Vintage Yahyali Rug, 120 × 242 cm / 3.9 x 7.9 ft Handmade Wool Rug

A distinctive vintage handmade wool rug from Yahyalı, Kayseri, featuring a large central geometric medallion, softly aged colors, and richly layered traditional borders.

The composition is organized around a prominent stepped central medallion set on a muted rose-pink field. The medallion combines deep navy, brown, burgundy, ivory, and soft purple tones, while smaller geometric motifs extend horizontally from the center and reinforce the rug’s strong symmetry.

The field is decorated with small stylized floral and geometric elements, particularly around the corners and sides. Several surrounding borders add visual depth, including a wide mustard-gold band filled with repeating angular motifs and narrower dark borders containing small abstract forms.

The palette combines muted pink, dusty rose, mustard yellow, dark navy, brown, burgundy, lavender, ivory, and earthy tones. Approximately 70 years old, the rug has developed natural fading, tonal variation, and a soft vintage patina that enhance its traditional character.

About Yahyalı Rugs

Yahyalı is a traditional rug-weaving district in Kayseri Province, Central Anatolia, Turkey. The area is known for village-made wool rugs that combine strong geometric structure with stylized floral and symbolic motifs.

Traditional Yahyalı rugs often feature:

• Large central medallions
• Stepped diamonds and angular geometric forms
• Stylized flowers and botanical motifs
• Strongly defined multiple borders
• Rich red, yellow, navy, brown, green, and ivory palettes
• Dense handmade wool construction
• Slight asymmetry and tonal variations characteristic of village weaving

Yahyalı rugs belong to the broader Kayseri and Central Anatolian weaving tradition, but village examples generally have a more geometric and rustic character than the finely floral workshop carpets often associated with Kayseri.

This particular piece is especially attractive for its large stepped medallion, unusual muted rose field, mustard-toned border, and beautifully softened vintage colors.

Details

• Origin: Yahyalı, Kayseri, Turkey
• Region: Central Anatolia
• Size: 120 × 242 cm
• Size in Feet: 3.9 × 7.9 ft
• Material: Wool
• Age: Approximately 70 years old
• Technique: Handmade / Handwoven
• Design: Central medallion with geometric and floral motifs
• Colors: Dusty rose, muted pink, mustard yellow, navy, brown, burgundy, lavender, ivory and earthy tones
• Condition: Vintage condition with natural signs of age and use

Its 120 × 242 cm proportions make it suitable for a living room, bedroom, entryway, reading area, study, or narrow seating 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.