{"title":"Turkish Handmade Rugs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrowse our carefully curated collection of traditional handmade vintage Turkish rugs, each one a unique and irreplaceable piece of history and craftsmanship. Our collection spans a wide range of styles and weaving traditions, from ultra-fine silk rugs, such as the exquisite and highly sought-after Hereke, known for their extraordinary detail and knot density, to more rustic, characterful tribal rugs that carry the authentic charm of their nomadic origins. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theorientalrugshop.co.uk\/about-us\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"antique-bergama-rug-2-17x1-09m","title":"Antique Bergama Rug 2.17x1.09m","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Anatolian Rug dates from the Late Nineteenth Century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e2.17×1.09m \/ 7’2″x3’7″\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eVicinity of Bergama, West Anatolia (Turkey).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique: \u003c\/strong\u003eHand-knotted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003eWool pile, cotton warps, brown wefts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColours and Design: \u003c\/strong\u003eNatural dyes. The colours are superb! Terracotta with blue, beige, brown, along with hints of peach and purple. Geometric medallion design consisting of 4 medallions (3 blue, one brown) surrounded with wide beige border decorated with geometric symbols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\/Age: \u003c\/strong\u003eIt has low pile and corrosion to brown wool as well as historic restorations. These restorations include: a patch repair measuring 43x3cm \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e(see image 10)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis interesting Antique Anatolian Rug was originally sold by Jolly \u0026amp; Son Limited in Bath on the 29th August 1945.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe purchase price of £55 was a lot of money back then, as an average salary was £214 (and indeed, this was before the end of World War Two). It was the equivalent of around £2100 in today's money (\u0026amp; in an era before VAT existed)!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58081466286411,"sku":null,"price":999.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Bergama-antique-2.17x1.09m-Main.jpg?v=1786282496"},{"product_id":"turkish-silk-hereke-mat-81x54cm","title":"Turkish Silk Hereke Mat 81x54cm","description":"An exquisitely fine silk-on-silk Turkish rug with impressive knotting of circa 418 kpsi.\u003cstrong\u003eBuy online with fast free UK delivery or purchase in-store!\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003eFine Turkish Silk Hereke Mat\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e81×54cm \/ 2’8″x1’9″ \u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003eHereke, Turkey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003eHand-knotted. Circa. 418 kpsi.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003eSilk pile, silk warp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColours and Design:\u003c\/strong\u003eThis fine Turkish silk Hereke mat has afloral design on cream\/beige ground with colours of green, yellow, fawn, brown and light blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\/Age: \u003c\/strong\u003eIt is approximately 40 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe town of Hereke is located 60km east of Istanbul.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHereke has a reputation for producing the finest silk rugs in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is one of the most important weaving centres of Turkey. In the Nineteenth Century the Sultan ordered the first looms in Hereke for the making of exceptional carpets for the palaces and other dignitaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHereke Rugs are made by weavers of serious skill, each knot is predetermined by artists. Often there is a small inscription on one corner. Typically, these skill rugs have around a million knots per square metre(interestingly this one has over 300,000 knots!).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theorientalrugshop.co.uk\/take-a-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eThe Oriental Rug Merchant\u003c\/a\u003e, 11 High Street, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.visittunbridgewells.com\/shopping\/high-street\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTunbridge Wells\u003c\/a\u003e, Kent, TN1 1UL, UK\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58081480573259,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Hereke-silk-81x54cm-MAIN.jpg?v=1786282576"},{"product_id":"old-karapinar-runner-4-15x1-25m","title":"Old Karapinar runner 4.15x1.25m","description":"A super quality with chunky hand-knotted wool pile with a spectacular geometric design.\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old Karapinar runner\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.15×1.25m \/ 13’7″x4’1″\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Karapinar (Konya area), central Anatolia (Turkey).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003eHand-knotted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003eWool pile, wool warps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColours and Design:\u003c\/strong\u003eThis old Karapinar runner has attractive colours of red, gold-green, beige, steel blue and brown. It has a large scale geometric design of three medallions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\/Age:\u003c\/strong\u003eIt has full chunky pile with the brown colour corroded (see image 5). It's in the region of 40 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theorientalrugshop.co.uk\/take-a-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Oriental Rug Merchant\u003c\/a\u003e, 11 High Street,\u003ca style=\"color: #808080;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visittunbridgewells.com\/shopping\/high-street\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTunbridge Wells\u003c\/a\u003e, Kent, TN1 1UL, UK\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58081549484363,"sku":null,"price":895.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Karapinar-4.15x1.25m-MAIN.jpg?v=1786282973"},{"product_id":"vintage-kars-rug-1-89x1-10m","title":"Vintage Kars rug 1.89x1.10m","description":"A great value hand-knotted Turkish rug made with a wool pile .\u003cstrong\u003eBuy online with free UK delivery or purchase in-store!\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage Kars rug\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.89×1.10m \/ 6’3″x3’7″ \u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e East Anatolia (Turkey).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003eHand-knotted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wool pile, knotted onto wool warps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColours and Design:\u003c\/strong\u003eThis vintage Kars rug has colours of rose, blue, apricot, cream and gold. It has a large scale geometric design of three medallions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\/Age:\u003c\/strong\u003eIt has full pile. Faded colours. It’s in the region of 40 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rugs of this region are very distinctive. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey are made from pure wool and vegetal dyes. The geometric patterns predominant in the rugs of this region are of Caucasian origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #808080;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theorientalrugshop.co.uk\/take-a-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Oriental Rug Merchant\u003c\/a\u003e, 11 High Street,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/visittunbridgewells.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTunbridge Wells\u003c\/a\u003e, Kent, TN1 1UL, UK\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58081588707659,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Turkish-old-1.89x1.10m_MAIN.jpg?v=1786283175"},{"product_id":"semi-antique-turkish-prayer-rug-1-73x1-16m","title":"Semi Antique Turkish Prayer rug 1.73x1.16m","description":"This Anatolian Rug from central Turkey dates from the mid Twentieth century.\u003cstrong\u003eBuy online with fast free UK delivery or purchase in-store!\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003eSemi Antique Turkish Prayer rug\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.73×1.16m \/ 5’8″x3’10″ \u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003eKonya area, central Anatolia (Turkey).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003eHand-knotted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wool pile, wool warps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColours and\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e This semi antique Turkish Prayer rug has a plain dark red field with exquisite light blue mihrab and wide orange main border decorated with geometric design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\/Age:\u003c\/strong\u003eIt has low pile all over commensurate with age. It has been washed, and the ends and sides are secure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis semi-antique Turkish prayer rug dates from the 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Oriental Rug Merchant, 11 High Street,\u003ca style=\"color: #808080;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visittunbridgewells.com\/shopping\/high-street\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTunbridge Wells\u003c\/a\u003e, Kent, TN1 1UL, UK\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58081592475979,"sku":null,"price":595.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Konya-Prayerrug-1.73x1.16m-MAIN.jpg?v=1786283335"},{"product_id":"old-turkish-rug-1-82x1-20m","title":"Old Turkish rug 1.82x1.20m","description":"An attractive hand-knotted woollen rug woven with vegetable dyes.\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003eOld Turkish rug\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e1.82×1.20m \/ 6’0″x3’11″ Thickness: 7mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003eBalikesir, West Anatolia (Turkey).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003eHand-knotted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003eWool pile, wool warps \u0026amp; wefts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColours and Design:\u003c\/strong\u003eThis appealing old Turkish rug has exquisite colours made from vegetable dyes. These colours are superb and include cream, orange-rust, blue, and green! It has a charming geometric medallion design; look out for the attractive kilim\/flat woven ends and the fringes are still plaited – a lovely finishing touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\/Age:\u003c\/strong\u003eThis Turkish rug is in good useable condition with full pile, and was woven with excellent quality wool. Like all of our vintage rugs, this rug has been washed.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIt dates from the last quarter of the Twentieth Century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #808080;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theorientalrugshop.co.uk\/take-a-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Oriental Rug Merchant\u003c\/a\u003e, 11 High Street, \u003ca style=\"color: #808080;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visittunbridgewells.com\/shopping\/high-street\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTunbridge Wells\u003c\/a\u003e, Kent, TN1 1UL, UK\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58081593295179,"sku":null,"price":595.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Balikesir-1.82x1.20m-MAIN.jpg?v=1786283376"},{"product_id":"old-turkish-yahyali-rug","title":"Old Turkish Yahyali rug","description":"\u003cp\u003eA charming old Turkish Yahyali rug with rich colours of red, blue and apricot. The design shows a geometric theme with a prominent medallion set against a plain rich red background with blue field. The main border is an attractive apricot shade. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFind out some more about this Old Turkish Yahyali rug\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Yahyali rug was handmade in a small area south of Kayseri in central Turkey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese rugs are handwoven with hand-knotted wool pile knotted onto woollen warps. The traditional colours are red, blue, and brown along with numerous other detail shades made from vegetal dyes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is old Yahyali rug is in the region of 40-50 years old. It shows signs of wear commensurate with age, please look closely at images 7 and 8. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConsider using an underlay with this old rug\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep this old Turkish rug looking great, pop an anti-slip rug underlay beneath it. By keeping it flat to the floor the underlay will help prevent areas of uneven wear. It will also help keep you and your guests safe too, by helping to stop any slips or trips. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of origin: Turkey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 210×110cm \/ 6’11″x3’7″ \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: 5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile: Wool, hand-knotted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarp: Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: 40-50 years old.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition note: some slight wear detailed in images 7 \u0026amp; 8.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58081600209227,"sku":"TORM-1049-OLD TURKISH YAHYALI RUG-210 X 110CM","price":399.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Yahyali-old-2.10x1.10m-MAIN.jpg?v=1786283428"},{"product_id":"old-turkish-hereke-carpet","title":"Old Hereke carpet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautiful large old handmade Turkish Hereke carpet is of a very fine quality. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has a very attractive all-over pattern which would look fantastic in either a dining room with table and chairs on top or even as a large area carpet for your lounge. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt does show signs of fading due to its age \u0026amp; is priced very well due to this...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColours and Design:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis old Hereke carpet is in classic colours of navy blue with terracotta as well as the use of cream, gold and green. The design is very intricate and is an all over floral theme.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\/Age:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wool Hereke carpet still has full pile, but there is some fading - mostly in the border areas. There is also some staining to the fringes (see image 7).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is in the region of 30-40 years old, and has been recently washed and is ready for use!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe town of Hereke located 60km east of Istanbul has a reputation for producing the finest silk rugs in the world.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt is one of the most important weaving centres of Turkey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the Nineteenth Century the Sultan ordered the first looms in Hereke for the making of exceptional carpets for the palaces and other dignitaries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHereke Rugs are made by weavers with exceptional skill, each knot is also predetermined by artists.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eQuite often there is also a small inscription on one corner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey rug details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of origin: Hereke, Turkey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 333×236cm \/ 10’11″x7’9″\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness: 6mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePile: Wool, Hand knotted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarp: Cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: 30-40 years old (see above for condition)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58081606304075,"sku":"TORM-1014-OLD HEREKE CARPET-333 X 236CM","price":1629.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Hereke-old-3.33x2.36m-MAIN.jpg?v=1786283542"}],"url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/collections\/turkish-rugs.oembed","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}