Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Anatolian Runner

A vintage Turkish Anatolian accent rug handmade during the Mid-20th century. Measures: 5' 11" x 9' 9"

A vintage Turkish Anatolian Art Deco style rug in runner format handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 1' 11" x 8' 1" Turkish Rugs Carpets: Until the Great Persian Carpet Revival in the later 19th century, the “Oriental rug” was Turkish. For nearly six centuries, Turkish rugs, both scatter, room size, and even larger, thoroughly dominated the European import market. Whereas the Persian carpet can be divided into urban, village, and tribal types, in Turkey and its predecessor the Ottoman Empire, rugs almost exclusively came from village weavers and from a small number of urban workshops. Ninety percent village, nine percent city, one percent tribal. Turkish weavers have, with very few exceptions, always worked with the symmetric (Turkish) knot. Wool foundations are standard practice among both town and village weavers. The exceptions, very finely woven 20th century and recent Herekeh silks from near Istanbul, and early 17th century Ottoman Court rugs from Bursa, constitute only a tiny part of the total. Always pricey, they appealed and still appeal to the clients who want lots of knots and perfect execution instead of individual personality. The urban workshops have been centered around the western Turkish city of Oushak and its attendant port town of Smyrna. Oushak weaves with the trends in fashion. When color saturated medallion carpets were needed, Oushak was ready in the 17th and 18th centuries. When coarse red and blue carpets...

A vintage Turkish Anatolian throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 3' 1" x 6' 8"

A vintage Turkish Anatolian throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 3' 4" x 6' 7".

Providing elements of comfort, this Antique Turkish Anatolian rnner features an all-over ornate linear pattern accentuated with ambiguous compositions. Exuding its hygge vibes, displ...

Turkish, circa 1920 Handwoven.

Rug Number 32419 Size 2' 3" X 14' 8" Design Anatolian Collection Antique/Vintage, Overdye/Distressed Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin Turkey

Gallery size midcentury Turkish Kilim in brown, peach accents on a white ground. Suitable for a beach home.