Babu Vintage Turkish Rug
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Rug Description
One-of-a-kind vintage rug, handwoven and handknotted in kayseri, Turkey
Dimensions: 4'5" x 7'0" (135 cm x 214 cm)
Babu 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:
- Cream
A warm off-white
- Sandstone
A light tan
- Prussian Blue
A dark gray to black-blue
- Periwinkle Blue
A light lavender-blue
- Tan
A pale brown
Rug Details
- One-of-a-kind vintage rug — only one in stock!
- 100% wool pile on cotton foundation
- Dimensions: 4'5" x 7'0" (135 cm x 214 cm)
- Low pile: approximately 0.2" (0.5 cm)
- Color palette: cream, sandstone, prussian blue, periwinkle blue, tan
Curator's Notes
- A series of repeating medallions fill out the field in balanced, ornamental details
- Floral motifs are a staple in rug design—showing up in a variety of styles including natural, abstract, and geometric
- This repeating octagonal pattern comes from Bokhara (modern-day Uzbekistan), a historic stop along the Silk Road trade route
Kayseri, a key rug production center in central Anatolia, is known for rugs featuring finely knotted Persian or geometric motifs.
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.
