Asian Turkish Rugs

A vintage Turkish Anatolian small room size carpet handmade during the Mid-20th Century. Measures: 8' 4" x 10' 11".

52839 Distressed Antique Turkish Overdyed Rug with Heriz Design and Industrial Style. With a lovingly timeworn appearance and blissful b...

This vintage 3x4 Gabbeh Persian rug is from the latest entries in Rug & Kilim’s rare tribal curations. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960. On the Design: This tribal provenan...

A vintage Turkish flat-weave Kilim accent carpet handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 6' 10" x 9' 7" Flat-weave rugs carpets: Knotted pile rugs are just one small part of a vast universe of textile techniques suitable for heavy use. If you can imagine it, some weaver has tried it out. Pieces can be roughly divided into those reversible from the start and those never, or at least not initially, reversible. Thus, kilims are considered reversible, while everything else is not. Kilims are tapestry woven rugs with both sides the same, in either slit technique where colors change, or with various methods of avoiding slits. Slit tapestry weave goes back to ancient times and Coptic Egyptian weavers used it for ornaments on garments and larger wall hangings. Slits can be avoided by dovetailing of colors (warp sharing) or by interlocking the wefts. The Navajo weavers of the Southwest practice the first while the Fine shawl weavers of Kashmir and Kerman employed the second. Interlocking produces a one-faced fabric, with smooth and rough, ridged faces. The typical Turkish, Caucasian, or Persian rustic Kilim shows slits, but never long ones. Aubusson French carpets are also slit tapestries and the long color transitions are sewn up as part of the regular maintenance. Some kilims are very Fine. The best antique urban Sehna (Senna) kilims on wool, cotton or silk warps approximate the comparable rugs in refinement and are the most desirable of all Persian kilims. Although the various flatweave techniques are usually expressed in geometric, simple, often repeating, patterns, Sehna kilims demonstrate that even the most intricate designs can be effectively rendered in flat-stich. The term ‘Kilim’ has been extended to cover any pileless, weft-faced heavy textile. Thus, the sectioned and joined northeastern Persian horizontally striped wool rugs are called ‘kilims’. So are the plain-weave end finishes of pile rugs. All these are weft-faced, weft patterned flatweaves. These sectioned pieces are woven not on a frame loom, but one steadied by the weaver at one end and with the warps fastened down at the other. Only relatively recent have these tribal pieces become available. They are used as floorcoverings, hangings, room dividers, furniture covers. They are mostly bitonal in shades of natural dark brown and beige. Some more recent pieces show weaver innovations with ikat and moire effects. Work proceeds quickly and a skilled weaver can complete a thirty foot strip in almost no time. Wefts, the elements added as weaving progresses, play an essential part in what is a flatweave. The best-known example of an extra-weft, wrapping technique is on Caucasian and tribal Persian Soumaks, where a pattern weft wraps around the fixed warp, changing as weaving progresses. Soumaks can be large carpets, Kuba in the Caucasus, small bag faces (Caucasian and Persian Shah Savan saddle bags), or cover scatter rugs (Persian Afshars). The Soumak technique is fast, and a weaver can work much more quickly than tying knots. The left-over wefts are cut off on the back, so the front and back are initially different. As a Soumak on the floor gets used, these weft yarns wear away and the two sides converge although the exact texture remains distinct. There are other ways of pattern by weft. Often on smaller tribal pieces, the pattern weft(s) is (are) part of the weft structure, moving in an out, and holding the whole thing together. These wefts can be complementary or added (supplementary), continuous across the flatweave or cut off as they travel unneeded across the verso. Supplementary weft flatweaves are often very compact and substantial. The nomadic Turkmen and Balouch tribes employ both supplementary and complementary weft techniques on their pieces. Supplementary wefts are often raised on the recto (front) while complementary wefts are flat to the surface. Tribal Kurds employ this extra-wefting technique. The Balouch of Pakistan use complementary wefts almost exclusively on their small woven paraphernalia like salt bags. Flatweave techniques may be combined on a single piece. Afshar rugs employ plain-weave end strips, preceded by Soumak bands, with pile sections between. The large Bakhtiari saddlebags feature Soumak work, pile “islands” an areas of plain-weave. Qashqai rugs and kilims frequently displays checkerboard end strips in continuous, complementary wefting. Another distinct flatweave type is the jajim (jijim, cecim) in which a pattern is added with colored wefts as the weaving of the plain-weave ground progresses. Here the wefts are discontinuous and the pattern stands proud from the voided ground. Often made in two pieces on narrow looms and edge-sewn together, these may have geometric patterns. The term ‘jajim’ also refers to the assembled warp-faced strip and stripe covers from the Shah Savan of northwest Persia, the pattern is defined by warps alone, usually in plain stripes, but sometimes in designs of ladders, snakes, human figures and various animals. Here the color changing warps are continuous. Most are wool, a few are silk. Better to call these something else. Indian ‘Dhurries’ are all cotton kilims and ‘shatrangis’ employ wool wefts on cotton warps. Dhurries are slitless. The cotton texture is more appropriate to the humid and warm climate of the Indian subcontinent. Modern Dhurries...

8'7 X 15'. Even today, Oushak rugs are still the first choice of professional interior designers. Sometimes this is because when grading Oushak carpets, carpet connoisseurs will not ...

Antique Oushak rug Measurement: 10'5" x 13'.

:: Allover covered field in geometric repeating shield medallion design motif arranged in three columns atop a covered field of floral top views and serpent inner and outer minor bor...

Hand-knotted in wool, this 4x7 Vintage Müren rug, strikes a fine balance between modern and classic sensibilities. Its design is a rare curation from Rug & Kilim Mid-Century Pasha Co...

60600 Vintage Turkish Purple Overdyed Rug, 06'07 x 09'10. Brace yourself for a beguiling dance of Bohemian Rhapsody entwined with Maximalist flair in the form of this hand-knotted w...

Early 19th Century Turkish Anatolian Kula Carpet ( 4'6" x 5'2" - 137 x 158 )

A vintage Turkish flatweave Kilim square room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 10' 5" x 10' 7"

This modern Indian Oushak rug has been hand-knotted in wool and features an all-over, sub-geometric floral design rendered in blue tones. A complementary, multi-tiered border encompa...

Measures: 6'3 x 11' Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug in Faded Sand, Soft Aqua, and Cream with Subtle Design. Keivan Woven Arts / rug EN-01, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa ...

Turkish Vintage Kilim in Shades of Brown and Ivory with Stripe Design. Keivan Woven Arts / rug EN-15170, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa 1950 Measures: 4'2 x 5'0 Thi...

60760 New Colorful Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Contemporary Style 05'09 x 08'05. Highly stylish yet tastefully casual, this new colorful Turkish Oushak rug with modern contemporar...

This vintage Turkish Oushak carpet runner features a traditional modern style in neutral colors. A delicate center medallion floats along the abrash field surrounded by a low-contras...

Hand-knotted wool and originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, this 8x11 vintage Ersari rug is from the same provenance, a sub-tribe of the Turkmen people often known for their more ...

71909, Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Heriz-Serapi Design and French Provincial Style. This hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Sivas rug features a large octofoil medallion with flami...

A vintage Turkish tribal flatweave Kilim accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century in shades of brown and cream. Measures: 6' 0" x 8' 3".

52203 New Modern Turkish Kilim Rug, 08'06 x 12’02. A bold fusion of heritage and modern artistry, this handwoven wool Turkish kilim rug transforms tradition into a statement of conte...

50992 Vintage Pastel Turkish Tulu Rug, 03'05 x 05'03. A study in softness and restraint, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Tulu rug embodies a rarefied form of quiet luxury—an h...

51701 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug 04'06 x 06'08. Striking in its simplicity, yet elaborate in the motif, this vintage Turkish Oushak rug features a double medallion design. A pair of ...

Made with hand-knotted wool and originating in the early 20th century, this 15x22 antique Persian rug is a rare and exciting new curation from our Antique collection. On the Design: Keen eyes will appreciate the play of medallion and open field, where the rich red underscores the large-scale geometric medallion enclosed in a thick, finely-detailed border. The natural sense of depth of the medallion pattern brings out both the natural, regal character of the design in kindred hues of rich red, blue, and pink, as well as the meticulous accenting hues of a grayish blue against the prevailing colorway. The construction hosts a lustrous wool that brings out the texture and finesse of this rare regal piece. Admirers of the craft will note the design influence of Turkish Isparta rugs...

Tabriz style carpet in tones of mauve, black & Ivory. Rug

Antique Turkoman Yomut Main carpet. Ca 19th Century. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on wool foundation. Very good condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (...

Made with handwoven wool in Turkey circa 1950-1960, this 2x8 vintage kilim runner is a particularly exciting, rare find in Rug Kilim’s collection of panel-woven Kilims. This p...

This is a vintage Swedish flat-woven runner from the mid-20th century.

Handwoven in wool and originating circa 1950-1960, this gorgeous 7x8 vintage Bessarabian Kilim is a particularly special curation from Rug Kilim’s European flatweave collectio...

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:: Oversized center medallion with floral top views and minor delicate vines interconnecting. Adorned at either opposing end by floral cross-section finials atop an abrashed field wi...

51095 Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug with Feminine Industrial Style, Flat-weave Kilim Rug 06'05 X 09'04. With a bold geometric pattern and striking appeal, this hand-woven wool vintage Tu...

Rare Turkoman hand-knotted decorative asmalyk which is a camel trapping used in weddings. Measures: 31 inches tall to end of tassels. See other measurem...

We made a cushion cover using the undamaged part of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired as a whole. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is c...

Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Carpet ( 11' 5'' x 14' 6'' - 348 x 442 cm )

Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Turkey circa 1960 – 1970, this 5x9 vintage Zeki Müren rug is a unique addition to the Rug & Kilim Collection for its floral patterns across ...

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...

This bold rust-red rug is a traditional tribal Kilim woven in the early 21st century. The design has been woven with symmetrical tribal motifs in mustard, grey and blue accents. A bold repeating pattern layered border then encloses this. The colour palette and design in this Kilim make it the perfect accent accessory for any home interior. Suitable for styling with both Classic and modern spaces. Perfect for use as a bedroom, living room or dining room rug. Kilim rugs have been used for generations on both floors and walls for decor and warmth and were initially created by nomads out of necessity to keep them warm. Constructed with only the finest hand-spun, organically dyed wool and cotton. The techniques and materials used in the making create a durable piece suitable for any high-traffic area in your home or office. Large Traditional Tribal Kilims rust handwoven wool Sarkisla rug...

Minimalist stripe design Kilim from Turkey, Keivan Woven Arts/rug EN-1768322, country of origin/type: Turkey / Kilim, circa 1950 This vintage flat-woven Kilim runner features a mi...

Measures: 5'7 x 8. Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Floral Motifs in Chocolate Brown, Ivory, Taupe. Keivan Woven Arts / Rug /TU-ISA-136544, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, ...

Measures: 4'9" X13'9" Vintage Turkish Kilim Gallery Rug in Cream and Ocean Blue 4'9" X13'9". Keivan Woven Arts / Rug / EN-178904 / Country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim. This vi...

Antique Persian Bakhshaish Rug, Early 20th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 8'5" W x 11'11" L Origin: Persia Period: Early 20th Century

A modern Turkish oversize flat-weave Kilim carpet in square rug format handmade during the 21st century. Measures: 15' 0" x 18' 0".

Oushak Rug Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak 10'1" x 8'4" #2879 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces, where elegance meets functio...

Old Sharkoy kilim, Western Turkey or the Balkans. A good example of an old Sharkoy kilim with a very well drawn traditional all over large scale repeat design in a soft overall colo...

A vintage Turkish Anatolian rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a field in several shades of light and dark brown and white dots. The ivory medallion consists of a yellow a...

Measures: 4'9 x 6'10 Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug In Pastel Stripes Of Blue and Green 4'9 x 6'10 Keivan Woven Arts / Rug / EN-15877 Country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim Turkish k...

The terracotta red field with an overall angular shaded green and ivory palmette and floral vine, in an eau-de-nil border with stylised cypress trees alternating with a delicate flor...

A vintage Turkish Anatolian room size rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a diamond lattice pattern over a brown colored field, and a cream colored border with a dark mauve...

This 7x10 vintage rug is believed to be a rare mid-century Ersari rug, hand-knotted in wool and originating in Turkey circa 1950-1960. On the Design The Ersari are a sub-tribe of t...

A vintage 3x6 mid-century runner from the Mid-Century Pasha Collection by Rug & Kilim — celebrating the rare curations believed to hail from multi-disciplinary Turkish icon, Zeki Mür...

This large antique Ouskak rug measures 13'6" (W) x 18' (L). In very good condition with silky lustrous wool and a beautiful color palette. The field features a light seafoam backgrou...

This modern Kilim represents a selection of distinct new patterns joining Rug Kilim’s titular Kilim flat-weave collection, with this piece representing a sub collection u...

Hand-knotted wool and originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, this 8x13 vintage Ersari rug is from the same provenance, a sub-tribe of the Turkmen people often known for their more ...

Measures: 4 x 6. Antique Turkish Oushak Rug with Pale Sage Ground and Central Medallion in Red. Keivan Woven Arts / rug/ MH-10924, origin/turkey Early 20th Century Antique Turkish Oushak rug featuring a gently faded sage green field that sets a serene backdrop for the central medallion, rendered in soft red and cream with intricate scrollwork. The field is accented with delicate botanical motifs and faint abrash shading, creating movement and depth throughout the composition. Pale tan spandrels with muted red corner flourishes provide a graceful transition to the wide border, which is filled with whimsical vine and floral forms in red, sage, and light taupe against an aged ivory ground. The overall palette of muted greens, reds, taupe, and ivory gives this rug a mellow, timeworn elegance that blends seamlessly with antique or rustic interiors. antique Turkish Oushak rug, sage green Oushak carpet, red and cream medallion rug, handwoven Turkish wool rug, vintage Anatolian rug, muted color Turkish rug, pale green and ivory Oushak, rustic Turkish area rug, soft red Turkish carpet...

A vintage Turkish Anatolian carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century with a checkerboard pattern in maroon and chocolate.

Hand-knotted in wool, this 7x9 vintage rug originating from Turkey, circa 1960-1970, is a very special piece, featuring a light and refreshing mid-century classical design we believe...

A modern Turkish Tulu large room size rug with a low shaggy pile handmade during the 21st century. The geometric "Mayan Pyramid" design of stepped...

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...

This vintage 4x6 Tulu rug is from the latest entries in Rug & Kilim’s mid-century tribal curations. Hand-knotted in wool from Turkey circa 1950-1960. Fur...

Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Turkey circa 1960 – 1970, this 5x6 vintage rug is a unique addition to the Mid-Century Pasha Collection by Rug & Kilim—a curation of unique ...