Vintage Tulu Rug, Black With Bessarabian-Inspired Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim

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Made with hand-knotted high-pile wool in Turkey, this 5x6 vintage Tulu runner rug is a distinguished addition to Rug & … Read more Made with hand-knotted high-pile wool in Turkey, this 5x6 vintage Tulu runner rug is a distinguished addition to Rug & Kilim’s collection of traditional Turkish textiles. Its bold black field with traditional floral pattern inspired by the Bessarabian designs and the plush texture make it equally compelling as a bold decorative statement and a collector’s piece.

On the Design:

Admirers of the craft will note this is a very special piece of its provenance—one of the few Tulus that can be found with such a distinctly romantic, floral sensibility, clearly drawing inspiration from classic Moldovan Bessarabian rug designs.

Hand-knotted with high-pile wool, its exceptionally plush surface offers a soft, shaggy texture that is both inviting and durable.

Here, a field of commanding black acts as a deep, dramatic canvas, allowing the bold pattern to take on a jewel-toned intensity.

The design focuses on a central bouquet and a surrounding border frame of full-bodied blossoms, rendered in a sophisticated palette of soft pinks, muted moss green, sky blue, and natural taupes.

This interplay of a dramatic, dark ground with such feminine, classical floral motifs creates a unique and powerful artistic statement.

It's a regal addition to the Tulu family, exemplary of their dramatic presence and their smart play of a rustic weaving tradition with a surprisingly delicate, highly stylized floral expression. See less