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Material: Silk
Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, Timeless Allure Meets Islamic Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
78734 Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, 02'02 x 03'04. Introducing an exceptional masterpiece of cultural distinction, this one-of-a-kind hand-knotted silk vintage Turkish Hereke rug ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Louis XIV Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
$2,127 Sale Price
20% Off
Turkish Silk Area Rug in Tree of Life Pattern in Ivory, Burgundy, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
A magnificent Turkish silk Kayseri rug from the late 20th century, finely handwoven in an intricate Tree of Life pictorial design. This exceptional all-silk piece features a golden wheat-toned field adorned with delicately rendered birds in blue, red, and pink, symbolizing harmony and renewal. The refined artistry is framed by a burgundy border with elegant floral motifs, highlighting the exceptional knot density and mastery of Kayseri weaving traditions. Both decorative and collectible, this rug is ideally suited for display as a wall hanging or as a centerpiece in a refined interior. A timeless work of woven art to be treasured for generations.
Dimensions: 2’ 9” x 4’ 4”
Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1900s
Place of Origin: Kayseri, Turkey
Material: All Silk (silk pile on a silk foundation)
Condition: Excellent
The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 1700B
Turkish Silk Hereke, Silk Hereke Rugs, Turkish Oushak Rugs, Anatolian Rug, Antique Rugs, Antique Rugs, Antique Carpets, Vintage Carpets, Vintage Turkish Carpets, Vintage Oriental Rugs, Handwoven Rugs, Vintage, Antique Handmade Rugs, Sustainability, Vintage Oushak...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Turkish Hereke Rug Silk Lady Resting On a Chaise Lounge
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is a super fine Hereke silk rug woven in Turkey during the last quarter of the 20th century circa 1970-2000's and measures 36 x 32CM in size. This pictorial rug has an 18x18 we...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Other Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
The Whispered Garden: A Transitional Indian Masterpiece of Quiet Sophistication
Located in Dallas, TX
30099 New Vintage-Inspired Transitional Rug, 08'01 x 09'09. Indulge in the quiet sophistication of this hand knotted transitional area rug, an extraordinary masterpiece piece that ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chinoiserie Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$2,128 Sale Price
36% Off
Kayseri Silk Prayer Rug, Large Format, Early 20th Century, 4
0" × 5
4"
Located in San Francisco, CA
Turkish Kayseri Silk Prayer Rug, Early 20th Century
An antique silk prayer rug from Kayseri, Turkey, dating to the first quarter of the 20th c...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Very Fine Turkish Hereke Silk Rug/Carpet
Located in Gainesville, VA
A truly stunning 100% silk Turkish Hereke rug, this exceptional piece hails from Turkey in the mid-20th century. Hand-knotted with the utmost precision and care, it showcases the exq...
Category
1950s Turkish Tabriz Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
New Contemporary Abstract Gray High-Low Carpet with Expressionist Style
Located in Dallas, TX
61111 New Contemporary Abstract High-Low Rug, 09'10 x 12'09. Woven with quiet intensity and modern rhythm, this hand-knotted wool and silk rug from Turkey evokes a contemporary abstr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Aesthetic Movement Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$4,368 Sale Price
30% Off
Persian Silk Isfahan Rug, Mid-20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Persian Silk Isfahan Rug, Mid-20th Century
Silk foundation. 600 knots per square inch.
Additional information:
Dimensions: 4'10" W x 7'6" L
Condition: ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug with Neoclassical Victorian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77797 vintage Turkish Silk Hereke rug with neoclassical Victorian style 01'04 x 04'01. With ornate details and well-balanced symmetry combined with a regal color palette, this hand-k...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Victorian Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
$2,399 Sale Price
20% Off
Fine Vintage Turkish Wool
Silk Modern Rug 4
10" x 7’11"
Located in New York, NY
Fine Vintage Turkish Wool & Silk Modern Rug 4'10" x 7’11". The carpets, scatters, runners, long rugs and bags of the towns, villages and tribes of Anatolia, including: Oushak, Ghiord...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$2,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Signed Silk Hereke Rug - Early 20th century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This unique antique silk Hereke rug dates back to the early 20th century and is one of the finest examples of Turkish handicrafts with a rich history. Hereke rugs are known for their...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Early 20th Century Signed Silk Hereke Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Early 20th Century Signed Silk Hereke Rug
Despite being over 130 years old, this silk Hereke is in exceptional condition. Although silk is a much more delicate material than wool, i...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Silk Rug with Romantic French Art Deco Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52585, distressed vintage Turkish Sivas silk rug with Romantic French Art Deco style. The Deco style shapes, modern linear elements, and romantic French vibes is what sets this hand knotted silk distressed Turkish Sivas accent rug...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Deco Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
$1,520 Sale Price
20% Off
Persian Design Rug 6’4" x 9’7"
Located in New York, NY
Persian Design Rug 6’4" x 9’7". The carpets, scatters, runners, long rugs and bags of the towns, villages and tribes of Anatolia, including: Oushak, Ghiordes, Kula, Ladik, Hereke, Ko...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
$5,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Area Rug in Garden Pattern in Burgundy, Ivory, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
Step into a world of unparalleled artistry with this beautiful Vintage Turkish Hereke All-Silk Area Rug, also known as "silk on silk." This exquisite piece is a masterpiece of design and weaving, showcasing the legendary craftsmanship for which Hereke silk rugs are renowned.
This rug features a stunning "Garden Design", a theme that brings a vibrant tapestry of nature to life. The rug's field is a warm and inviting shade of copper-red, providing a rich backdrop for its intricate motifs. Throughout both the field and the border, a symphony of flowers and elegant birds are meticulously rendered in a diverse palette of serene blue, verdant green, sunny yellow, earthy brown, and creamy ivory colors.
A beautiful cream central medallion serves as a focal point, mirroring the design and color of the equally stunning ivory border. The border itself is a work of art, with a continuous pattern of flowers and birds that seamlessly frames the central garden.
A key characteristic of this rug is its extremely high knot density and exceptionally fine weaving techniques, which allow for an incredible level of detail and a lustrous, velvety silk pile. These qualities make the rug truly an artisan creation, and it is well suited for display on a wall, where its intricate beauty can be fully appreciated as a piece of fine art. Its fine weave, vibrant design, and exceptional quality ensure it will be a cherished focal point for generations to come.
Dimensions: 3’ 1” x 5’ 2”
Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1900s
Place of Origin: Turkey
Material: Silk pile on a silk foundation
Condition: Excellent
The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU 1860
Turkish Silk Hereke, Silk Hereke Rugs, Turkish Oushak Rugs, Anatolian Rug, Antique Rugs, Antique Rugs, Antique Carpets, Vintage Carpets, Vintage Turkish Carpets, Vintage Oriental Rugs, Handwoven Rugs, Vintage, Antique Handmade Rugs, Sustainability, Vintage Oushak Rugs, Vintage Pale Blue Rug, Vintage Oushak Gray...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Antique 100% Silk Turkish Hereke, 1920s-1930s
Located in Doha, QA
This Rug is a very high quality antique pure Silk Hereke made in Turkey in 1920s-1930s measures 121 x 181 cm. It has been made from 100% Silk on Silk and extremely refine soft and at...
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20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Distressed Vintage Persian Silk Tabriz Rug with Modern Industrial Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76953 Distressed Vintage Persian Silk Tabriz Rug with Modern Industrial Style. This charming vintage Persian silk Tabriz rug features a grand ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Industrial Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$4,720 Sale Price
20% Off
Late 19th Century Ottoman Period İstanbul Silk Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This extraordinary Istanbul silk carpet is a rare masterpiece that reflects the refinement and aesthetic splendor of Ottoman palace weaving. Adorned in a captivating harmony of golde...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Textural Silk Rug in Faint Blues and Pinks by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Textural silk rug in faint blues and pinks by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 9'4" × 12'10" (284 × 391 cm).
Color: ivory, taupe, pink, blue.
Construction: high-low, knotted.
A fine rug hand...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Silk Hereke Rug - Early 20th Century Vintage Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Add elegant history and luxury to your home with this stunning early 20th-century silk rug from Türkiye's renowned Hereke weaving tradition. Famous for its Ottoman palace weaving, He...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Antique Tablecloth Tapestry Kayseri Silk - 19th Century Antique
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Antique Tablecloth Tapestry Kayseri Silk
This elegant antique silk Kayseri carpet brings the elegance and craftsmanship of the 19th century to the presen...
Category
19th Century Turkish Antique Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Early 20th Century Signed Silk Hereke Pictorial Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This captivating piece was masterfully woven in Hereke, one of Turkey's most prestigious centers for carpet weaving, in the early 20th century. Crafted entirely from silk, this rug i...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Royal Hereke carpet, silk on silk around 1980
Located in Berlin, DE
Royal Hereke carpet, silk on silk around 1980
Floral Hereke made of pure silk, light red with a border and medallion
Highly valuable silk carpets come from the Turkish city of Here...
Category
1980s Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
$2,984 Sale Price
20% Off
Modern Design Rug 5
1" x 7
7
Located in New York, NY
Modern Design Rug 5'1" x 7'7''.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Modern Design Rug 6
4" x 9
7"
Located in New York, NY
Modern Design Rug 6'4" x 9'7".
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
$1,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Art Deco Blue and Coral Abstract Wool Rug 6
10
x10
2
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This hand-knotted rug is a masterpiece of timeless artistry, featuring an elegant fusion of blues, and muted coral tones. The intricate floral and cloud-like motifs create a strikin...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Art Deco Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Turkish Hereke Saf Design Signed Silk Rug, 1950-1970
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is a semi-antique Hereke rug woven in Turkey during the mid-20th century circa 1950 - 1970's and measures 185 x 84 CM in size. This example has a unique “saf” design which is re...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Other Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Rug
Kilim’s Oversized Oushak Rug in Beige-Brown All Over Pattern
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand Knotted in wool and silk, this 14x20 oversized rug represents a new approach to antique Oushak rug styles. From Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Collection, this design features ge...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Modern Design Rug 2
9
x 4
11
Located in New York, NY
Modern Design Rug 2'9'' x 4'11''.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Modern Design Rug 6
4" x 9
7"
Located in New York, NY
Modern Design Rug 6'4" x 9'7".
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Modern Design Rug 6
4" x 9
7"
Located in New York, NY
Modern Design Rug 6'4" x 9'7".
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
$1,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Rug
Kilim’s Contemporary Impressionist Rug in Brown with Red Floral Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Representing one of our finest new qualities of art and durability alike, this 9x12 piece is a contemporary impressionist rug from Rug & Kilim - all hand-knotted in wool and silk.
O...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Turkish Silk
Metal Hereke Rug, 1950-1970
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is a silk and metal threaded Hereke rug woven in Turkey circa 1950-1970 and measures 147 x 87 cm in size. It has an allover floral design with two columns of blossoming rose mot...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Other Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Cashmere Rug 3
3
x 5
1
Located in New York, NY
This medium weave northern Indian scatter shows an ecru field and barbed round medallions in the Farahan manner, with the addition of animal combats involving lions, tigers, dragons ...
Category
1970s Turkish Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$1,120 Sale Price
25% Off
20th Century Vintage Kayseri Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
20th Century Vintage Kayseri Rug
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Rug
Kilim’s Modern Classics Rug with Beige-Brown and Navy Blue Floral Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and silk, this 9x12 rug is from the Modern Classics Collection by Rug & Kilim. Its design features rich brown, rust tones and navy blue in traditional floral pat...
Category
2010s Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Vintage Turkish Herekeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Herekeh carpet from the mid-20th century with silk highlights.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$7,500 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Turkish Signed Hereke Ivory Background Color Silk Extra Fine Rug, XXI Century
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is an extremely fine silk Hereke rug woven in Turkey during the beginning of the 21st century circa 2000 - 2010 and measures 210 x 129cm in size. It has a traditional center med...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Other Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Extremly Fine Persian Tabriz Benam Rug, Hand Knotted, circa 1970s 3
4" x 5
2"
Located in New York, NY
Extremly fine Persian Tabriz Benam rug, hand knotted, circa 1970s
Design: Benam
A Tabriz rug/carpet is a type in the general category of Persian carpets from the city of Tabriz...
Category
1970s Persian Tabriz Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$4,895 Sale Price
44% Off
Antique Western Anatolian Silk Prayer Rug, Turkey 1930s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a spectacular vintage Western Anatolian hand-knotted silk prayer rug. This Panderma rug features a Mihrab design pattern, with writings, and beautiful c...
Category
1920s Turkish Tribal Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Turkish Old Extra Fine Hereke Silk
Metal
Ebrei Design
Rug, 1950-1970
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is a semi-antique silk and metal thread Turkish Hereke rug woven during the mid 20th century circa 1950-1970's and measures 230 x 160CM in size. This rug has a unique Jewish Ebr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Other Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Extremely Fine Turkish Silk Hereke. Oval Rug 4
10
x 7
11
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine Turkish Silk Hereke. Oval Rug 4'10'' x 7'11''.
Category
1970s Turkish Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
$3,520 Sale Price
45% Off
Early 20th Century Vintage Silk Hereke Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Step into a world where art and luxury merge with this captivating early 20th-century silk rug from Türkiye's renowned Hereke weaving tradition. Hereke, renowned for its palace weavi...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Signed "Paradise Rug" Turkish Hereke Silk
Metal Rug, XXI Century
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is a modern Turkish Hereke silk metal thread rug woven in Turkey during the beginning of the 21st century circa 2000 – 2010. Its size is 167 x 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Other Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Metal
Exquisite Tabriz Rug – Silk on Wool, Finely Knotted with Elegant Pastel Palette
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautifully crafted Tabriz carpet, woven in the renowned workshops of north-western Iran, is a refined example of the region’s exceptional artistry. Created in the traditional t...
Category
20th Century Turkish Art Deco Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$3,789 Sale Price
20% Off
Fine Persian Tabriz
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...
Category
1970s Persian Tabriz Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
$14,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid 20th Century Handwoven Turkish Silk Hereke Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This silk Hereke rug has an ivory field with a scrolling palmette and floral vine, cusped light blue mihrab arch above containing scrolling arabesque vine, the light blue spandrels s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Exquisite Turkish Handmade Silk Rug 1920s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage Turkish handmade silk rug from the 1920s is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and artistry. It is a luxurious and meticulously woven piece that reflects the rich cultu...
Category
1920s Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Silk Sivas Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Turkish Silk Sivas Rug
Size: 8'6" × 11'5" (259 × 347 cm)
This exquisite Turkish silk rug, dating from the early 1900s, originates from the region of Sivas, renowned for its r...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Early 20th Century Vintage Silk Hereke Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Add elegant history and luxury to your home with this extraordinary early 20th-century silk rug from Türkiye's Hereke weaving tradition. Famous for its carpets produced specifically ...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
20th Century Cinar Signed Silk Carpet
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
An exquisite signed silk rug from the esteemed Çınar Atelier of Kayseri, masterfully woven with breathtaking precision and elegance. The garden panel d...
Category
20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
20th Century Antique Hereke Silk Rug - Antique Turkish Rug, Silk Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
20th Century Antique Hereke Silk Rug
This 20th century antique Turkish Hereke silk carpet stands out with its elegant patterns, luxurious silk material and historical value coming f...
Category
20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Fine Persian Silk Qum Runner 2
2
x 9
3
Located in New York, NY
Qom rugs (or Qum, Ghom, Ghum) are made in the Qom Province of Iran, around 100 km south of Tehran. Although rug weaving in Qom was not a major industry until the past 100 years, the ...
Category
20th Century Persian Other Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
$5,440 Sale Price
79% Off
Anatolian prayer rug/tapestry cotton/silk, 20th century, signed
Located in Berlin, DE
Anatolian prayer rug/tapestry cotton/silk, 20th century, signed
This hand-knotted Hereke rug is a magnificent addition to your living space. Once intended for imperial palaces, the ...
Category
20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Extremely Fine Vintage Persian Tabriz Wool
Silk Runner 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...
Category
1970s Persian Tabriz Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
$5,200 Sale Price
65% Off
Fine Persian Silk Rug 3
3
x 4
10
Located in New York, NY
Qom rugs (or Qum, Ghom, Ghum) are made in the Qom Province of Iran, around 100 km south of Tehran. Although rug weaving in Qom was not a major industry until the past 100 years, the ...
Category
20th Century Persian Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
$4,400 Sale Price
70% Off
20th Century Vintage Silk Kayseri Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
20th Century Vintage Silk Kayseri Rug
This elegant silk Kayseri rug was woven in the mid-20th century in Kayseri, one of Anatolia’s renowned centers of rug weaving. Measuring 102 x ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Turkish Hereke Silk Rug
Located in Gainesville, VA
An absolutely breathtaking Turkish Hereke silk rug, originating from Turkey in the late 20th century, this masterpiece embodies luxury and artistry at its finest. Meticulously crafte...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
$4,450
20th Century Vintage Silk Hereke Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This rare Hereke carpet, where history and art intertwine, is a unique legacy, woven by master craftsmen in the early 20th century, carrying the elegance of Ottoman palace tradition ...
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, cotton, camel 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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