Vintage Kırşehir Rug, 106 × 221 cm / 3.5 x 7.3 ft Handmade Wool Rug

A distinctive vintage handmade wool rug from the Kırşehir region of Central Turkey, featuring an elongated geometric composition, softly aged colors, and the refined decorative character associated with traditional Central Anatolian weaving.

The central field is organized around a long architectural geometric medallion in muted burgundy, ivory, beige, and soft gray tones. Symmetrical extensions, stepped forms, arrow-like motifs, small diamonds, and linear details create a highly structured composition with a strong sense of balance.

The central design is surrounded by several decorative borders. The wide outer border is particularly attractive, filled with numerous small floral rosettes and repeating botanical motifs in faded red, yellow, green, ivory, brown, and dark accent tones. A softly patterned pale field around the central medallion gives the rug a lighter, more delicate appearance than many darker Anatolian village carpets.

Approximately 70 years old, the rug has developed natural fading, subtle tonal variations, and the soft surface character expected from an authentic handmade vintage textile.

About Kırşehir Rugs

Kırşehir is a historic rug-weaving region in Central Anatolia, Turkey, located within one of the country's most important traditional carpet-producing areas.

Kırşehir rugs are particularly appreciated for their combination of strong geometric structure and refined decorative details. Traditional examples can include:

• Elongated or centrally arranged geometric medallions
• Stepped and architectural forms
• Stylized flowers and botanical motifs
• Prayer-niche inspired compositions
• Fine repeating borders
• Contrasting central fields and lighter surrounding areas
• Red, pink, ivory, yellow, blue, green, brown, and muted pastel tones

Compared with some heavier tribal compositions, many Kırşehir rugs have a particularly balanced and elegant visual language, combining village geometry with carefully organized floral ornamentation.

Older Kırşehir rugs were woven by hand in domestic and village environments. Subtle asymmetry, changes in color intensity, and small variations in motif placement are therefore natural characteristics rather than defects.

This example is especially appealing for its elongated central medallion, softly faded burgundy palette, pale surrounding field, and densely patterned floral borders.

Details

• Origin: Kırşehir, Turkey
• Region: Central Anatolia / Central Turkey
• Size: 106 × 221 cm
• Size in Feet: 3.5 × 7.3 ft
• Material: Wool
• Age: Approximately 70 years old
• Technique: Handmade / Handwoven
• Design: Geometric medallion with architectural, floral, and symbolic motifs
• Colors: Muted burgundy, ivory, beige, soft gray, brown, faded red, yellow, green and earthy tones
• Condition: Vintage condition with natural signs of age and use

Its 106 × 221 cm elongated proportions make it suitable for an entryway, bedroom, hallway, reading area, beside a bed, study, or narrow living space.

As a genuine handmade vintage rug, slight variations in shape, pile, weave, motif placement, texture, and coloration are natural. These characteristics reflect traditional craftsmanship and contribute to the individuality of the piece.

The rug will be carefully cleaned, washed, and ironed before shipping, so it arrives ready to use or display.