Vintage Turkish Rug, 134 × 192 cm / 4.4 x 6.3 ft Handmade Wool Rug

A striking vintage handmade Turkish wool rug featuring a deep dark field, bold geometric medallions, and richly layered traditional borders.

The central field is dominated by three diamond-shaped medallions arranged horizontally. The two larger medallions contain ivory floral-cross motifs, while the smaller central diamond creates balance between them. Repeating rosettes, small diamonds, hooked forms, and abstract geometric symbols fill the surrounding field, producing a dense and rhythmic composition.

The rug is framed by several decorative borders. Narrow diagonal bands in burgundy, ivory, and dark blue create movement around the central field, while the broader outer border contains stylized geometric and botanical motifs. The strong contrast between the dark background and lighter details gives the piece a powerful traditional Anatolian character.

The palette combines deep navy, dark brown, burgundy, brick red, ivory, muted blue, black, and warm earthy tones. Approximately 80 years old, the rug has developed natural patina, tonal variation, and subtle surface irregularities consistent with its handmade vintage character.

About Turkish Rugs

The term Turkish rug, or more broadly Anatolian rug, refers to the diverse handwoven carpet traditions developed throughout Turkey over centuries.

Traditional Turkish village rugs are especially known for:

• Bold geometric medallions
• Diamonds, hooks, stars, and cross-like forms
• Stylized flowers and symbolic motifs
• Multiple structured decorative borders
• Strong contrasts between red, blue, ivory, green, and earthy colors
• Small variations created by individual hand weaving

Many traditional rugs were woven in village or household environments rather than standardized workshops. Motifs were often passed between generations and interpreted personally by each weaver. This is why authentic older rugs frequently show slight asymmetry, changing proportions, and subtle variations in color.

This particular example is especially appealing for its three-medallion layout, deep navy field, ivory floral-cross motifs, and bold layered border system.

Details

• Origin: Turkey / Anatolia
• Size: 134 × 192 cm
• Size in Feet: 4.4 × 6.3 ft
• Material: Wool
• Age: Approximately 80 years old
• Technique: Handmade / Handwoven
• Design: Geometric diamond medallions with floral and symbolic motifs
• Colors: Deep navy, burgundy, brick red, ivory, dark brown, muted blue and black
• Condition: Vintage condition with natural signs of age and use

Its 134 × 192 cm proportions make it suitable for a bedroom, living room, study, reading corner, entryway, or as a statement accent rug in a bohemian, rustic, eclectic, or traditional interior.

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.