Vintage Turkish Rug, Hand Knotted Wool Solid, Distressed Mocha Brown, 3.1x3.6 ft
$128.70 $429.00
Vintage Turkish Hand Knotted Wool Rug, Distressed Solid Taupe Brown, 94x109.5 cm / 37x43 in / 3x3.6 ft, Near Square Accent Rug, Anatolian 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 Turkish rug was hand-knotted in 1985 — approximately 40 years ago — in the Anatolia region of Turkey.
What makes this piece exceptional is its surface. Decades of natural use and aging have worn the wool pile down to an almost flat, tonal finish — a warm otter brown and taupe, with the ivory cotton foundation showing through in places. The result is a surface that reads as nearly solid from a distance, but reveals subtle tonal depth and texture up close. It is the kind of worn-in, raw quality that interior designers seek out and that simply cannot be manufactured.
The near-square format — 94 x 109.5 cm, almost 3 x 3.5 ft — is unusually versatile. It works as a bedside rug on either side of a bed, as a small living room accent, as an entryway piece, or layered over a larger neutral rug for a curated, textural floor moment.
The palette — warm otter brown, taupe, and ivory — is deeply compatible with natural interiors: raw wood, linen, stone, rattan, terracotta.
✦ PRODUCT DETAILS
📏 Size: 94 x 109.5 cm / 37 x 43 inches / 3.1 x 3.6 ft
🧶 Material: 100% natural wool pile, cotton foundation
🤲 Technique: Hand-knotted
📍 Origin: Turkey
⏳ Age: Estimated 40 years old (woven c. 1985)
🪡 Pile height: Very low — heavily worn, near-flat surface with cotton foundation visible in areas
🎨 Colors: Warm taupe, otter brown, mocha, ivory
🧼 Condition: Heavily distressed vintage condition. The pile has worn down significantly over four decades, creating an almost flat, tonal surface. This is the defining character of this piece — raw, honest, and impossible to replicate artificially. No tears, no holes, no odor. Professionally cleaned, sheared, and restored before shipping.
✦ WORKS BEAUTIFULLY IN
— Bedside on either side of the bed — the square format is perfect
— Entryways and hallways as a small accent piece
— Bathroom — the flat, worn pile works well in low-moisture areas
— Layered over a larger neutral rug for texture
— Small reading nooks and meditation spaces
— Minimalist, Japandi, wabi-sabi, and earthy boho interiors
✦ CARE & CLEANING
Vacuum gently on low suction. For spills, blot immediately with a clean dry cloth — do not rub. Due to the heavily worn pile, avoid harsh vacuuming or beating. Professional cleaning recommended for deep cleaning. Keep away from prolonged direct sunlight.
✅ 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.
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