Vintage Konya High Pile Rug, 150 × 375 cm / 4.9 x 12 ft Rug, Handmade Wool Turkish Rug

A distinctive vintage handmade Konya rug from Central Anatolia, Turkey, woven from wool and characterized by its thick, high-pile surface and unusual repeating geometric composition. Measuring 150 × 375 cm (4.9 × 12 ft), this approximately 70–80-year-old piece combines the warmth and texture of traditional Anatolian weaving with a bold elongated format.

The central field is divided into a sequence of vertical panels containing large rounded geometric forms in alternating deep red and warm cream tones. Within these shapes are stylized branching or tree-like motifs, creating a rhythmic pattern that repeats along the length of the rug.

A warm mustard-orange ground strengthens the contrast between the central motifs, while the surrounding borders feature dense geometric ornamentation in brown, ivory, orange, burgundy, black, and muted green. The result is a richly textured village rug with a particularly strong folk-art character.

About the High-Pile Construction

The term high pile refers to a rug whose wool fibers rise noticeably higher above the foundation than those of a typical low-pile Turkish carpet.

This deeper pile gives the rug:

• A thicker and softer surface
• Greater visual texture and dimensionality
• A warmer, more cushioned feel
• Stronger definition between colors and motifs
• A distinctly handmade village character

High-pile wool rugs were especially practical in Anatolian communities because the additional wool provided warmth and insulation, while also creating a comfortable textile for everyday household use.

In this example, the longer wool pile gives the geometric motifs a slightly softer outline than those seen on tightly clipped carpets. This contributes to the rug’s tactile, rustic appearance and makes it especially attractive as a statement textile.

About Konya Rugs

Konya, in Central Anatolia, has a longstanding weaving tradition shaped by village and nomadic textile culture. Rugs from the wider region frequently feature strong geometric forms, stylized plant motifs, warm earthy colors, and substantial wool construction.

This piece is particularly unusual for its combination of:

• Long 150 × 375 cm proportions
• Thick high-pile wool surface
• Repeating vertical panel structure
• Stylized tree or branch-like motifs
• Alternating red and cream geometric fields
• Mustard-orange background
• Dense geometric border decoration
• Traditional handmade Anatolian character

Details

• Origin: Konya, Turkey
• Region: Central Anatolia
• Size: 150 × 375 cm
• Size in Feet: 4.9 × 12 ft
• Material: Wool
• Age: Approximately 70–80 years old
• Technique: Handmade / Hand-Knotted
• Pile: High Pile
• Type: Vintage Konya Rug
• Design: Repeating geometric and stylized botanical motifs
• Colors: Mustard orange, deep red, cream, brown, burgundy, black and muted green
• Condition: Vintage condition with natural signs of age and handmade character

Its elongated proportions make it particularly suitable for a wide hallway, long living space, bedroom, gallery-style interior, dining area, or as a dramatic statement rug.

Natural differences in pile height, shape, weave density, motif alignment, and coloration are characteristic of handmade vintage rugs. Subtle tonal changes and irregularities are part of the authentic character of this piece.

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