Hand-woven vintage Turkish kilim from Oushak in an ideal 4x6 size, bringing cheerful geometric character and artisan texture to any relaxed boho or farmhouse-style space.

This vibrant 1980s Oushak kilim is all about joyful rhythm and bold tribal geometry. Woven in a practical small-to-medium 4x6 class, it works beautifully as a statement layer without overwhelming the room. The crisp stepped medallions and strong border architecture read clean and modern while preserving the authenticity of village weaving traditions. Light, supple, and easy to style, it's an excellent choice for daily use in busy homes that still value craftsmanship and story.

Perfect for anchoring a cozy living corner, brightening an entryway, warming a home office, or adding character at the foot of a bed or in a farmhouse kitchen, this piece offers both durability and design versatility. Professionally cleaned and odor-free, it is ready to unroll and enjoy the moment it arrives.

Technical Details
Origin: Oushak region, Western Turkey
Age: 1980s (approximately 40+ years old)
Type: Hand-woven flat weave kilim area rug
Materials: Wool on wool
Dyeing: Vegetable-dyed wool (as stated by source)
Measurements: 3 ft 8 in x 5 ft 10 in (44 x 70 cm)
Weight: 4.4 lbs
Condition: Vintage rug used in very good condition and shape; professionally cleaned, odorless.
Size Class & Use: Small/medium kilim for daily use; ideal for living areas, entryways, bedside, home office, reading nook, or layered under a coffee table.

Motifs & Symbolism
Stepped central medallions arranged in a vertical chain, echoing protection, continuity, and harmony in the home.
Hooked and latch-like elements suggesting the warding off of negativity and the welcoming of good fortune.
Triangular and diamond border patterns symbolizing unity, family, and the grounded frame of domestic life.
Flowing meander-style bands along the outer border adding a sense of movement and journey, a classic nod to Anatolian nomadic and village aesthetics.

Color Palette & Design Insight
Rich tomato red field that energizes the composition and highlights the central medallion chain.
Golden chartreuse and warm mustard accents that create a lively contrast and contemporary edge.
Deep teal and inky blue motifs that anchor the design and give it visual depth.
Soft blush and salmon geometric forms that soften the bold pattern with a welcoming warmth.
Cream and off-white ladders framing the field, adding clarity, light, and strong graphic definition.
Muted terracotta and dusty rose outer border tones that ground the kilim and make it easy to pair with wood, stone, and neutral textiles.

Color Disclaimer & Photography:
All images shown are real photographs of the actual rug you will receive, captured by us indoors under natural daylight conditions on a clean, hygienic floor in our physical showroom using a professional camera. We've done our very best to present the most accurate visuals possible. (Some interior or exterior lifestyle images you may see are AI-generated for styling purposes.) Please note that colors may vary from screen to screen, and therefore the tones you see on your device might appear slightly different from the rug's true colors.

International Shipping:
We ship all of our rugs via expedited, trackable carriers and take great care to package each item securely and carefully. Most shipments arrive in the buyer's country within just a few days. However, please understand that customs clearance and courier delays are beyond our control, and we kindly ask for your patience should such situations occur.

Customs Notice:
U.S. Buyers – Relax and Shop with Confidence: All customs duties and import taxes for U.S. shipments are fully covered by us.

What Is a Turkish Kilim?:
Turkish kilims are traditional flat-woven rugs created without a knotted pile, using interlocking warps and wefts to build both pattern and structure in one continuous textile. This construction makes them lighter, more flexible, and easier to handle than many pile rugs, while still offering impressive durability for everyday living. Historically woven by village families and nomadic communities, kilims served as floor coverings, bedding, wall hangings, and storage textiles, often carrying personal stories, regional identities, and protective symbols within their motifs.

Oushak and wider Anatolian weaving centers are renowned for their confident geometry and strong sense of proportion: clear medallions, rhythmic borders, and meaningful motifs that balance strength with warmth. In contemporary interiors, an authentic Turkish kilim offers a rare combination of craftsmanship and usability. It layers beautifully over wood, tile, or stone floors; works in boho, Scandinavian, rustic, and eclectic spaces; and brings a sense of lived-in authenticity that machine-made pieces simply cannot match. Choosing a vintage Turkish kilim means inviting a piece of this weaving heritage into your home in a form that is practical, reversible, easy to style, and designed to age gracefully with use.

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Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Vintage rug used in very good condition and shape; professionally cleaned, odorless.

Dimensions:
Height: 0.1 in.
Width: 44.09 in.
Depth: 69.68 in.

Category: Rugs
Origin: Turkey
Materials: Wool

Shipping:

Domestic: Free shipping to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.

International: No International Shipping for this auction.

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Location: This item ships from Izmir, Urla

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Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Vintage rug used in very good condition and shape; professionally cleaned, odorless.