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Material: Silk
Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, Regal Charm Meets Stately Decadence
Located in Dallas, TX
77246 Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, 06'07 x 09'08. Turkish silk Hereke rugs are luxurious, handcrafted carpets originating from the town of Hereke near Istanbul, renowned for thei...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Baroque Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Bobyrug’s Rare Antique Ottoman Silk and Metal Embroidery
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 19th century Turkish ottoman embroidery with nice design and green field color, entirely hand embroidered with golden metal on silk foundation.
✨✨✨
"Experience the ep...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Small Turkish Silk Rug, Handmade Carpet Oriental Rug Tree of Life
Located in Wembley, GB
This elegant Silk rug was woven by hand with the finest organic materials. The central design has been woven on a black-brown background with cream and beige accents that make up the magnificent tree design with intricate flowers and leaves woven throughout. This is then framed by a repeat pattern border woven in the same accents. The bold design and simple colour palette in this piece make it the perfect accent accessory.
The raw materials used are of the finest quality, with only the best hand-spun Silk and cotton which have been dyed with organic dyeing techniques and delicately woven on looms to create this elegant piece. Constructed with a traditional hand-knotting technique which has been used for generations due to the durable rugs the technique produces.
Place this piece in a classic interior or a sophisticated modern style for an instant uplift. This fine silk rug can be used as a bedroom rug, living room rug or hallway rug. This piece is in excellent condition, clean and ready for use in any home or office environment.
Small Turkish silk...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Rococo Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Silk
Nazmiyal Collection Silk & Wool Subtle Tones Modern Rug 12'5" x 14'7"
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Silk & Wool Subtle Tones Modern Contemporary Rug, Country of origin: Turkey, Circa date: Modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Vintage Turkish Silk Area Rug
Located in Barrington, IL
Beautiful Turkish silk area rug in a floral medallion pattern. Turkish silk was machine woven in the mid 1900s. It has a brown background with the central medallion and the corner ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Pure Silk Hereke Original Turkish Rug Signed
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Very fine Turkish pure silk Hereke rug from the famous town of finest carpets.
Hereke silk carpet / rug Turkey 3.0 x 2.2 ft 91 x 65 cm
Rare fine...
Category
20th Century Turkish Islamic Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Pillowcase Made from a 1960s Hemp Rug
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pillowcase made from a 1960s Hemp rug.
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning is reccommended.
Ivory stitching is in silk and hand ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Kilim Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk, Hemp
Early 20th Century Hereke Silk Carpet
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
A Timeless Weaving Wonder This elegant early 20th century antique silk Hereke carpet attracts attention with its rich color palette and intricate patterns. The central medallion desi...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
New Contemporary Indian Oushak Wool & Silk Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
30020 new contemporary Indian Oushak wool & silk rug with modern style. Seasonally charming yet perennially fresh, this hand-knotted wool and silk contemporary Indian Oushak rug is p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Hollywood Regency Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug with Art Nouveau Rococo Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77795, vintage Turkish silk Hereke rug with Art Nouveau Rococo style. Give the look of woven wonders and warmth with this hand knotted vintage Turk...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Medieval Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Prayer Rug with Tree of Life Design
Located in Dallas, TX
77026, vintage Turkish silk Hereke prayer rug with Tree of Life design. Give the look of woven wonders and warmth with this stunning silk Hereke rug....
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Islamic Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
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
A Kum Kapi Silk and Metal Thread Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Kum Kapi unusual Polonaise design silk and metal thread rug
Size : 142×210 cm
Kumkapı was a village with Armenian population where pure silk rugs with extraordinary quality were wo...
Category
19th Century Turkish Antique Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Metal
Antique ottoman turkish pillow Cases
Located in Istanbul, TR
Late 19th / early 20th C pillow cases , embroidered in silk on a satin silk background. The backing has been replaced with a hand loomed silk and cotton fa...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Suzani Antique Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Antique Hereke Silk Rug - 20th Century Turkish Hereke Silk Rug, Vintage Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Antique Hereke Silk Rug Vintage Silk Rug
20th Century Turkish Hereke Silk Rug
This magnificent carpet is a masterpiece, every inch of which is woven with precision and care, tellin...
Category
20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Zabihi Collection Antique Turquoise Silk Persian Kashan Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th century formal Silk Kashan Rug featuring a rare turquoise color background
Details
rug no. 10749
size 4' 8" x 5' 10" (142 x 178 cm)
rug type Kashan,Silk
Category
Early 20th Century Islamic Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
4x6 Ft One of a Kind Handmade Turkish Art Silk Prayer Rug. Vintage Prayer Mat
Located in Spring Valley, NY
An early 20th century North West Anatolian niche design rug with beautiful colors. Finely hand knotted with even medium art silk pile on cotton foundation. Very good condition. Sturd...
Category
1930s Turkish Islamic Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Royal Ozipek silk carpet/tapestry Hereke signed, 20th Century. blue
Located in Berlin, DE
Royal Ozipek silk carpet/tapestry Hereke signed, 20th Century
This hand-knotted Hereke rug is a magnificent addition to your living space. Once intended for imperial palaces, the de...
Category
20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Bobyrug’s Beautiful vintage Turkish Kayseri silk rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice vintage Turkish Kayseri rug with a beautiful mihrab design and nice colours with a green field with blue, orange and pink in design, entirely hand knotted with silk on cotton fo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tabriz Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Antique Silk Hereke Runner Rug, Lustrous Rust with Pictorials - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with a luxurious hand-knotted silk in Turkey circa 1920-1930, this 2x6 antique Hereke runner rug is an elegant and rare find of the celebrated provenance—a collectible curation ...
Category
1920s Turkish Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Pure Silk Hereke Ozipek Turkish Rug Signed
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Very fine Turkish pure silk Hereke prayer rug from the famous Ozipek workshop.
Hereke silk carpet Özipek rug Turkey 3.3 x 2.5 ft 100 x 76 cm
Rare fine Hereke silk carpet, hand-knotted 1 million knots per m² / 654 kpsi.
Design: Hereke Silk Medallion
Material: Silk 100%
Production method: Hand-knotted
Length: 3.3 ft / 100 cm plus short kilim edge and fringes
Width: 2.5 ft / 76 cm
Shape: Rectangular
Colors: brown-red, gold, beige, black
Pile height: approx. 2 – 3 mm
Knot density: per m² 1,000,000, kpsi 654 inch²
A+ export quality
Condition: Unused
Made in Hereke, Türkiye by the Özipek workshop
Usage: Tapestry, Floor Carpet
Sustainable: Yes, from natural products
Cleaning: vacuuming, otherwise only carpet cleaning by a specialist company
Carpet stop: Generally recommended on smooth surfaces
Underfloor heating: Yes, suitable
Fair Trade: Yes, Label Step Fair Trade Carpets, no child labor, ecologically compatible production. We are Label Step Fair Trade Partners.
Hereke silk carpets have always been among the exquisite works of art in carpet production. Its origins go back to the Ottoman Sultan Abdülmecid I, who founded the Hereke Imperial Manufactory in 1841 to produce all the textiles for his Dolmabahçe Palace on the Bosphorus. Due to the friendship between the German Empire and the Ottoman Empire, there were plenty of contacts between the oriental art of weaving and European customers. As is well known, a particularly great admirer of Hereke carpets was Kaiser Wilhelm II, who brought an impressive collection of exquisite carpets from Hereke with him in 1894.
In the 20th century Hereke has developed into the most important production site for exquisite silk carpets. Floral carpets and prayer rugs in sizes 90 x 60 cm, 120 x 80 cm, 150 x 100 cm and 200 x 130 cm are common. Larger carpets are also available, but due to their high price these are much rarer. Simple qualities in wool on cotton warp start with a knot density of approx. 300,000 knots per m², particularly fine pieces reach fineness of over 4,000,000 knots per m². A floral drawing or floral repeat is typical. Well-known weaving masters or manufacturers are Ozipek, Derin, Han Hali.
Turkish Hereke silk rugs are the most exclusive and highly priced rugs of all silk rugs...
Category
20th Century Turkish Islamic Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Pure silk Hereke Ozipek Prayer rug
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Very fine turkish pure silk Hereke prayer rug from the famous Ozipek workshop. Unusual geometric design gives this masterpiece a rarely seen look.
Category
20th Century Turkish Islamic Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Semi-Antique Hereke, Pure Silk Signed Turkish Prayer Rug
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This authentic Hereke, signed, pure silk rug is extremely intricate. It is a very finely hand-knotted Turkish prayer rug in a traditional design with strong colors and is signed in A...
Category
20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Antique Hereke Silk Rug - Turkish Silk Hereke Carpet Late 20th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Antique Hereke Silk Rug - Turkish Silk Hereke Carpet Late 20th Century 100x165 cm (39,3 x 64,9 In)
Hereke carpet, floor covering woven by hand in imperial workshops established in H...
Category
20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Pink Turkish Silk Hereke Carpet, 09’10 x 13’10
Located in Dallas, TX
76935 Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, 09’10 x 13’10. This exceptional hand-knotted vintage Turkish silk Hereke rug is a stunning representation of the intricate artistry and fine cr...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Oushak Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Vintage Anatolian Velvet Pillow Cases, Mid-20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
They do not come with inserts but bags made to the size to accommodate insert materials.
linen in the back
zipper closure
dry cleaning is recommended.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Metallic Thread
Christmas Stocking One of a Kind Made of a 1970s Hereke Silk Rug
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
One of a kind Christmas stocking.
This Christmas stocking was made using a fine 650 knot per square inch Hereke silk rug. The front is 100% pure luxur...
Category
1970s Turkish Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful vintage Turkish Hereke rug made from 100% silk, and woven with a beautiful multi-colored tree-of-life pattern in the center surrounded by a wide borer containing multiple...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Area Rug in Garden Pattern in Burgundy, Ivory, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
A beautiful Turkish all-silk or “silk on silk” area rug with a "Garden Design". The Rug is in the shade of rust-red field color with a design of flowers and birds, in blue, green, yellow, brown, and cream colors. There is a central medallion in a cream color. The Turkish silk Hereke has a cream color border with a design of flowers and birds throughout. The rug is truly an artisan creation well suited for display on the wall. The Turkish Hereke Silk Rugs are renowned for their beautiful design and the use of extremely fine weaving techniques and have a very high knot count.
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
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Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
handmade Silk Hereke Rug, Turkey, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Exquisite design and quality workmanship silk Hereke rug - a true masterpiece that will elevate the decor of any space. This rug has been hand-knotted with great care and precision t...
Category
20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Vintage Turkish Silk Tree of Life Pictorial Rug in Rust Red, Blue, Brown, Ivory
Located in Barrington, IL
Beautiful Turkish silk prayer rug with a "Tree of Life" also known as “The Garden of Paradise” design. The Rug is in the shade of rust-red field color with a design of trees, bird...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Prayer Rug, Koum Kapi Inspired by Zareh Penyamin
Located in Dallas, TX
77218 Vintage Turkish Hereke Silk Prayer Rug, 04’00 x 06’00. Effortless beauty meets timeless appeal in this vintage Turkish silk Hereke prayer rug. The stylish levels of complexity and refined color palette woven into this piece work together evoking worldly sophistication. This hand knotted vintage Turkish silk Hereke prayer rug, inspired by the renowned Zareh Penyamin and the intricate artistry of Koum Kapi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Islamic Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Antique Authentic Silk and Metal Turkish Hereke Fine Exceptional 10x13 Garden
Located in New York, NY
Museum Quality Antique Silk Hereke Fine 100% Silk High Quality Silk Hereke
9'8" x 13'10" 295cm x 422cm
"This is one of the highest quality antiq...
Category
1920s Turkish Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Handmade Vintage Turkish Hereke Silk Prayer Rug, 1970s, 1D16
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade vintage Turkish Hereke rug made in natural silk and prayer design. The rug is from the middle of 20th century in original good condition.
-Condition: original good,
-c...
Category
1970s Turkish Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Vintage Silk Hereke Fine 100% Silk High Quality Museum Signed Rug 7x10 209x297cm
Located in New York, NY
Museum Quality Vintage Silk Hereke Fine 100% Silk High Quality Silk Hereke Signed
6'10" x 9'9" 209cm x 297cm
"This is one of the highest quality antique silk rugs that we have seen...
Category
1950s Turkish Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Collectible Turkish Rug - Hereke with signature, 100% silk - No. 747
By Hereke
Located in Paris, FR
A stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower We are a family business specializing in the purchase, sale and
expertise of old, modern and contemporary tapestries, rugs, kilims and textiles....
Category
1940s Turkish Tribal Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Antique Ottoman Turkish Pillow Cases Late 19th-Early 20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
Late 19th-early 20th century pillow cases , embroidered in silk on a satin silk background. The backing has been replaced with a hand loomed silk and cotton fabric. Insert is not pro...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Suzani Antique Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Handmade Vintage Turkish Hereke Silk Prayer Rug 3.2' x 4.5', 1970s - 1D52
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Experience the elegance and craftsmanship of this Handmade Vintage Turkish Hereke Silk Rug. This rug was made in the 1970s, using high-quality silk material that is smooth and luxuri...
Category
1970s Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Pink Turkish Silk Rug
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary handwoven 100 % silk Turkish rug in bright pink.
2'8'' x 4'8''
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Wonderful Vintage Silk Turkish Kayseri Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 20th century silk Turkish rug with beautiful floral central medallion design and light colors with purple, pink and grey on white field, entirely hand knotted with sil...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Tabriz Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Pillowcase Made from a 1960s Hemp Rug
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pillowcase made from a 1960s hemp rug.
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning is recommended.
Ivory stitching is in silk and hand d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk, Hemp
Ottoman Turkish Velvet Pillow Cases, Early 20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
They do not come with inserts but bags made to the size to accommodate insert materials.
Linen in the back
zipper closure
42 x 78 cm /16.54 x 30.71 in.
37 x 78 cm / 14.57 x 30.71...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Suzani Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Metallic Thread
20th Century Silk Hereke Rug - Antique Turkish Rug, Silk Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This 20th century antique Turkish Anatolian silk Hereke rug is both rich in history and an exquisite work of art. Fine workmanship is evident in every detail of this hand-woven carpe...
Category
20th Century Turkish Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Pillowcase Made from a 1960s Hemp Rug
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pillowcase Made from a 1960s Hemp Rug
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry Cleaning is reccommended.
Ivory stitching is in silk and hand d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk, Hemp
Vintage Turkish Hereke Pure Silk Pictorial Tree of Life Prayer Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77259 Tree of life design vintage Hereke Turkish prayer rug, Garden of Paradise tapestry wall hanging. This hand knotted silk vintage Turkish Hereke prayer rug displays a tree of lif...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Modern Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Mid 20th C. Pillow Cases Made from Vintage Anatolian Cover
Located in Istanbul, TR
This pillow case is made from a vintage Anatolian Cotton Cover. Hand done silk stitching on it is our addition to the piece to give it a fine detail.
It does not come with inserts...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Antique Silk Turkish Prayer Rug, circa 1910
Located in Spring Valley, NY
An antique niche design silk rug from Kayseri region of Central Anatolia, circa 1910. Very good condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (deep w...
Category
Early 1900s Turkish Antique Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Bobyrug’s pretty little Turkish silk Istanbul rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty vintage little Turkish rug with nice mihrab design and beautiful colours, entirely and finely hand knotted with silk on silk foundation.
✨✨✨
"Experience the epitome of luxury...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Tabriz Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Turkish Silk Kayseri Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty Mid Century Turkish Kayseri rug with beautiful mihrab design and nice colors, entirely hand knotted with silk and cotton on cotton foundation.
✨✨✨
"Experience the epitome of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tabriz Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Ivory Pillow Case Fashioned from a Vintage Anatolian Coverlet, Mid 20th C
By Seref Ozen
Located in Istanbul, TR
This Pillow Case id made from a vintage cotton and wool coverlet made during mid 20th c. in Western Anatolia, Turkey. The silk stitching on it is hand done by us.
It does not come...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Beautiful Vintage Sino Hereke Silk and Gold Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 20th century Hereke style silk and gold rug with a mihrab prayer design and light colors with red and yellow, entirely hand knotted w...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Islamic Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
17th Century Ottoman Textile - Antique Ottoman Rug, Antique Textile
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This special collector's item is a rare and valuable textile from the Ottoman period, dating from the 17th century. This work, expertly woven from cotton and silk, is adorned with sy...
Category
17th Century Turkish Antique Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Silk
New Vintage-Inspired Transitional Rug with Soft Earth-Tone Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
30099 New Vintage-Inspired Transitional Rug, 08'01 x 09'09.
Emanating vintage charm with incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted transitional area rug is a captivating visi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chinoiserie Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Vintage Silk Hereke High Quality Silk Hereke 100% Pure Silk
Located in New York, NY
Museum quality rare vintage 100% pure silk hereke rug kaysari rug fine high quality 3x5
2'10" x 4'6"
87cm x 138cm
"This is one of the highest quality antique silk rugs that we have seen in our 40 years in the trade. It is 100% silk pile and foundation. This vintage Silk Hereke Kaysari has a very fine weave and intricate design indicating master weaver workmanship. We received it from a home where it was displayed hanging on the wall for a long time. It is in great original shape with no repairs or work at all. All four sides are intact and original. This is a great long term investment quality piece."-DCR
History
Hereke carpets are only produced in Hereke, a coastal town in Turkey, 60 km from Istanbul. The materials used are silk, a combination of wool and cotton and sometimes gold or silver threads.
The Ottoman sultan...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Vintage Ivory and Black Turkish Silk Hereke Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
77475 Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, 08'06 x 10'02. With ornate details and well-balanced symmetry combined with a dreamy color palette, this hand-knotted silk vintage Turkish Here...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Art Nouveau Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Chinese Red Color Tiny Superfine Silk Turkish Mat Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
Tiny silk Turkish rug in Chinese red.
Measures: 10” x 12”.
Category
20th Century Turkish Agra Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Antique Turkish Sivas Silk Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number
58101
Size
6' 6" X 9' 0"
Design
Sivas
Collection
Antique/Vintage
Material
Silk
Texture
Pile Weave
Origin
Turkey
Age
Antique/Vintage
Category
1920s Turkish Vintage Silk Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
Antique Turkish Silk Kayseri Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish silk Kayseri carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century.
Category
1930s Turkish Vintage 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.