Early 18th Century Turkish Rugs

Early 18th Century Cappadocia Bacali Rug This rare and authentic handwoven “Bacalı” rug from the Konya region dates back to the early 18th century, showcasing the rich visual langua...

An Extensive Collection of Antique Turkish Rugs Turkish rugs (also referred to as Anatolian rugs) are, arguably, the rugs that started it all. These carpets were among the first wave of Oriental antique carpets to be exported into Europe. The vintage Turkish rugs were prized commodities and artistically influential pieces. The designs of Turkish rugs such as the iconic guls, prayer rugs and small repeating patterns found on these carpets, worked their way into the iconic paintings of the European masters, including Memling, Lotto, Bellini, Hans Holbein and many others. These painters were inspired so much by Turkish rugs and the design motifs they feature that the artists have lent their names to some of these famous Turkish patterns. One of the most famous artists that incorporated rugs from Turkey in his painting was the great and iconic 16th century painter Hans Holbein. The styles of Turkish...

Early-18th Century Antique Prayer Turkish Rug 4'6'' X 3'3'', From 1800s, wool on wool foundation super vintage and unique.

A truly majestic Ottoman carpet fragment decorated by a sequence of five niches with capitols leading into an aqua green background. Professionally mounted on a cotton backing, this monumental, architectural weaving is a prime example of antique textile art.

Provenance: RASA, Cambridge, Massachusetts, December 1991. Literature: Hali 128. “Heart and Soul: The Yellow Ground Rugs of Konya.” Hali Publications Ltd: London, 2003, p. 92, no. 4....

Antique Bergama Fragment - Anatolian Rugs Early 18th Century Anatolian Bergama Rug Fragment Size: 147 x 200 cm (57,8x78,7 In) Bergama carpet is one of...