Vintage Turkish Isparta Hand Knotted Wool Rug, All-Over Floral, Distressed Cream Brown, 109x208 cm / 43x82 in / 3.6x6.8 ft, Anatolian Village Carpet.

✦ 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 Isparta rug was hand-knotted in 1976 in the Isparta region of southwestern Turkey — one of Anatolia's most respected rug-weaving traditions. Isparta has been producing fine hand-knotted carpets for over a century, known for their dense knotting, durable wool, and elegant classical motifs.

The pattern on this rug is an all-over floral lattice — a continuous repeat of curving vines, small blossoms, and leafy scrolls that fills the entire field from edge to edge with no dominant border interruption. This type of design draws from classical Ottoman and Persian floral traditions, reinterpreted through the hands of an Anatolian village weaver.

The palette is beautifully restrained: a warm ivory-cream ground carries the design, with motifs rendered in soft taupe, warm brown, and touches of deeper mocha. Nearly five decades have gently softened the colors, creating the kind of muted, washed tone that simply cannot be replicated artificially. The surface has been professionally sheared to an even, low pile, revealing the fine knotwork beneath.

The overall effect is quiet and refined — a rug that adds warmth and texture without competing with its surroundings.

✦ PRODUCT DETAILS

📏 Size: 109 x 208 cm / 43 x 82 inches / 3.6 x 6.8 ft

🧶 Material: 100% natural wool pile, cotton foundation

🤲 Technique: Hand-knotted

📍 Origin: Isparta, Turkey

⏳ Age: Estimated 49 years old (woven c. 1976)

🪡 Pile height: Low — professionally sheared for an even, clean finish

🎨 Colors: Cream, ivory, warm beige, taupe, brown, mocha

🧼 Condition: Good vintage condition. The rug shows natural age-related fading and gentle wear consistent with its age — this is what gives it its character. No tears, no holes, no odor. Professionally cleaned, sheared, and restored before shipping.

✦ WORKS BEAUTIFULLY IN

— Living rooms and sitting areas as a centerpiece or layering rug

— Bedrooms — especially under or beside the bed

— Hallways and entryways (runner-adjacent scale)

— Dining rooms under a round or oval table

— Home offices and reading nooks seeking warmth without visual noise

— Minimalist, Japandi, Scandinavian, farmhouse, or boho-neutral interiors

✦ CARE & CLEANING

Rotate periodically to ensure even wear. Vacuum gently on low suction — avoid the fringe. For spills, blot immediately with a clean dry cloth; do not rub. Professional cleaning is recommended for deep cleaning. Avoid prolonged direct sunlight to preserve the natural fibers.

✅ 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 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.

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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