Vintage Hand Knotted Turkish Rug Mid-Century Zeki Muren Desing Area Rug - 5′1″ X 8′1″

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Designed in Turkey in the 1960s for the famous Sumerbank workshops in Isparta, this rare hand-knotted rug comes from a … Read more Designed in Turkey in the 1960s for the famous Sumerbank workshops in Isparta, this rare hand-knotted rug comes from a special limited series created by beloved singer and artist Zeki Muren. A vivid red field frames a large yellow central form and a constellation of abstract teal, blue, mint, green, and lilac shapes, outlined with fine charcoal lines that radiate like sound waves or bursts of light. On the floor it reads almost like a painting, bringing joyful mid-century modern energy to living rooms, creative studios, or any interior that treats art as part of everyday life.

The composition feels bold yet balanced, with the generous 5x8 scale anchoring a seating group or open-plan area without overwhelming the room. The pile is dense and soft underfoot, giving the rug a luxurious, substantial presence that sits flat and stable. Vintage but unused and carefully stored for decades, it arrives today in remarkably fresh condition—professionally cleaned, completely odorless, and ready to roll out in a design-led home or collector’s space.

✨ Rug Details
Dimensions: 5'1" × 8'1" (61 × 97 inches)
Materials: Wool pile on cotton foundation
Technique: Hand-knotted rug
Period: 1960s (mid-20th century)
Origin: Turkey, Isparta (Sumerbank workshops)
Condition: Vintage but unused, in outstanding original condition with no repairs; professionally cleaned and completely odorless
Weight: 19.8 lbs

✨ Color Palette & Design Insight
This rug offers a confident, gallery-worthy palette that instantly energizes a room while still feeling considered and intentional. It works beautifully in mid-century, eclectic, modern, and creative interiors, especially when paired with neutral sofas, simple wood furniture, and clean architectural lines.

• Vivid tomato–cherry red ground that creates a dramatic, art-forward backdrop
• Warm butter-yellow central form that brightens and softens the composition
• Deep teal and denim-blue shapes adding cool contrast and visual depth
• Fresh mint and soft aqua accents that lift the upper sections of the design
• Leafy lime and olive greens introducing a playful, organic note at the corners
• Soft lilac and mauve elements acting as gentle highlights against the red
• Charcoal-black outlines crisply defining each abstract form and radiating line

✨ Motifs & Symbolism
Rather than traditional tribal motifs, this Zeki Muren design speaks in the language of mid-century abstraction: floating triangles, rounded rectangles, pebble-like blocks, and fine radiating lines orbit a central yellow form like a spotlight on a stage. The composition suggests movement, music, and light—very much in tune with Muren’s iconic performance persona and the optimism of 1960s design. The scattered corner elements balance the central field, giving the eye multiple focal points while maintaining a cohesive rhythm. For collectors and interior designers, it functions as a floor-based artwork, embodying both Turkish cultural history and modernist artistic experimentation in a single, highly decorative piece.

✨ 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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