Vintage Turkish Hand-Knotted Wool Runner Rug, Floral Medallion, Faded Slate Blue and Ivory Cream, 84 x 274 cm / 33.1 x 107.9 in / 2.8 x 9 ft, Mid-Century Southwestern Style

✅ US orders ship DDP — no customs fees or surprise charges at delivery. Free shipping to USA, Canada, UK and EU.

✦ 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 vintage Turkish runner comes from Kayseri, a Turkish city long known for fine, closely woven floral medallion rugs inspired by the classic Kerman style. The design centers on an elongated oval cartouche medallion with a rosette heart, flanked by pendant florals and framed by scrolling vine-and-blossom spandrels, all set within a wide floral border. Age and sun have softened the palette into a quiet, weathered range: slate-blue outlines and a warm taupe-brown border rest against a bleached ivory-cream field, a combination that suits a scandinavian-neutral hallway as easily as a southwestern or mid-century kitchen. Decades of foot traffic have worn the wool pile low and smooth, with light, even fading and thinning consistent with its age. As with every SFA Trading rug, it has been cleaned, restored, and edge-secured, so it arrives structurally sound and ready to use.

✦ THE MEANING BEHIND THE PATTERN

In Anatolian and wider Turkish weaving tradition, the medallion at the center of a rug is rarely just decoration — it is often read as a symbol of the sun, of wholeness, or of the hearth itself, radiating outward from a single heart. Here, the oval cartouche and its central rosette echo a garden in bloom, a motif long associated with paradise, abundance, and the wish for a flourishing home. A weaver placing this pattern at the center of a narrow hallway runner may have been marking a threshold — the passage between the outside world and the safety of home — with beauty and protection woven into every knot. For the family who walked over it for decades, the rug became part of the daily rhythm of the house; for you, it becomes a quiet, storied path underfoot, carrying that same sense of welcome and continuity into your own home.

📏 Size: 84 x 274 cm / 33.1 x 107.9 in / 2.8 x 9 ft

🧶 Material: 100% natural wool pile, cotton foundation

🤲 Technique: Handwoven / Hand-knotted

📍 Origin: Kayseri, Turkey

⏳ Age: Estimated 50–70 years old

🪡 Pile height: Low — worn smooth and thin with decades of use, part of its vintage character

🎨 Colors: Faded slate blue, ivory cream, warm taupe brown

🧼 Condition: Vintage patina with light, even wear, thinning, and sun-fading consistent with age; professionally cleaned and edges hand-secured, sturdy and ready for daily use

✦ PERFECT FOR

- Hallway runner — adds warmth and character to any corridor

- Kitchen runner — soft wool underfoot where you stand most

- Stair runner — protects stairs with vintage beauty

- Corridor rug — fills narrow spaces other rugs can't

- Entryway rug — a stunning first impression

- Bedside runner — alongside a bed for a boho touch

- Layering piece — over a larger neutral rug for depth

✦ SIZING & SIMILAR RUGS

Looking for a different size? Message us — we source similar vintage Kayseri rugs in various sizes directly from Turkey and can help you find your perfect match.

✦ FAQ

Is this an authentic handmade rug? Yes — hand-knotted by skilled artisans, estimated 50-70 years old. Every piece is unique and one-of-a-kind.

Can I see more photos or a video before buying? Absolutely — message us anytime before purchase.

What if I'm not satisfied? We offer a full refund guarantee. Your satisfaction is our priority.

🧼 CARE & CLEANING

Vacuum gently and regularly, avoiding the beater bar/rotating brush on the pile — this matters especially in high-traffic hallway or kitchen placement. Blot spills immediately with a clean, dry cloth — do not rub. For deeper cleaning, we recommend professional wool rug cleaning rather than home washing or steam cleaners, since vintage natural dyes can be sensitive to heat and moisture. Rotate the runner occasionally end-to-end for even wear, and keep it out of prolonged direct sunlight. A non-slip pad is recommended for hallway and stair use, both for safety and to extend the life of the piece.

✅ 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

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.

GPSR — Manufacturer:

SFA Trading LLC, Demirci/Manisa — sfatradingusa@gmail.com

GPSR — EU Responsible Person:

Vonissa s.r.o, Bratislava, Slovakia, ICO: 55776868 — ismail@vonissa.sk

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