Vintage Turkish Runner Rug, Isparta Handwoven Wool Floral Arabesque, Distressed Ivory Burgundy Slate Blue, 75 x 198 cm / 29.5 x 78 in / 2.5 x 6.5 ft, Anatolian Botanical
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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 runner was hand-knotted in Isparta — one of Turkey's most celebrated rug-weaving cities — known for fine knotting, rich floral compositions, and the lasting quality of their Anatolian wool.
The field is a luminous ivory cream — bright and open, giving the rug an airy quality that makes the dense pattern above it feel effortless rather than heavy. Across every inch flows a rich all-over botanical arabesque: curving vines, flowers, and leaves in deep burgundy and slate blue that create a complex, layered composition. The ivory ground glows between the motifs, giving the rug extraordinary depth and movement.
What makes this piece particularly striking is the density of the pattern combined with the lightness of the ground — the eye moves freely across the surface, always finding new details, never feeling overwhelmed.

✦ THE MEANING BEHIND THE PATTERN
The all-over botanical arabesque on this runner is one of the most generous and meaningful compositions in the Anatolian weaving tradition. The continuous vine — weaving through every corner of the field without pause, without end — carries the oldest symbol in Anatolian textile art: continuity. Life does not stop. It branches, it blooms, it finds its way into every available space.
Burgundy and slate blue together create a composition that is both warm and cool, rooted and expansive. Burgundy speaks of depth and warmth — of a home that has history, that has been lived in, that carries the weight of real experience. Slate blue speaks of calm and protection — of water, of sky, of the quiet force that keeps everything balanced.
Together, on an ivory ground, they form a rug that is both beautiful and grounding — a composition that makes any space feel more settled, more complete, more like home.

📏 Size: 75 x 198 cm / 29.5 x 78 in / 2.5 x 6.5 ft
🧶 Material: 100% natural wool pile, cotton foundation
🤲 Technique: Hand-knotted
📍 Origin: Isparta, Turkey
⏳ Age: Vintage — estimated 40+ years old
🪡 Pile height: Low — naturally worn to an even, smooth finish
🎨 Colors: Ivory cream, burgundy, slate blue, dusty rose
🧼 Condition: Vintage distressed — natural fading and even wear consistent with age; structurally sound, professionally cleaned and restored

✦ WHERE TO USE IT
This runner works beautifully in:
— Hallways and entryways
— Kitchen or dining room runner
— Beside a bed in the bedroom
— Layered over a larger neutral rug
— Traditional, eclectic, or romantic interiors

✦ CARE & CLEANING
Vacuum regularly without the beater bar. Rotate periodically for even wear. For spills, blot immediately — do not rub. Professional cleaning recommended for deep cleaning. Avoid prolonged direct sunlight to preserve the colors.

✅ 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.