to
Length
to
346
68
23
22
10
5
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
5
40
301
91
71
94
73
6
7
8
6
5
6
5
18
7
2
17,750
24,618
23,406
4,031
537
228
114
437
434
434
419
401
383
383
18
15
10
3
1
1
Material: 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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton, 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 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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Silk

Antique Turkish Silk Kaysari Rug
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An exquisite Antique Turkish Silk Kaysari Rug (4'7" x 6'5") exemplifying the refined weaving tradition of Kayseri, central Turkey, renowned for its luxurious silk textiles. Hand-knot...
Category

Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silver

Kilim Perde Pillow Case from Anatolia Turkey, 1960s
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended.   
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Rug in White with Subtle Circle Pattern - “Harmony”
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool, this 9x12 contemporary rug “Harmony” features a subtle single-circle geometric pattern. On the Design: Connoisseurs may admire this minimalist rug where a su...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Fine Kayseri Silk Rug in Elegant Panel Design – Hand-Knotted in Turkey
Located in Berlin, DE
This exquisite hand-knotted Kayseri silk rug is a splendid example of the refined weaving tradition for which the region is renowned. Its richly detailed panel design, composed of nu...
Category

20th Century Turkish Art Deco Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Magnificent Floral Silk Rugs, Turkish Hereke Oriental Rug Handmade Carpet
Located in Wembley, GB
The manufacturing of these masterpieces luxury oriental rugs began late the 19th century. This handmade carpet 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 were 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, published by the Museum. The carpet has 1200 knots per square inch, and the entire field is woven of silver/metallic thread. The signature (see detail photos) is written in the ottoman script and says Use Ipek, which was the premier workshops in Hereke during the 1980s. Magnificent floral silk rugs...
Category

1980s Turkish Oushak Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk, Organic Material

Antique Kayseri Rug in Green and Beige-Brown Floral Pattern by Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in a rare metallic thread with silk and originating from Turkey circa 1920-1930, this antique 4x6 Kayseri rug is an artful piece of pictorial representation. The Fine cr...
Category

1920s Turkish Other Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Hereke Red Beige Silk Square Rug Motifs Floral Pattern by Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted with a luminous, high-quality silk in a combination of vivid and rustic red and beige colorways, this antique Hereke rug originates fr...
Category

1880s Turkish Antique Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Hand-Knotted Antique Hereke Rug in Beige Geometric Pattern by Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A spectacular antique 4x6 Hereke rug of hand-knotted silk and metal yarns, originating from Turkey circa 1910-1920. Enjoying a subtle pink accent atop beige-brown colorways, complementing a unique series of geometric and pictorial allusions. Further on the design: The natural sheen of the silk and metallic yarns lends a luxurious play of the light to this unique, sophisticated colorway pallet. Furthermore the luster highlights the soothing repetition of patterns both in the border and repeating pictorial field figures. Connoisseurs may note these intriguing symbols resemble classic bird depictions with a variety of cultural interpretations. A pleasing marriage of sophistication, detail, and comfort among antique Hereke rugs...
Category

1910s Turkish Other Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Yarn, Silk

Vintage Anatolian Turkish Silk Area Rug in Prayer Pattern in Red, Green
Located in Barrington, IL
A magnificent late 19th-century Turkish all-silk prayer rug in the traditional Mihrab design, this exquisite textile exemplifies the masterful artistry of Ottoman silk weaving. Handw...
Category

Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

A Kum Kapi Silk and Metal Thread Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
A Kum Kapi Silk and Metal Thread Rug Kumkapı was a village with Armenian population where pure silk rugs with extraordinary quality were woven in the 19th century. Although it is fi...
Category

19th Century Turkish Antique Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Metallic Thread

Silk Heriz Rug, Mid-19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Silk Heriz Rug, Mid 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 4'4" W x 5'8" L
Category

Mid-19th Century Persian Antique Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

New Design on a Vintage Anatolian Kilim by Seref Ozen
Located in Istanbul, TR
I have always been fascinated by petroglyphs and shaman imagery and I have collected design elements from Shaman drums and rock carvings. I got a group of embroiderers and gave the d...
Category

2010s Turkish Tribal Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Goat Hair, Silk

Handmade Carpet Pure Silk Rug, Turkish Herekeh Oriental Rugs
Located in Wembley, GB
The handmade carpet manufacturing of these masterpieces luxury rugs began 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 were 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...
Category

1970s Turkish Other Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk, Organic Material

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...
Category

Early 1900s Turkish Oushak Antique Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk, Organic Material

Small Turkish Silk Rug, Handmade Carpet Oriental Rug Tree of Life
Located in Wembley, GB
This elegant Silk rug was woven by hand with the finest organic materials. The central design has been woven on a black-brown background with cream and beige accents that make up the magnificent tree design with intricate flowers and leaves woven throughout. This is then framed by a repeat pattern border woven in the same accents. The bold design and simple colour palette in this piece make it the perfect accent accessory. The raw materials used are of the finest quality, with only the best hand-spun Silk and cotton which have been dyed with organic dyeing techniques and delicately woven on looms to create this elegant piece. Constructed with a traditional hand-knotting technique which has been used for generations due to the durable rugs the technique produces. Place this piece in a classic interior or a sophisticated modern style for an instant uplift. This fine silk rug can be used as a bedroom rug, living room rug or hallway rug. This piece is in excellent condition, clean and ready for use in any home or office environment. Small Turkish silk...
Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Rococo Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Turkish Rug Ghiordes
Located in Ferrara, IT
Antique Ghiordes Silk Prayer Rug This stunning antique Ghiordes silk rug showcases the traditional prayer niche (mihrab) design, a hallmark of Turkish weaving from the town of Ghiord...
Category

1880s Turkish Antique Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Turkish Pure Silk Rug, Handwoven Oriental Indigo Blue Carpet Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
This luxurious grey silk rug was woven by hand in Turkey in the 1990s. The central design has been woven on a grey background with a large medallion and surrounding decorative design woven in beige, gold, and cream accents. This fine oriental rug combines simple colours with an asymmetrical elegantly flowing floral motif to create a sophisticated surface that can add impeccable style and grace to any environment. The raw materials used are of the finest quality, with only the best hand-spun silk and cotton, which have been dyed with organic dyeing techniques and delicately woven on looms to create this elegant piece—constructed with a traditional hand-knotting approach that has been used for generations due to the durable rugs the technique produces. Place this piece in a cosy classic interior or a sophisticated modern style for an instant uplift. This fine wool rug can be used as a bedroom rug, living room rug or entranceway rug. This piece is in excellent condition, clean and ready for use in any home or office environment. Turkish Pure Silk Rug...
Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Exquisite Ottoman Style Silk Embroidered Textile Hanging or Spread
Located in Milan, IT
A highly refined embroidery embellished by an infinite repeat of stylised leafs and palmettes typical of 16th Century Ottoman Court workshops. It belongs to a group of weavings commissioned by a British interior designer and no longer in production. It is therefore a one off, displaying the art of Ottoman silk embroidery...
Category

Early 2000s Turkish Oushak Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Pure Silk Rugs, Metallic Pictorial Turkish Rugs, Hereke Handmade Carpet
Located in Wembley, GB
This oriental rug for sale 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 small rugs were woven there were considered the finest in the world. All examples of this woven rug 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 oriental rugs were regularly woven for the aristocracy in Europe, Asia, and The Middle East. The design of this luxury rugs 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, published by the Museum. The gold rug has 1200 knots per square inch, and the entire field is woven of silver/metallic thread. The signature of these patterned rugs (see detail photos) is written in ottoman script and says Use Ipek, which was the premier workshops in Hereke during the 1970s. Pure silk rugs, metallic pictorial Turkish...
Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Tabriz Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Metallic Thread

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Rare Turkish Kayseri Rug
Located in New York, NY
A rare antique silk Turkish Kayseri rug. This is likely a central Anatolian niche-design scatter from the town of Ladik. The royal blue field and near black spandrels have the double...
Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Ivory Pure Silk Turkish Rug, 1000 KPSI
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Tufted art silk pile on a art silk foundation. (1000 KPSI) New Dimensions: 4'10" x 7'7" Origin: Turkey Field Color: Ivory Border Color: Ivory Accent Colors: Beige, Cream, Navy,...
Category

2010s Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Extremely Fine Turkish Silk Hereke Rug 2 10 x 4 7
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine Turkish Silk Hereke Rug 2'10'' x 4'7''.
Category

1970s Persian Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

20th Century Vintage Hereke Rug - Silk Hereke Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
A Rare Early 20th Century Hereke Silk Masterpiece This exquisite vintage Hereke silk rug, dating from the early 20th century, represents a pinnacle of Turkish weaving artistry. Herek...
Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Vintage Fine Hereke Rug Mat
Located in Katonah, NY
Elegant pictorial tree of life design motif imparting sensational looking-glass view: Highly detailed forest setting bearing perched birds, millefleur thousand flower blossoms, deer,...
Category

1980s Turkish Other Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Outstanding Early 20th Century Turkish Silk Prayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding early 20th century Turkish handwoven silk prayer rug with a beautiful pattern of large-scale flowers, scrolling vines and leaves, woven ...
Category

Early 1900s Turkish Antique Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Fine Antique Silk Kayseri Rug
Located in Milan, IT
A very finely woven Kayseri rug from eastern Anatolia, hand knotted entirely in pure silk, distinguished by an all over pattern of stylized leafs and palmettes on an ivory background...
Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Abstract Modern Rug 2 7" x 4 11"
Located in New York, NY
Abstract Modern Rug 2'7" x 4'11".
Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Rugs, Pure Silk Rugs Turkish Rugs Handmade Carpet Oriental Rug for Sale
Located in Wembley, GB
A finely hand-knotted vintage Central Anatolian golden purple rug with a Classic all-over paradise design of small patterns. The high-quality wool pile on the strong silk foundation ...
Category

1910s Turkish Other Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Antique Rug Pure Silk Rugs, Turkish Rugs Herekeh, Handmade Carpet for Sale
Located in Wembley, GB
An antique Turkish silk Hereke woven rug, circa 1970. These fine handmade rugs feature a lustrous short silk pile with a tree of life design at one end of the ivory centre field, beautiful flower heads at the centre and an arch at the other end. The central frame of the floral rug is enclosed within a beautifully rendered foliate border with a little weaver's mark at one end before the long fringe. Extremely fine weave with a high knot count and a sheen to the silk pile. This cream rug is in excellent condition. This geometric rug is suitable either as a decorative floor covering in a little traffic area or as wall decor. This carpet rug is a fantastic find and a definite boost to your home decor! These antique patterned rugs...
Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Oushak Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk, Organic Material

Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug In Silk With Silver and Beige Tones 6 5 x 9 8
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 6'5 x 9'8 Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug In Silk With Silver and Beige Tones 6'5 x 9'8 Keivan Woven Arts / Rug / EN-14315 Country of origin / type: Sivas / Turkey Vintage Tur...
Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Herekeh Silk Rug, Turkish Rug Oriental Kayseri, Handmade Carpet Area Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
The handmade carpet manufacturing of these masterpieces Turkish rugs began early the 20th century. The luxury rugs from Kayseri are known for their artistry with the pile of wool or silk. Those carpets and rugs are also often manufactured with high knot density and have varied patterns, borrowed from different areas. It is also familiar with oriental rug carpets produced entirely of silk, Silk-Ghom. Gardens, medallions or figural handmade rugs with plant and animal motifs are common. This Antique gold rug has a golden yellow border and an all-over animal and floral rug...
Category

20th Century Turkish Oushak Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk, Organic Material

MehrabanVintage Turkish Pure Silk Sivas Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
With its soft beauty and tranquil vibes, this Vintage Turkish Pure Silk Sivas rug features an all-ver florid elements of rosettes, millefleur sprigs, blooming palmettes, and arabesqu...
Category

1930s Turkish Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Beige Hereke Tufted Silk
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Tufted art silk pile on a art silk foundation. (1000 KPSI) Dimensions: 7'10" x 9'10" Origin: Turkey Field Color: Beige Border Color: Ivory Accent Colors: Blue, Olive, Light-Brow...
Category

2010s Turkish Other Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Nazmiyal Collection Silk Wool Subtle Tones Modern Rug 12 5" x 14 7"
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Silk & Wool Subtle Tones Modern Contemporary Rug, Country of origin: Turkey, Circa date: Modern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Wonderful Early 20th Century Silk Kayseri Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Turkish silk Kayseri rug with an incredible pattern referred to as "Bird of Paradise," incorporating birds hidden amidst myriad plants, trees and flowe...
Category

1930s Turkish Sarouk Farahan Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

19th Century Antique Kumkapi Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This late 19th-century Kumkapı carpet is a magnificent example of the superior skill in the arts and crafts of the Ottoman Empire. Its intense and vibrant colors, its texture adorned...
Category

Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Metallic Thread

Pure Silk Tabriz Hand-Tufted Rug
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand-tufted silk pile on a silk foundation. 80 RAJ / 1000 KPSI New Dimensions: 7'10" x 11'2" Origin: Turkey Field Color: Ivory Border Color: Ivory Accent colors...
Category

2010s Turkish Tabriz Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Rug Pure Silk Rugs, Turkish Herekeh, Handmade Carpet for Sale
Located in Wembley, GB
An antique Turkish silk Hereke woven rug, circa 1970. These fine handmade rugs feature a lustrous short silk pile with a tree of life design at one end of the ivory centre field, beautiful flower heads at the center and an arch at the other end. The central frame of the floral rug is enclosed within a beautifully rendered foliate border with a little weaver's mark at one end before the long fringe. Extremely fine weave with a high knot count and a sheen to the silk pile. This cream rug is in excellent condition. This geometric rug is suitable either as a decorative floor covering in a little traffic area or as wall decor. This carpet rug is a fantastic find and a definite boost to your home decor! These antique patterned rugs...
Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Oushak Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk, Organic Material

Hereke Art Silk Rug
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand-tufted art silk pile on art silk foundation. 1000 KPSI Dimensions: 9'8" x 13'2" Origin: Turkey Field Color: Gray-Blue Border Color: Ivor...
Category

2010s Turkish Other Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Pure Silk Tabriz Hand-Tufted Rug
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand-tufted silk pile on a silk foundation. 80 RAJ / 1000 KPSI New Dimensions: 5'2" x 7'6" Origin: Turkey Field color: Midnight-Blue Border color: Royal-Blue A...
Category

2010s Turkish Tabriz Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Vintage Turkish Silk Area Rug in Tan, Brown, Lavender
Located in Barrington, IL
Add timeless elegance to your space with this beautifully crafted mid-20th century Turkish silk area rug. This piece showcases a delicate floral medallion design, set against a rich ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Extremely Fine Antique Turkish Silk Hereke Rug 3 5 x 4 11
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine Antique Turkish Silk Hereke Rug 3'5'' x 4'11''. This very finely woven all-silk niche-layout scatter with a lavishly flowering bush with roses, irises and carnations, ...
Category

1920s Turkish Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Turkish Hereke Shiny Silk Extra Fine Rug, XXI Century
Located in Ferrara, IT
The black field with multicolored palmettes, rosettes and leafy vine around open medallion of similar design. Ivory spandrels similar. In light beige border of polychrome palmettes, rosettes, floral vine and floral sprays between rosette meander and plain stripes. This rug has full pile. Very good color combination wit unusual black field, all very well blended. Selvages and ends original. This rug has full pile of shiny silk...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Other Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Silk Prayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Turkish Silk Prayer Rug Size: 6'0" × 8'0" (182 × 243 cm) This exquisite antique Turkish silk rug from the 1920s is a masterclass in Ottoman textile artistry, embodying centur...
Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Silk Hereke Prayer Rug - Mid 20th century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Period: Mid 20th century Origin: Hereke, Turkey Dimensions: 62 x 95 cm This exquisite silk Hereke rug, woven in the mid-20th century, is a remarkable example of the fine craftsmansh...
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Early 20th Century Hereke Silk Carpet
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
A Timeless Weaving Wonder This elegant early 20th century antique silk Hereke carpet attracts attention with its rich color palette and intricate patterns. The central medallion desi...
Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Bobyrug’s Pretty vintage silk Turkish Kayseri rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Immerse yourself in the intricate artistry of this handwoven masterpiece. This exquisite Turkish rug hails from the heart of Kayseri, meticulously crafted with a blend of silk and co...
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tabriz Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Finely Woven Small Scatter Size Antique Turkish Silk Rug 4 x 6 2"
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and Finely Woven Small Scatter Size Antique Turkish Silk Rug, Country Of Origin: Turkey, Circa Date: Turn of the 20th Century
Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Tabriz Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Vintage Herekeh Rug in Pure Silk - Size: 4 5x3 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Herekeh Rug in Pure Silk 4'5x3'4 Key Details: Pile: Silk Foundation: Silk Origin: Herekeh Design: prayer Approximate Age: 60 years Quality (KPI): 600 Condition: Good Dimensi...
Category

20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Vintage Silk Hereke Rug - Small Silk Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
An Exquisite Early 20th Century Hereke Silk Masterpiece This extraordinary vintage Hereke silk rug, dating from the early 20th century, is a stunning example of Turkish weaving artis...
Category

20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Ottoman Turkish Silk Prayer Rug, c. Late 18th Century 4’6 x 6’2
Located in Westfield, MA
This exquisite silk prayer rug dates to the late 18th century and is a superb example of Ottoman Turkish textile artistry. Woven entirely in silk with an extraordinary level of detail, the rug features a dramatic red mihrab flanked by delicate architectural columns, beneath a suspended lamp motif—a symbolic element in Islamic prayer rugs...
Category

Late 18th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

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...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Bobyrug’s Little Vintage Turkish Kayseri Silk and Cotton Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty little mid century Turkish rug with nice Persian design and nice light colors, entirely hand knotted with silk and cotton velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epi...
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Turkish Kayseri Silk Rug with Tree-of-Life Design
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
A timeless expression of artisan mastery, this Turkish Kayseri silk rug showcases an extraordinary Tree-of-Life composition rendered in shimmering...
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Bobyrug’s Beautiful Vintage Silk Sino Hereke Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very nice little silk rug with beautiful floral design and nice colors with blue, orange, beige and brown, entirely and finely hand knotted with silk velvet on silk foundation. ✨✨✨ ...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Tabriz Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Bobyrug’s Wonderful Midcentury Qom Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful vintage rug with beautiful floral design and nice colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with wool and silk velvet on cotton fou...
Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Kashan Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Silk

Wonderful Vintage Silk Turkish Kayseri Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 20th century silk Turkish rug with beautiful floral central medallion design and light colors with purple, pink and grey on white field, entirely hand knotted with sil...
Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Tabriz Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Turkish Hereke Rug 6’10" x 10’0"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Turkish Hereke Rug 6’10" x 10’0". The post-WWII, finely woven  (or better), primarily silk scatters and larger rugs woven in Persian styles, often in niche (prayer) or medall...
Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

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.