Vintage Handmade Turkish Kilim Runner Rug - Cotton Embroidery Hallway Decor Kitchen Decor- 2′3″ × 10′6″

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Handwoven in the Oushak region of Western Turkey in the 1960s, this slender village kilim runner was woven on a … Read more Handwoven in the Oushak region of Western Turkey in the 1960s, this slender village kilim runner was woven on a family loom with a fine wool-on-cotton ground and then densely embroidered with colorful cicim work. The soft neutral base reads light and airy, while the tiny raised motifs scatter color like confetti, making the rug feel joyful yet refined in a hallway, kitchen, or gallery-like corridor. Its long, narrow proportions are ideal for leading the eye through a space, especially over dark stone or polished floors where the pale ground can glow.

The design is organized in orderly vertical channels filled with repeating symbols, so despite the many colors it still feels calm and balanced rather than busy. As a genuine vintage textile it has been used but remains in very good condition, with a supple handle and no repairs. In keeping with its handmade nature, the runner is not perfectly rectangular and shows small natural irregularities along the edges and within the weave, which add to its authenticity. Professionally cleaned and odorless, it is ready to place in a hallway, kitchen galley, long entryway, or beside a bed for a soft, artful path of color.

✨ Rug Details
Dimensions: 2'3" × 10'6" (27 × 126 inches)
Materials: Wool on cotton
Technique: Hand-woven kilim with braided cicim embroidery
Period: 1960s
Origin: Turkey, Oushak region (Western Anatolia)
Condition: Vintage, used, very good condition with typical handmade irregularities; professionally cleaned, odorless, and showing no repairs.
Weight: 4.6 lbs

✨ Color Palette & Design Insight
The palette is cheerful but gentle, behaving almost like a modern neutral sprinkled with color so it layers easily into both minimal and eclectic interiors. It works especially well in bright kitchens, relaxed farmhouse spaces, Scandinavian-inspired rooms, and long hallways where a light runner can lift the whole corridor.

• Soft oatmeal, stone beige, and warm cream ground tones that keep the rug luminous
• Tangerine, marigold, burnt orange, and apricot motifs adding warmth and energy
• Hot pink, raspberry, coral, and blush accents for a playful, joyful feel
• Lilac, violet, and deeper plum notes giving a touch of sophistication
• Golden yellow and honey details that brighten the composition without feeling harsh
• Charcoal, cocoa brown, soft grey, and a few deeper accents to gently ground the palette

✨ Motifs & Symbolism
Across the length of the runner, the cicim work forms neat vertical channels of small hooked diamonds, stylised flowers, cross-like forms, S-shapes, and amulet-like symbols. Many of these are variations on protective eye and talisman motifs, traditionally believed to guard the home and the people who walk over the rug each day. Others resemble sprouting plants and branching forms that speak to wishes for growth, fertility, and abundance in village life. Because the motifs are embroidered on top of the flat ground, they sit slightly raised, creating a tactile relief that catches the light as you move and giving the runner an inviting, celebratory feel.

✨ 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.

✨ Shipping Information
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.
Outside of U.S.A Buyers Please Note:
a) Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These fees are the buyer’s responsibility.
b) Please check with your country’s customs office before purchasing to determine what additional costs may apply.

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