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52712 Vintage Turkish Tulu Rug, 04'03 x 06'00. Bathed in the glow of Anatolian firelight and woven with the rhythm …
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52712 Vintage Turkish Tulu Rug, 04'03 x 06'00. Bathed in the glow of Anatolian firelight and woven with the rhythm of mountain winds, this vintage hand-knotted Turkish Tulu rug tells a story not with words, but with color and texture. Its woolen pile—plush, wild, and alive—erupts in zigzag bands that dance like flickering shadows across a tribal wall. The fiery oranges, midnight blues, and golden ochres strike a poetic balance, recalling the drama of a sunset sky falling over stone villages and ancient plateaus.
The design is a pulse, a heartbeat of chevrons layered in vertical harmony, channeling the primal geometry of Anatolian heritage. Each band is a whisper from the past—songs hummed by nomadic weavers, lullabies passed down through generations. Bold yet intuitive, this rug rejects symmetry in favor of vitality. The deliberate shifts in hue and scale make the pattern feel as though it’s breathing—organic, expressive, and charged with life. It is not merely decoration; it is a woven echo of a lived experience.
Tulu rugs such as this were never made for the marketplace, but for the soul—for warmth, comfort, and spirit. They were born to line the wooden floors of highland homes, to bring color to winter’s pale hush, and to wrap dreamers in softness as they watched the wind chase clouds. This rug, with its thick, hand-spun wool and luscious pile, offers that same embrace—a luxurious cocoon that holds history in every strand. The fibers shimmer with lanolin-rich luster, capturing the honesty of unrefined material and the magic of artisanal craft.
In today’s world, this Turkish Tulu rug becomes a radiant bridge between old-world authenticity and bold, bohemian modernity. It speaks to those drawn to color’s emotional power and to forms that move beyond static lines. Whether placed in a minimalist loft or layered within a rustic retreat, it will stir something deep and wordless. This is not a rug to simply walk on—this is a rug to feel, to live with, to listen to. A true Anatolian flame woven for the dreamer’s floor.
Abrash.
Hand-knotted wool.
Made in Turkey.
Measures: 04'03 x 06'00.
Date: 1960's. Mid-20th Century.
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- Dimensions
- 4′3″ × 6′ and 0.5″ thick
- Rug Construction
- Shag
- Pattern
- Chevron
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Turkey
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wool
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Orange
- Condition Notes
- Abrash. Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash. Wear consistent with age and use. less
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