10 Most Popular Vintage Turkish Rugs- Lavender Oriental Carpets
Turkey is an Eurasian country with the Black sea in the north and the Mediterranean sea in the south. The history of permanent human civilization in Turkey goes way back. Throughout time Turkey has developed and enriched its culture along with agricultural and industrial development. The weaving of rugs in Turkey can be dated back to 7000 BC.[1] Throughout history, with the ups and downs of war, there have been significant changes in the art of weaving rugs. The combination of traditional design and influence of other culture like Persian and Caucasian has presented the world with some masterpiece arts. Turkish rugs are not as diverse as its Persian counterpart, but they were the first nation to export quality rugs in mass quantity to European countries.
We find different features in rugs from different areas of Turkey. Turkish rugs (also known as Anatolian rugs) consist of all spheres of technical era i.e, Antique (more than 100 years old), Vintage (more than 50 years old) and Modern (less than 50 years old). The most popular styles of Turkish Rugs are Oushak Rugs, Sivas Rugs, Kilim Rugs, Yastik Rugs, Kars Rugs, Patchwork Rugs etc. They come in different shapes, sizes and design patterns.
Best of Turkish Oushak Rugs
Oushak rugs are also known as Ushak carpets. Oushak is a town situated in western Turkey. Since the early 15th century, Artisans from Oushak have been producing striking and attractive hand-knotted rugs. In earlier time, Turkish Oushak Rugs were dyed with deep and bold color. Along with depiction of natural scenes, there were other patterns like medallion and stars. Later, more warm and light colors were introduced. Oushak rugs are hand-knotted and made from natural fibre like wool and cotton. Oushak rugs comes in variety of shapes and sizes. From room size carpets to rectangular runner rugs and various accent rugs can be found in Turkish Oushak style Rugs.
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Dimension: 4'8" × 7'9" and 0.25" thick
Style: Traditional
Period: 1950s
Material: Wool
Condition: Minimum Wear (Consistent with the age)
Weave Type: Hand-knotted
Price: $1,285
Dimension: 2' × 10'5" and 0.25" thick
Style: Traditional Runner
Period: 1950s
Material: Wool
Condition: Minimum Wear (Consistent with the age)
Weave Type: Hand-knotted
Price: $1,165
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner Rug
Traditional Turkish Sivas Rugs
Sivas is located in the eastern border of Turkey.Turkish Sivas rugs are mostly influenced by Persian Tabriz style. Along with Oushak rugs, Sivas rugs are the only other Turkish style to produce room sized carpets. Hand-knotted Sivas rugs are mostly made from wool. Use of cotton can be seen in some instances.
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Dimension: 8'10" × 12'5" and 0.25" thick
Style: Traditional
Period: 1950s
Material: Wool
Condition: Minimum Wear (Consistent with the age)
Weave Type: Hand-knotted
Price: $1,285
Stylish Turkish Kilim Rugs
The art of weaving Kilim Rugs is not unique to Turkey. Kilim rugs are woven all around the world. Turkish Kilim rugs as well as other Kilim Rugs are pile less and designed with the weft alone. kilim rugs were traditionally built for domestic use rather than selling. They provide shelter from cold. They are also used as coverings.
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Dimension: 3' × 3'4" and 0.25" thick
Style: Traditional
Period: 1950s
Material: Cotton
Condition: Minimum Wear (Consistent with the age)
Weave Type: Hand-woven
Price: $165
Dimension: 3'9" × 7'1" and 0.2" thick
Style: Traditional
Period: 1940
Material: Wool
Condition: Minimum Wear (Consistent with the age)
Weave Type: Hand-woven
Price: $895
Hand-knotted Turkish Kars Rugs
Kars is a City located in the North eastern region of Turkey. Kars Rugs are one of the most popular Oriental carpets. Kars rugs have deep influence of Oushak rugs and some Persian styles. Turkish Kars rugs are hand-knotted and made from wool. The warm color and exquisite patterns make kars rugs a good investment.
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Dimension: 4'4" × 6'4" and 0.25" thick
Style: Traditional
Period: 1950s
Material: Wool
Condition: Minimum Wear (Consistent with the age)
Weave Type: Hand-knotted
Price: $1875
Turkish Yastik Accent Rugs
Turkish Yastik rugs are mostly accent rugs in different shapes and sizes. Normally, Yastik rugs are made in small sizes to decorate different parts of the house. Unlike Oushak and Shivas rugs, they don’t come in room size. Yastik rugs are hand-knotted. Like most other Oriental rugs, Yastik rugs are made from natural fibres like wool or cotton.
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Dimension: 1'5" × 3'7" and 0.25" thick
Style: Traditional
Period: 1950s
Material: Wool
Condition: Minimum Wear (Consistent with the age)
Weave Type: Hand-knotted
Price: $290
Dimension: 1'4" × 3'6" and 0.2" thick
Style: Traditional
Period: 1950s
Material: Wool
Condition: Minimum Wear (Consistent with the age)
Weave Type: Hand-knotted
Price: $290
Over-dye and Patchwork Rugs
Over-dye and patchwork rugs are the two most innovative changes in recent history. Turkish Patchwork rugs contains different shade and patterns with both deep and warm coloring. Patchwork rugs occupy a large portion of Vintage Turkish Collection.
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