Alistaire Vintage Turkish Rug
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Rug Description
One-of-a-kind vintage rug, handwoven and handknotted in Kars, Turkey
Dimensions: 5'1" x 9'10" (155 cm x 301 cm)
Alistaire 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:
- Brown
Color Palette:
- Walnut Brown
A medium-to-dark true brown
- Pale Sage Gray
A light-to-medium gray with a greenish tint
- Taupe
A medium-to-dark brown-gray
- Silvery Gray
A light, true gray
Rug Details
- One-of-a-kind new rug — only one in stock!
- 100% wool pile on cotton foundation
- Dimensions: 5'1" x 9'10" (155 cm x 301 cm)
- Low pile: approximately 0.2" (0.5 cm)
- Color palette: walnut brown, pale sage gray, taupe, silvery gray
Curator's Notes
- A variation of motifs—simple, tribal, bold, and colorful—all hailing from the Anatolian region (modern-day Turkey)
- A series of repeating medallions fill out the field in balanced, ornamental details
- Abrash adds visual depth and texture in its variation in color and tone
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 soft—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.
