Vintage Turkish Rug Kilim Handwoven Large Runner Tribal Medallion - 6′2″ X 13′3″

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Oversized 1960s Sivas kilim, hand-woven wool on wool with natural dyes; striking tribal medallion; perfect for great rooms or dramatic … Read more Oversized 1960s Sivas kilim, hand-woven wool on wool with natural dyes; striking tribal medallion; perfect for great rooms or dramatic wall display.

Monumental, graphic kilim with a commanding central octagonal medallion and bold hooked extensions. The wide border is alive with tribal emblems and amulets, giving the piece a strong folk-art presence and gallery-scale impact.

Woven in Central Anatolia (Sivas) in the 1960s with careful, dense workmanship, this village kilim was valued so highly that the owner added wall loops to honor both the weaving and the weaver—using it primarily as a wall hanging rather than on the floor.
great room or open-plan living, large dining room, loft or studio, dramatic wall display.
Technical Details

Type: Area Rug – Kilim (Flat Weave), hand-woven
Region: Central Anatolia / Sivas
Age: 1960s
Materials & Technique: hand-spun wool on wool
Dyeing: natural dyes
Measurements: 6 ft 2 in x 13 ft 3 in (74 x 159 inches)
Thickness / Pile Height: ~0.15 in / Flat
Weight: 32 lbs
Condition: vintage and slightly used as a wall rug; no repairs; professionally washed and cleaned; odorless. The rug shows a slight skew because it hung from one side for years. Please note: As seen in the photos, the rug doesn’t lie completely flat and shows slight natural waviness typical of handwoven pieces.
Category & Use: Kilim / daily use area rug or wall décor
Weaving Subtype: flat-weave kilim

Motifs & Symbolism
Hooked octagonal medallion with rosette center, a classic Anatolian layout signifying unity and protection.
Koçboynuzu (ram’s horn) strength motifs and stylized akrep (scorpion) hooks along the field and corners, often read as guardianship.
Eye/amulet diamonds and star bursts in the border, widely used against the evil eye.

Color Palette & Design Insight
Primary shades : raspberry, chartreuse, saffron, jet black, ash gray, coral.
The saturated field and high-contrast border create a powerful, architectural read from distance; the fine, crisp slit-weave edges keep the drawing sharp at close view.
XL proportions and a central medallion make placement easy—anchor a large seating group or hang as a statement textile.

Color Disclaimer & Photography:
All images shown are real photographs of the actual rug you will receive, captured by us indoors under natural daylight conditions on a clean, hygienic floor in our physical showroom using a professional camera. We’ve done our very best to present the most accurate visuals possible. (Some interior or exterior lifestyle images you may see are AI-generated for styling purposes.) Please note that colors may vary from screen to screen, and therefore the tones you see on your device might appear slightly different from the rug’s true colors.

International Shipping:
We ship all of our rugs via expedited, trackable carriers and take great care to package each item securely and carefully. Most shipments arrive in the buyer’s country within just a few days. However, please understand that customs clearance and courier delays are beyond our control, and we kindly ask for your patience should such situations occur.

Customs Notice
U.S. Buyers – Relax and Shop with Confidence: All customs duties and import taxes for U.S. shipments are fully covered by us.

What Is a Turkish Kilim?
Turkish kilims are flat-woven textiles made on a loom without pile. Instead of knots, the pattern is created by interweaving colored wefts and warps, often using a “slit-weave” technique that produces the crisp, graphic edges collectors love. Kilims served many roles in Anatolian village life—floor coverings, wall hangings, bedding, tent partitions, trousseau gifts—and their motifs carry layers of symbolism passed down through generations. Forms such as the ram’s horn (strength and fertility), the eye/amulet (protection), hooks and scorpions (warding off harm), and stars or rosettes (good fortune) are common. Materials vary by region, but wool is traditional for both warp and weft, prized for durability, warmth, and dye uptake. Natural dyes derived from plants, roots, and insects yield the saturated yet nuanced tones associated with mid-century Anatolian weaving.

Sivas and the broader Central Anatolian highlands are known for disciplined drawing and balanced compositions—often with monumental central medallions and energetic borders. Large, room-size examples like this are sought after today for their ability to ground open spaces with authentic folk-art character while remaining lightweight and easy to hang as textile art. A well-cared-for kilim is both functional and collectible: a hand-made piece of cultural history meant to be lived with and enjoyed.

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