Vintage Turkish Demirci Mosque Rug, Hand Knotted Wool, Distressed Camel Teal Floral, Anatolian, 79x140 cm / 31x55 in / 2'7"x4'7"

✦ THE STORY BEHIND THIS RUG

This rug was not woven for a home.

It was woven for a mosque.

In Turkish villages and towns, mosques have long been furnished with handwoven rugs — placed on the floor for daily prayer, for Friday gatherings, for the quiet moments between. These rugs were made to last, woven with the same care and skill as any domestic piece, but given with a different intention. They were an offering, as much as a floor covering.

This rug was hand knotted in Demirci, in the Manisa province of western Anatolia, in 1974. The original registration markings on its reverse confirm what it is and where it came from. It served inside a mosque for decades before it came to us.

We source these rugs directly from old homes, collectors, and — occasionally — from mosques and religious institutions across Turkey, where pieces are retired after years of faithful use. When we find one, it begins a journey before it reaches you.

First, we shake out decades of dust. Then we carefully shear the pile to bring the surface back to an even, clean finish. The rug is then washed and goes through a series of restoration steps. Finally, the edges are hand-stitched to ensure it arrives in your home structurally sound and ready to use.

What you receive is not just a rug. It is a piece of a place — woven for prayer, worn by time, and carefully prepared to live its next chapter in your home.

You will never find another exactly like it.

✦ ABOUT THIS RUG

This rug was hand knotted in Demirci, Manisa, Turkey in 1974 — making it approximately 51 years old. Demirci is a small weaving town in western Anatolia with a long tradition of producing high-quality hand knotted carpets. The rugs from this region are known for their dense knotting, durable wool, and restrained but elegant all-over compositions.

The field is a warm camel brown — deeply aged and atmospheric, with natural color variation across the surface from decades of use. An all-over botanical floral pattern covers the entire field — flowing stems, leaf forms, and small floral heads rendered in teal green, navy blue, and soft sage. There is no central medallion, no defined border — just a continuous, meditative all-over repeat that fills the space with quiet rhythm.

The wool surface is heavily distressed and very low — worn flat by years of prayer and foot traffic. This is not damage. This is history made visible in wool.

✦ RUG DETAILS

📏 Size: 79x140 cm / 31x55 in / 2'7"x4'7"

🧶 Material: 100% natural wool pile, cotton foundation

🤲 Technique: Hand knotted

📍 Origin: Demirci, Manisa, Turkey

⏳ Age: Circa 1974 — approximately 51 years old

🪡 Pile height: Very low — heavily distressed, worn flat

🎨 Colors: Warm camel brown, teal green, navy blue, soft sage

🧼 Condition: Vintage — heavy distressing and patina, mosque provenance, structurally sound, professionally cleaned

✦ PERFECT FOR

— Living room accent rug

— Bedroom rug

— Entryway or hallway rug

— Layering over a larger neutral rug

— Reading nook or meditation space

— Bohemian, eclectic, farmhouse, and warm neutral interiors

✦ CARE & CLEANING

— Vacuum gently without a beater bar

— Rotate periodically to ensure even wear

— Spot clean with cold water and mild soap only

— Do not machine wash or tumble dry

— Professional cleaning recommended for deep cleans

— Keep away from prolonged direct sunlight to preserve color

✈️ SHIPPING

We ship worldwide from Turkey with full tracking on every order.

Orders are dispatched within 1–3 business days of purchase.

Estimated delivery after dispatch:

— USA, Canada, UK and all EU countries: 2–6 business days

Free shipping to USA, Canada, United Kingdom, and all European Union countries.

We work with UPS, FedEx, DHL, and USPS to ensure fast and reliable delivery. Once your order ships, you will receive your tracking number automatically so you can follow your package every step of the way.

✅ CUSTOMS & IMPORT DUTIES

US orders are shipped duty-paid. No surprise customs fees or import taxes at delivery for US customers. International buyers outside the US are responsible for any customs fees, import taxes, or duties that may apply in their country.

Most vintage rugs dispatch from Turkey; selected U.S.-stock products are identified in the full description above. Every shipment includes tracking. The current destination charges are:

United States: Free shipping. Free shipping. Duties and import fees included (DDP).

Canada: Free shipping. Free shipping. Local taxes and duties may apply.

European Union: Free shipping. Free shipping. Local VAT and customs charges may apply.

United Kingdom: Free shipping. Free shipping. Local VAT and customs charges may apply.

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