Merily Vintage Turkish Runner Rug
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Description
One-of-a-kind vintage rug, handwoven and handknotted in Malatya, Turkey
Dimensions: 3'9" x 12'8" (115 cm x 387 cm)
Merily has been professionally cleaned; age-related wear and natural inconsistencies are inherent in these unique, handcrafted vintage rugs.
Product 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
- Sandstone
A light tan
- Salmon Pink
A light, slightly coral pink
- Espresso Brown
An almost-black brown
- Graphite Gray
A medium true gray
- Silvery Gray
A light, true gray
Product Details
- One-of-a-kind new rug — only one in stock!
- 100% wool pile on cotton foundation
- Dimensions: 3'9" x 12'8" (115 cm x 387 cm)
- Low pile: approximately 0.2" (0.5 cm)
- Color palette: walnut brown, sandstone, salmon pink, espresso brown, graphite gray, silvery 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
- Artisanal and tribal, geometric designs feature angular edges and simple shapes—like diamonds, squares, lattices, and stylized animals
- Anatolian in origin, a hands-on-hips motif represents a mother goddess figure (sometimes with a child in her womb)—symbolizing motherhood, fertility, and abundance
Malatya, found in central Anatolia, is known for its coarsely knotted rugs and geometric designs woven by Kurdish tribes.
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.
