Vintage Turkish Isparta Semicircle Rug, Hand Knotted Wool, Heavily Distressed Teal Green, Half Moon, 35x74 cm / 14x29 in / 1'2"x2'5"

✦ 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.

✦ WHY THIS RUG WAS CUT INTO A SEMICIRCLE
Some vintage rugs arrive to us with a story written not just in their patterns — but in their damage. A stain that could not be removed. A tear along one edge. A section where decades of foot traffic wore the pile down to nothing.

When a full carpet has damage concentrated in one area, we face a choice: discard the entire piece, or save what is still beautiful.
We choose to save it.

By carefully cutting the rug and reshaping it into a half moon form, we rescue the undamaged portion — the part that still holds its color, its knots, its character. The edges are then hand-stitched to secure the new shape, and the rug is cleaned and restored before it reaches you.

This is not a compromise. It is a second life — given to a piece that would otherwise be lost.

✦ ABOUT THIS RUG
This semicircle rug was hand knotted in Isparta, Turkey in 1976 — making it approximately 49 years old. It is the third piece cut from the same original carpet, and arguably the most dramatically aged of the series.
The teal green field has faded so deeply over nearly five decades that the original floral medallion motifs have dissolved almost entirely into the surface — visible now only as ghost-like impressions beneath layers of time. This is not damage. This is what genuine age looks like on wool. The result is painterly and abstract, unlike anything a new rug could replicate.

Below the field, a wide sandy cream border carries bold arabesque and floral scroll motifs in deep green — vivid and structured by contrast to the worn center. A geometric chevron band frames the outer edge. The interplay between the faded interior and the clear border is what makes this piece visually striking.

The wool surface is extremely low and worn — flat underfoot, honest in its age, and full of quiet character.

✦ RUG DETAILS
📏 Size: 35x74 cm / 14x29 in / 1'2"x2'5"
🧶 Material: 100% natural wool pile, cotton foundation
🤲 Technique: Hand knotted
📍 Origin: Isparta, Turkey
⏳ Age: Circa 1976 — approximately 49 years old
🪡 Pile height: Very low — extremely distressed, near-flat surface
🎨 Colors: Faded teal green, sandy cream, warm beige
🧼 Condition: Vintage — extreme distressing and patina, structurally sound, professionally cleaned

✦ PERFECT FOR
— Entryway or front door mat
— Fireplace hearth rug
— Bathroom accent rug
— In front of a curved sofa or armchair
— Layering over a larger neutral rug
— Bohemian, eclectic, maximalist, and global interiors

✦ CARE & CLEANING
— Vacuum gently without a beater bar
— Rotate periodically to ensure even wear
— Spot clean with cold water and mild soap only
— Do not machine wash or tumble dry
— Professional cleaning recommended for deep cleans
— Keep away from prolonged direct sunlight to preserve color

✈️ 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.

✅ 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.