Hand-knotted in wool, this 7x9 vintage rug originating from Turkey, circa 1960-1970, is a very special piece, featuring a light and refreshing mid-century classical design we believe to hail from multidisciplinary Turkish designer Zeki Müren. On The Design:Admirers of the craft will appreciate this polychromatic design which exemplifies intricate floral patterns that span its entire surface, showcasing a remarkable level of detail and precision. The whimsical play of vivid colors joyfully accompanies the floral pattern that covers the entire scale in a mosaic design. This special rug features playful and traditional elements that speaks to Müren as an eclectic designer and marks his rugs distinct in his period. Connoisseurs may admire the playful sense of movement and the transitional, almost modern sense of life this piece breathes into more traditional patterns. It’s a light and playful piece with the whimsy of a Zeki Müren rug, but also with the comfortable and livable undertone that his works also embody, so thoughtful in their approach to the postmodernist appeal of the time and collectible in his works curated today.Condition: This vintage Turkish rug enjoys good condition for its age and origin. Connoisseurs and collectors will note this rug is among the few full-pile pieces believed to remain of Müren’s works, making it especially rare and collectible.

Offered is a gorgeous Persian Bakhtiari area rug. The luxurious hand-knotted pile is made from very fine lamb's wool and features a traditional Bakhtiari motif throughout. Handmade hand-knotted lamb's wool on a cotton foundation.

Pasargad Tribal Collection features some of the most beautiful tribal rugs produced in the world today. This spectacular rug was hand knotted in Afghanistan with handspun, naturally dyed wool. Tribal designs are based on antique tribal and village rugs, and the colors mostly contain reds, blues, Gold and other stunning colors. Pasargad began working with the families who produce these carpets in the early 90’s, and the relationship remains strong to this very day. Given the many years we’ve worked with them and serviced these rugs, we know firsthand that they are of superior quality and built to last.

Hand-knotted in wool circa 1960-1970, this 5x9 vintage rug is an exciting new piece in Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Pasha Collection—a rare curation believed to hail from mid-century Turkish artist and icon Zeki Müren. On The Design:One of the many arts of this piece is the variety of colors, and the smart way they’re used to lend such a playful sense of movement and modern mid-century flair to an otherwise soothing repeat of abstract patterns—a mark of finesse considered one of Müren’s many hallmarks. Admirers of the craft will further appreciate the way such uncommon colors for the period breath a modern sense of life (though the deft hand behind such a fine repeat with so many color variations is ahead of its time as well). Though polychromatic in its colorway, keen eyes will note a particular chocolate brown undertone in the field. Both this talent for making a classic his own and quality of work, too, speak to Müren as a student of his craft, and make his works as collectible to the connoisseur as they are inviting and whimsical to designers. Condition: This vintage Turkish rug enjoys good condition for its age and origin. Connoisseurs and collectors will note this rug is among the few full-pile pieces believed to remain of Müren’s works, making it especially rare and collectible.

Made with hand-knotted high-pile wool in Turkey, this 5x7 vintage Tulu rug is a distinguished addition to Rug & Kilim’s collection of traditional Turkish textiles. Its bold black ground and polychromatic floral garland, inspired by 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 Eastern European flavor, clearly drawing inspiration from classic Moldovan Bessarabian rug designs. Hand-knotted with high-pile wool, its plush surface offers a soft, shaggy texture that is both inviting and durable.Here, a vibrant field of contrasting black forms a dramatic, deep ground. The design truly sets itself apart with its striking floral garland composed of vivid green leaves, blue and red berries (or flowers), and a central cluster of multi-colored blossoms. This polychromatic symphony brings the classic, folksy charm of Bessarabian patterns to the rustic, shaggy texture of the Tulu weave. This highly stylized rug enjoys a confident, dramatic presence, demonstrating a rare and brilliant cross-cultural play between Turkish weaving tradition and an imaginative floral sensibility. It's a regal, unique piece with a fresh approach to the many classic beauties of the Tulu—exemplary of their bold aesthetic and their smart play of a cross-border artistic dialogue.Condition: This vintage Turkish Tulu Rug enjoys good condition for its age and origin.

The meticulous art of hand-embroidered textiles from Uzbekistan tribes inspired the Suzani collection of rugs. Bold motifs, particularly pomegranates, the sun, and the moon, are frequent elements, their simple yet compelling designs made even more spectacular in wool and silk. Once traditional pieces of a dowry, these rugs will easily become part of families for years to come.