Vintage Turkish Isparta Hand-Knotted Wool Door Mat, Medallion Pattern, Pink Sage Cream, 47cm x 76cm / 18.5in x 29.9in / 1.5ft x 2.5ft, Boho Eclectic

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✦ THE STORY BEHIND THIS RUG

This rug was woven by a woman.

Not in a factory. Not by machine. But by hand — on a loom, at home, in a village in Anatolia. Decades ago, Turkish women wove these rugs either to furnish their own homes or to contribute to the family's income. Each pattern was chosen by the weaver herself, each knot tied with her own hands. No two rugs were ever identical, because no two women wove the same way.

We source these rugs directly from old homes and private collectors across Turkey — places where these pieces have rested for 40, 50, sometimes 60 years. 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 — what we call "hav" in Turkish — 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 one-of-a-kind textile that survived decades, was made by someone's hands, and was carefully prepared to live another chapter — in your home.

You will never find another exactly like it.

ABOUT THIS RUG

This door mat began its life as a full-size handwoven rug from the Isparta region of Turkey, one of Anatolia's most respected weaving centers known for fine wool and intricate medallion patterns. It was later carefully cut into a half-moon shape and finished with hand-stitched edges, giving it new life as a small, functional accent piece for modern homes.

The design centers on a star-shaped medallion rendered in cream, navy, and soft blue tones, set against a warm pink field. A sage green section in the upper portion of the rug adds a soft contrast, while the lower border is filled with a row of stylized tulips and rosettes — a classic motif in Turkish weaving — rendered in cream, with pink, blue, and brown accents.

The colors show natural, even fading consistent with decades of age and use — this is original wear, not artificial distressing. The wool pile is low, softened over the years, giving the surface a gentle, broken-in texture.

✦ THE MEANING BEHIND THE PATTERN

The medallion at the heart of this rug is one of the oldest and most enduring motifs in Anatolian weaving. Traditionally understood as a symbol of the universe or a protective sun, the medallion was often placed at the center of a rug to anchor the entire composition — a quiet statement that the home, too, has a center, a heart that holds everything else together.

The tulip, repeated along the border, carries its own long history in Turkish art and culture. Far more than a decorative flower, the tulip has historically symbolized abundance, paradise, and divine beauty, appearing in everything from Ottoman tilework to embroidered textiles. A weaver choosing this motif may have been thinking of prosperity for her household, or simply surrounding her family with a flower she found beautiful enough to recreate by hand, knot by knot.

Cut down from a larger piece, this fragment carries that same intention into a smaller, more intimate object — one that still holds the symbolism of protection and abundance the original weaver wove into it, now ready to mark a threshold or welcome someone home in your own space.

PRODUCT DETAILS

📏 Size: 47 cm x 76 cm / 18.5 in x 29.9 in / 1.5 ft x 2.5 ft

🧶 Material: 100% natural wool pile, cotton foundation

🤲 Technique: Handwoven / Hand-knotted, hand-cut and hand-stitched into door mat shape

📍 Origin: Isparta, Turkey

⏳ Age: Estimated 40–45 years old (circa 1980s)

🪡 Pile height: Low — softened and worn smooth from decades of use

🎨 Colors: Pink, sage green, ivory/cream, navy blue, light blue, brown

🧼 Condition: Good vintage condition with natural, even fading consistent with age; no holes or structural damage; edges hand-stitched for durability

WHERE TO USE IT

Perfect as an entryway door mat, bathroom mat, kitchen accent rug, or layered beside a bed or reading chair. Its compact half-moon shape makes it ideal for tight spaces where a full rug won't fit.

CARE & CLEANING

Vacuum regularly on a low-suction setting. Spot clean spills immediately with a damp cloth and mild soap. Avoid soaking or machine washing. Air dry flat, away from direct sunlight. Professional rug cleaning is recommended every few years for deep cleaning.

✅ 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.

✈️ SHIPPING

We ship worldwide from our warehouse in 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

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