Vintage Kurdish Oushak Rug, 1980s Turkish Anatolian Hand-Knotted Wool Runner Rug

Handwoven Turkish Tribal Rug | 3.5 x 7 ft Vintage Anatolian Carpet with Deep Red Floral Motifs and Symbolic Borders – A Legacy Woven in Wool

Step into a world of Anatolian tradition and emotion with this authentic handwoven Turkish tribal rug, crafted nearly half a century ago by the skillful hands of a village woman in Central Anatolia. Measuring 107 × 215 cm (3′ 6″ × 7′ 1″), this piece is not just a rug — it’s a heartfelt message from the past, woven into every knot.

🌿 The Story Behind the Threads

This rug was likely a part of a bride’s dowry — woven patiently over several weeks, each knot representing a prayer, a wish, or a dream for the future. In Anatolian culture, rugs like these were never made for trade. They were intimate expressions of life — love, protection, prosperity — meant for the weaver’s own home or given to someone dearly loved.

This piece carries the marks of time with grace. The deep red and earthy brown tones have gently faded to perfection, revealing the soft harmony of tradition and age.

🎨 Design & Symbolism

• Field Design: A rich red diamond lattice design filled with stylized "elibelinde" motifs — ancient fertility symbols representing motherhood, strength, and womanhood.
• Border Symbols: The outer border features repeated cross motifs, often believed to protect the household from negative energy and bring balance.
• Color Palette: Deep burgundy, clay brown, olive-gray, and golden ochre tones, all naturally dyed using plant-based pigments. These colors adapt beautifully in bohemian, rustic, eclectic, and wabi-sabi interiors.

📐 Measurements
• Metric: 107 × 215 cm
• Inches: 42.1 × 84.6 in
• Feet (Decimal): 3.51 × 7.07 ft
• Feet & Inches: 3′ 6″ × 7′ 1″

🧵 Material & Craftsmanship
✔️ 100% hand-spun wool on a wool foundation
✔️ Dyed with natural root and herb-based pigments
✔️ Flatwoven back with a slightly distressed pile
✔️ Durable, dense weave – ideal for high-traffic areas like entryways, kitchens, or hallways
✔️ Eco-friendly, chemical-free textile

🏠 How to Use It
This rug is perfect as a hallway runner, bedside piece, or a striking statement rug in a reading nook. It also fits beautifully layered with neutral large rugs to create contrast and depth in a living space.

Imagine it placed under a rustic bench, in front of a vintage console, or at the foot of your bed — wherever it lies, it tells a story.

⚠️ Why Buy Vintage?
You’re not just decorating a home — you’re preserving a piece of cultural heritage. Each vintage rug is entirely unique and can never be replicated. Buying vintage supports sustainable interiors, avoids mass production, and gives new life to artisanal history.

📦 Shipping & Care
• Professionally cleaned and ready to use
• Shipped worldwide from Turkey with tracking
• Folded gently to save on shipping, creases disappear naturally within days
• Suitable for use with rug pads for extra grip

🛍️ Don’t Miss Out
There is only one of this rug in the entire world. Once it’s gone, it’s gone forever. Bring home a story. Bring home warmth. Bring home art.

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