Vintage Kayseri Kilim Runner, 112 x 422 cm, 3.8 x 13.10 ft

Each knot, each pattern, each color carries a memory. This kilim was never just a carpet—it was a silent witness to laughter shared over tea, to footsteps echoing through early mornings, to seasons passing like shadows on sun-warmed stone.

Woven in Kayseri by hands that no longer need to see to know, it tells the story of a woman who learned her grandmother’s patterns by heart. Her fingers knew what the eye forgot—how to turn wool and color into legacy.

The diamonds in the center aren’t just shapes—they’re amulets. Protection. Hope. The surrounding motifs? Dreams kept close. Symbols passed down like lullabies. The deep reds speak of firelight, the black of long winters, the ochres of wheat fields stretching beyond the village.

Once laid in the entrance of a home where bare feet ran and stories flowed, this runner now holds the warmth of every life it touched. It is not just decor. It is memory made visible.

Features
Origin: Kayseri, Central Anatolia

Type: Vintage kilim runner

Size: 112 x 422 cm, 3.8 x 13.10 ft

Technique: Handwoven, flatweave

Material: 100% wool 

Color palette: Deep red, black, ochre, soft beige

Age: Mid-20th century

Condition: Very good, minor age wear consistent with vintage character

Motifs: Diamond-shaped medallions, tribal amulets, protective symbols

Function: Ideal as a hallway runner, statement piece, or layered décor

One-of-a-kind: Each piece is unique, with unrepeatable color fades and symbolic language

Payment,
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Shipping,
We ship worldwide. We use DHL Express Shipping Services. Your piece will be shipped within three days and will be in buyer door in five business days
The buyer is responsible for any Customs fees, taxes and brokerage fees.

Refunds and Exchanges,
We can accept refund within 14 days,please visit about page for our refund policy.

Photos and Colors Details
***All photos were taken under natural day light and were not apply any photoshop.
As you know, it is a vintage rug and it is difficult to reflect all colors to photos as 100%.
The rug may seem slightly different under the artifical light especially indoors, you can notice the differences outdoors under the day light.