Early 20th Century Turkish Rugs

72040 Antique Turkish Sparta Rug, 09’09 x 13’05. A one-of-a-kind masterpiece steeped in heritage and woven with exceptional craftsmanship, this hand-knotted wool antique Turkish Spar...

An antique Turkish Oushak gallery carpet handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 7' 0" x 13' 3".

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

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...

West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine oriental rugs. Oushak rugs su...

An antique Turkish Oushak rug in runner format handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 2' 8" x 10' 9" 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 were required, Oushak and Smyrna in the 19th century wove them by the boatload. When tastes changed again, and the European dealers in Smyrna wanted room size carpets with lighter and unusual colors, and with Persianate designs, production ramped up in nearby Oushak. Those antique, all-wool construction turn-of-the-century carpets are still in high demand with designers. Antique carpets with allover, roughly drawn patterns on grounds of shrimp, rust, straw, cream, pale blue, and pale and pea green, hitherto unavailable colors, are in such demand today that contemporary Oushaks have attempted to mimic them with soft palettes, extra-large scale drawing and coarse weaves. Oushaks woven for the Turkish market, for palaces, houses and mosques were often oversize with large, repeating medallions, all in shades of (Turkey) red, dark blue, light blue-teal, and ivory, with lemon and green accents. Turkey, along with India, invented standard sizes. By vertically repeating the medallion, one could get one medallion, one with two end halves, two, three, etc. medallions, up to thirty or so feet in length. The process spared making new cartoons for each length and allowed a quicker turnaround time. Oushak, from the time of 15th century “Holbein” rugs onward, has always been a commercial center. The prayer niche directional rug is primarily a Turkish development. In the towns and villages east of Oushak, in Ghiordes, Kula, Ladik, Kirsehir, Mucur and Konya, among others, arch pattern scatters with bright palettes and weaves varying from relatively fine to moderate were almost the entire production. Antique examples were particularly popular in America around 1900. Other centers of village weaving were situated on the western coast and adjacent islands with the town of Melas and neighboring villages weaving geometric prayer rugs and scatters with a characteristic khaki green and lots of yellow. The other large region was in the northwest of Anatolia, near ancient Troy, with the sizable town of Bergama at its center. The satellite towns of Ezine, Karakecilli, Yuntdag, and Canakkale all wove colorful scatters with moderate weaves in all wool with geometric designs and cheerful palettes. Near to Istanbul, these were among the first Turkish rugs to reach Europe in the Renaissance. The earliest Turkish pieces depicted in Italian Old Master paintings display the so-called “Memling gul”, an allover panel pattern with hooked and stepped elements within the reserves. This pattern continues for centuries in the Konya area and in the Caucasus as well. Turkey is a land of villages and much of the most interesting Turkish weaving comes from one undiscovered village or another. The Konya-Cappadocia region of central Turkey includes the active towns of Karapinar, Karaman, Obruk, Sizma, and Tashpinar, all weaving Konya-esque scatters and long rugs. Karapinar has been active the longest, since the 17th century. The mosques in and around Konya have preserved locally-made rugs from the fourteenth. In the 20th century, the extra-long pile, many wefted Tulu rug was devised, with limited palettes and color block patterns. These are not really antique Tulus, but they must be a product of long-standing village tradition. There are thousands upon thousands of rural Turkish villages, almost all with easy access to local tribal wool. Rug students are discovering new names and rug types almost daily. The common denominators are bright colors, geometric designs, wool construction, moderate to coarse weaves and symmetric knots. Synthetic dyes hit the Turkish rug industry quickly and hard after 1870, and they penetrated to even the most off-the-beaten-track villages. This development was almost entirely negative. The village weavers used fugitive or overly bright dyes which ruined the color harmonies built up over centuries. Characteristic types disappeared or were negatively transmuted. The Turkish village rug of the 1870 to 1920 period is nothing to be proud of. In the eastern provinces, the semi-nomadic Kurdish tribes, collectively called ‘Yuruks’, weave all wool, geometric pieces with medium to medium-coarse weaves, as well as kilims and other flatweaves. The rugs employ cochineal instead of madder for the reds, mustard yellows, greens, and various blues. They are under-collected like the Persian Afshars. Their rugs are in scatter and long rug formats. The far eastern Turkish town of Erzerum has a long tradition of idiosyncratic, semi-workshop rugs and further to the east is Kars with a tradition of rugs in the Caucasian Kazak manner. One Turkish specialty is the Yastiks or cushion cover, made in pairs for the public living rooms of village houses. These are larger rugs in miniature and good ones are highly collectible. Like other Turkish rustic weavings, ones with synthetic dyes are almost totally undesirable. Only the tribal Baluch make similar cushion covers, known as pushtis or balishts, in the same small, oblong format. Yastiks always have a back, usually in plain weave, so that they can be easily stuffed. When the Imperial Carpet Factory at Herekeh near Istanbul closed in the early 20th century, the highly proficient Armenian master weavers set up in the Kum Kapi district of Istanbul where they wove all-silk, exquisitely fine and elaborately detailed small pieces, sometimes enriched with metal thread, for the most discriminating European buyers. Today the best, signed Kum Kapi pieces, usually in the “Sultan’s head” prayer niche design, can fetch upwards of $100,000. They are strictly for the wall. An Interwar all-silk room size Kum Kapi carpet is both exceedingly rare and stratospherically priced. The workshops closed in the 1930s, but the weaving of extremely fine, all-silk small rugs in Herekeh was revived in the 1960s. There has been a recent vogue for larger Turkish village vintage...

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 square size early 20th century Turkish Oushak Rug Details rug no. 10341 size 6' 1" x 6' 2" (185 x 188 cm) Antique oriental carpets and rugs from Oushak have been carefully chose...

Tulu rugs represent one of the earliest forms of nomadic pile weaving, typically knotted with a medium-high pile as these were intended as bedding rugs for the tent. The patterns are...

Antique Turkish Tuduc rug, Country of Origin: Turkey, Circa date: 1900. Size: 6 ft 4 in x 11 ft (1.93 m x 3.35 m).

Hand knotted in wool originating from Turkey circa 1910-1920, this antique rug is among the more intriguing Kazak tribal rugs added to our collections with atypical colorway variations like that of this inviting emphasis of pink. An atypically employed colorway among both traditional and transitional Kazak rugs, the natural complement of the light pink hue to the richer red, orange, and blue hues offers a sense of movement and control denoting the rarity and design appeal of this piece; particularly well suited to entryway and hallway projects. A welcome addition to the Antique & Vintage rug collection from Rug & Kilim. About the Collection: Antique rugs have been in Josh’s resume since he began in the industry almost 40 years ago when he was already recognized for one of the largest oriental rug collections in the United States. Each piece in the internationally recognized volume was hand picked for rarity, and of course aesthetic and beauty, now complementing one of the widest varieties of Persian rug and Turkish rug collections with the utmost attention to individuality and care. Because of Josh’s position in the wholesale rug industry he’s been responsible for promoting a number of collections throughout history, from breathtaking signature Tabriz, Sultanabad, Kerman Lavar, Agra, and Oushak classics to the more unsung jewels of the luxury industry. Vintage has also been synonymous with who we are since our beginning, particularly for our unparalleled Kilim collection, but with the rise of Mid Century collection the term vintage carpet has become very popular—especially exciting because often times many of the vintage carpets have also been treated, washed, dyed over, sheared, and modified—and has created a very successful category. We’re especially very proud of our vintage Kilims and Turkish rugs curated for our expansive collection of both area rugs and runners...

This hand-woven goat hair kilim is a remarkable example of nomadic craftsmanship, featuring a deep charcoal brown palette with visible tribal stitchwork and patched repairs. Original...

The handmade carpet S¸arkis¸la Kilim rugs are one of the most decorative rugs; Turkish Kilim can be an additional design element to one's home decor. Most Kilims can always be in har...

An antique Turkish Oushak carpet, circa 1900. Size: 17' x 11'. This lovely carpet has a variety of floral motifs across the softly hued central field. Enclosed within a festive borde...

Oushak rugs, also known as Ushak rugs, are woven in Western Turkey and have distinct designs, such as angular large-scale floral patterns. They usually evoke a calmness and peacefuln...

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Carpet ( 12'3" x 15'10" - 375 x 485 cm )

An antique Turkish Oushak rug in gallery format handmade during the early 20th century with a large medallion over a solid, rich red, field. Measures: 6' 1" x 13' 5".

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A palace sized antique Turkish Oushak carpet, circa 1900, size 22'7 x 13'9. This grand carpet features a small medallion within a larger medallion shaped primary field, creating a un...

Antique antique Persian Haji Jalili Rug with Multi-Layered Medallion In Red, Teal & Orange, Keivan Woven Arts/ rug/ CA-246, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 1910 Ke...

An antique Turkish Oushak carpet from the early 20th century.

An antique Turkish Oushak room size carpet handmade during the Early 20th century. Measures: 9' 3" x 11' 5"

A 4x6 antique Kayseri rug joining Rug & Kilim’s coveted Antique & Vintage Collection. Hand knotted in wool, the rug is a classic drawing that enjoy...

An 8 x 13 Khotan rug in red and blue, hand knotted in wool originating from East Turkestan, circa 1910-1920. This particular antique Khotan rug exemplifies ancestral pomegranate patt...

An antique Turkish Oushak room size rug in square format handmade during the early 20th century with a vertical cane design (pole design). Measures: 11' 9" x 12' 10".

Handwoven in fine wool, a 9x10 antique kilim rug from Turkey, among the most rare additions to our coveted collection. Carrying a folk art appeal, the 1920s piece reflects a subt...

Bring a touch of timeless Anatolian artistry into your home with this antique Turkish Oushak rug, a rare and exquisite piece dating back to the 1920s. Measuring 9.7 x 11.8 feet, this...

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug Size: 12'0" × 12'8" (366 × 386 cm) A stunning example of early 20th-century Anatolian textile artistry, this antique Turkish Oushak rug encapsulates the el...

The Sarkisla red rug could enhance the decor and work as a living room or dining room rugs. The geometric floor rug and its bold design can be most appropriate for a bedroom rug. Red rugs are one of the most decorative rugs, Turkish Kilim can be an additional element of design to one's home decor. Most Kilims can always be in harmony with the interior and will be complementary with art and architecture of most periods. Window and curtains are one of the most important items that can work well with the chosen Kilim. This patterned rug can be used with various design and era. Turkish flat-weave rug with its muted red colour and light blue are the most attractive amongst wood interiors. Sarkisla Kilims...

This vintage Turkish Kurdish runner that features series of interconnected cross medallions with symbolical patterns. Tones of pleasant earthy colours of brown and ivory predominate ...

Pillow made from an early 20th-century Turkish rug in brown and soft red with the name 2 first names and last name of a Turkish couple. probably given as a dowry gift Measures: 15...

An antique hand-knotted Turkish Oushak runner rug made in the 1920s with medium wool pile. It features multiple linked geometric medallions in a lovely nuanced color palette of taupe...

Impressive Large antique Oushak rug with floral design, rug / TU-MTU-3612, large antique Oushak, large antique Turkish Large antique Oushak rug with floral design in Pink Backgroun...

This is a genuine hand knotted oriental rug. It is not Hhand tufted or machine made rug. Our entire inventory is made of either hand knotted or handwoven rugs. Adorn your house styl...

Antique hand-knotted rug from Eastern Turkey, circa 1940. Size: 3 ft 9 in x 6 ft 5 in. Traditional Turkish design and hearth colors in pink, rust, grey and beige. Flat pile rug w...

This antique Tabriz rug is a masterpiece of Persian craftsmanship, featuring a refined allover floral design set against a warm ivory field. Delicate scrolling vines, blooming palmet...

This antique Sivas rug embodies understated sophistication with its soft neutral palette, featuring warm beige, ivory, and pale gray tones that blend seamlessly into a delicately fad...

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

This interwar west Anatolian workshop runner is quite coarse in weave and shows significant overall wear with wefts visible. The creamy ivory field displays a bold Yaprak (Leaf) patt...

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug (size Adjusted) Size: 18'3" × 18'9" (556 × 571 cm). This majestic antique Turkish Oushak rug, handwoven circa 1900, is a testament to the enduring elegance...

Antique Turkish Oushak Runner (size adjusted) Size: 8'1" × 19'9" (246 × 601 cm) Rich in tradition yet boldly artistic, this antique Turkish Oushak runner from the 1920s is a vibrant ...

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Measures: 11'5 x 15'0 Antique Turkish Oushak Rug with Soft Apricot Field and Faded Cream 11'5 x 15'0. Keivan Woven Arts / Rug/DMU-472025, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, ...

This exceptional handwoven hemp rug represents the best of textile heritage with a modern, rustic elegance. Crafted entirely from handspun, undyed hemp, the rug exudes a tactile dept...

An enormous green hexagon medallion with flame edges dominates the putty-toned field. The medallion and corners are both classically ottoman-inspired, but the tilted palmettes of the...

These handmade carpet luxury rugs look beautiful and would stand out as dining room rugs or bedroom rugs as an interior design object. These washable rugs are one of a kind and canno...

155 - Longitudinal polychrome lines to cover the whole field of this vintage large kilim. Black border for this unusual geometric frame design, named S...

This is Central Anatolian antique Kilim from the Konya - Hotamis region with a rare and beautiful color composition. It belongs to the scallop from the Konya region of Central Anato...

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Carpet ( 3'3" x 34'6" - 99 x 1052 )

The Sarkisla red rug could enhance the decor and work as a living room or dining room rugs. The geometric floor rug and its bold design can be most appropriate for a bedroom rug. Red rugs are one of the most decorative rugs; Turkish Kilim can be an additional element of design to one's home decor. Most Kilims can always be in harmony with the interior and will be complementary with art and architecture of most periods. Window and curtains are some of the most important items that can work well with the chosen Kilim. This patterned rug can be used with various design and era. Turkish flat-weave rug with its muted red colour and light blue are the most attractive amongst wood interiors. Sarkis Kilims are from Sivas and are, on the whole, loosely woven in slit weave and generally of a coarse texture. Antique rugs, red Kilim rugs...

The soft palette of this antique Anatolian Oushak is characteristic of this group of carpets from the late Ottoman period. The pale salmon rose background is embellished by an ogival...

This flatwoven kilim area rug is an excellent example of kilim rugs woven in the 1920s in Anatolia, Turkey. The design is simple yet eye-catching. They featured a maroon red open fie...

A Vintage Turkish Anatolian rug that features two distinctive cross lozenge cusped botanical medallions composed of palmettes, blossoms and thin angular vines dancing rhythmically. A...

A large Antique Oushak Rug in peach, sand, and brown from the early 20th century Details rug no. 10463 size 16' 7" x 18' 7" (505 x 566 cm) Antique oriental carpets and rugs from Ous...

Emanating a vibrant character, this beguiling Vintage Turkish Hereke rug provides a captivating design and visually appealing colour scheme. It features symbollical elements that are...

A stunning antique Kilim distinguished by parallel and offset rows of concentric, polychrome diamonds laid over a light blue background. Kilims of this type, exhibiting a full range ...

Antique Persian Heriz Runner in Wool with Geometric Medallions in gray Blue, light gray green and Brown. Keivan Woven Arts; rug W22-0107, country o...

Beautiful antique Turkish Anatolian runner rug, hand knotted wool with a red field, brown frame and tan accents in all-over multi medallion design. This rug measures 3' 6" x 10' 1".

Antique Oushak wool rug featuring a luminous patina and soft, earthy tones. Handwoven with large-scale floral motifs and a spacious medallion design, this piece showcases the eleganc...

West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine Oriental rugs. Oushak rugs su...