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Woven in Antep, Southeastern Anatolia during the 1970s, this vintage handmade yastik rug represents the most intimate category of Anatolian …
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Woven in Antep, Southeastern Anatolia during the 1970s, this vintage handmade yastik rug represents the most intimate category of Anatolian textile production: a village piece made not for trade, but for personal domestic use. Hand knotted in wool on a cotton foundation and colored entirely with natural vegetable dyes, it carries the hallmark characteristics of authentic tribal craft — bold geometric geometry, an honestly faded terracotta field, and the gentle irregularities of outline that only a village loom produces. At 1'9" by 3'1", the piece functions beautifully as an entryway accent, bedside layer, or reading nook focal point, and its warm sun-aged palette integrates with equal authority into Organic Modern and Wabi-Sabi interiors seeking textural depth over decorative perfection. This is a genuine one-of-a-kind object.
■ Rug Details:
- Size: 1'9" x 3'1" (21 x 37 inches)
- Materials: Wool on cotton
- Technique: Hand Knotted
- Dyeing: Vegetable dyes
- Origin: Antep – Southeastern Anatolia
- Age: 1970s
- Condition: Fair condition. shaved pile and sun faded, no repairs. Professionally washed and cleaned, odorless. As is typical of authentic handmade rugs, the piece may show gentle, natural irregularities in its outline — a normal characteristic of true village weaving. Please check the photos carefully.
- Placement: Entryway, bedside, reading nook, small hallway
- Thickness: Low / ~0.25 in
- Weight: 2.6 lbs
■ Color Palette & Design Insight:
Terracotta Red · Warm Sand · Dark Charcoal Brown · Mustard Gold
The faded terracotta field and sand border create a composition that reads as quietly luminous against pale stone, raw linen, or bleached oak — a palette that commands without competing, suited to interiors where material honesty is the design language.
■ Motifs & Symbolism:
The central field presents a hooked tribal medallion characteristic of Southeastern Anatolian village weaving, symbolizing spiritual protection of the household. Flanking border registers carry ram's horn and reciprocal hook ornaments — ancient Anatolian emblems of strength and generational continuity. The overall composition is a domestic cosmology distilled into geometry.
■ Care & Clean:
Vacuum gently without a beater bar, rotate for even wear, and use a rug pad; spot clean with mild soap and water when needed.
■ 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 Rug?:
A Turkish rug is a hand-knotted or hand-woven masterpiece, crafted using techniques passed down through generations of Anatolian artisans. These authentic vintage textiles are made from natural wool and dyes, ensuring durability and a rich, soulful character that machine-made rugs cannot replicate. Each rug tells a story through ancient geometric symbols and tribal motifs, bringing timeless heritage and artisanal warmth to modern interior designs.
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- Dimensions
- 1′9″ × 3′1″ and 0.2″ thick
- Pattern
- Floral
- Rug Construction
- Hand Knotted
- Period
- 1970s
- Country of Origin
- Turkey
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Cotton
- Wool
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Design Modified, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Terra Cotta
- Condition Notes
- Fair condition. shaved pile and sun faded, no repairs. Professionally washed and cleaned, odorless. As is typical of authentic handmade … moreFair condition. shaved pile and sun faded, no repairs. Professionally washed and cleaned, odorless. As is typical of authentic handmade rugs, the piece may show gentle, natural irregularities in its outline — a normal characteristic of true village weaving. Please check the photos carefully. less
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