Rosaleen Vintage Oriental Runner Rug
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Description
One-of-a-kind vintage rug, handwoven and handknotted in Sille, Turkey
Dimensions: 4'9" x 10'11" (147 cm x 334 cm)
Rosaleen has been professionally cleaned; age-related wear and natural inconsistencies are inherent in these unique, handcrafted vintage rugs.
Product Type:
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Overdyed
Selected for their patterns, overdyed vintage rugs retain their original visual structure and are dyed to brighter, monotone palette.
Age:
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Vintage
Typically between 20-100 years old
Main Color:
- Red
Color Palette:
- Crimson Red
A strong red, inclining to purple
- Maroon
A medium-to-dark purplish red
- Rich Amethyst
A dark, true purple
Product Details
- One-of-a-kind vintage rug — only one in stock!
- 100% wool pile on cotton foundation
- Dimensions: 4'9" x 10'11" (147 cm x 334 cm)
- Low pile: approximately 0.2" (0.5 cm)
- Color palette: crimson red, maroon, rich amethyst
- Redyed using lab-tested azo-free dyes
Curator's Notes
- A series of repeating medallions create a beautifully complex field or pattern
- A variation of motifs—simple, tribal, bold, and colorful—all hailing from the Anatolian region (modern-day Turkey)
- Triangular amulet design—believed to protect against evil spirits and bad luck
- Scalloped edges add a retro and feminine flourish
- A symmetrical overhead view of a floral rosette
- A simple, but classic design—zig-zag patterns represent water as a vital element in life
- Features a one-of-kind and subtly distressed look from gentle wear over time
Sille, a village in central Turkey near Konya, is known for its wide runners that feature Anatolian patterns with repeating geometric medallions—commonly woven with distinctive red or coral warps and wefts.
Material DetailsWool is the most widely used fiber in Turkish rug design. Not only is it plentiful in supply, it’s durable, long-lasting, and incredibly plush—so it’s super comfy to walk and relax on. This wool pile is knotted onto a cotton foundation, another popular choice in rug design. The cotton used is rigid, strong, and provides a sturdy foundation that’s designed to last a lifetime—or ten.
