Ailie
Ailie Vintage Turkish Rug
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Rug Description
One-of-a-kind vintage rug, handwoven and handknotted in Kars, Turkey
Dimensions: 5'9" x 7'11" (176 cm x 243 cm)
Ailie has been professionally cleaned; age-related wear and natural inconsistencies are inherent in these unique, handcrafted vintage rugs.
Rug Type:
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Naturally Aged
Vintage, handwoven rugs from Turkey and Morocco, selected for their color and design and preserved as-is.
Age:
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Vintage
Typically between 20-100 years old
Main Color:
- Beige, Cream
Color Palette:
- Warm Vanilla Beige
A warm pale beige, almost tan
- Terracotta
A light-to-medium reddish tan
- Sandstone
A light tan
- Navy
A deep true navy
- Pale Sage Gray
A light-to-medium gray with a greenish tint
Rug Details
- One-of-a-kind vintage rug — only one in stock!
- 100% wool
- Dimensions: 5'9" x 7'11" (176 cm x 243 cm)
- Low pile: approximately 0.2" (0.5 cm)
- Color palette: warm vanilla beige, terracotta, sandstone, navy, pale sage gray
Curator's Notes
- A variation of motifs—simple, tribal, bold, and colorful—all hailing from the Anatolian region (modern-day Turkey)
- Lined with a repeating set of three medallions to create multiple points of visual interest and direction
- A classic, eight-pointed star stands for balance and harmony
- Artisanal and tribal, geometric designs feature angular edges and simple shapes—like diamonds, squares, lattices, and stylized animals
Kars, found in the easternmost part of Turkey (near the Caucasus border), is known for its rugs woven with modified Caucasian designs. Almost always constructed with an all-wool foundation, these rugs are coarsely woven in either earth-toned natural wool colors (like cream, gray, and brown) or pastel pinks and blues.
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 soft—so it’s super comfy to walk and relax on.