Vintage Turkish Runner Rug, Isparta Handwoven Wool Medallion, Distressed Pale Grey Ivory Brown, 75.5 x 212 cm / 29.7 x 83.5 in / 2.5 x 6.9 ft, Anatolian Neutral.

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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 — and dates to the 1980s, making it approximately 40 years old. Isparta rugs are known for their fine knotting, graceful compositions, and the enduring quality of their Anatolian wool.
The field is a soft, faded pale grey — cool, calm, and luminous. Against this silvery ground, a central floral medallion in ivory and warm brown anchors the composition. Around it, scattered botanical motifs drift across the open field — small flowers, delicate stems, quiet details that reward close attention. At both ends, ornate borders with scrolling botanical detail frame the composition with quiet elegance.
The overall effect is extraordinarily refined — a rug that whispers rather than shouts, that brings calm rather than drama to any space it enters.

✦ THE MEANING BEHIND THE PATTERN
Grey — especially this soft, silvery pale grey — is one of the rarest and most sophisticated grounds in the Anatolian rug tradition. It is the color of mist, of early morning light, of the moment between night and day. A weaver who chose grey was making a considered, intentional choice: she wanted her rug to be a background, not a statement. A presence, not a performance.
The central medallion on this pale field carries the traditional meaning of all Anatolian medallions — the axis of the world, the still point from which all beauty radiates. Here, rendered in soft ivory and warm brown against the grey ground, it is quiet and assured — a center that holds without demanding attention.
The scattered botanical motifs around it speak of the same quiet generosity: small blessings distributed freely, without hierarchy, across the open ground. In your hallway, that calm continues with every step.

📏 Size: 75.5 x 212 cm / 29.7 x 83.5 in / 2.5 x 6.9 ft
🧶 Material: 100% natural wool pile, cotton foundation
🤲 Technique: Hand-knotted
📍 Origin: Isparta, Turkey
⏳ Age: Estimated 40+ years old (circa 1980s)
🪡 Pile height: Low — naturally worn to an even, smooth finish
🎨 Colors: Pale grey, ivory, warm brown, soft beige
🧼 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
— Scandinavian, minimalist, or transitional 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.