Vintage Turkish Kilim Wool Runner With Geometric Design by Rug & Kilim, 1950-1959

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Handwoven in goat hair and originating circa 1950-1959, this 5x11 vintage Turkish kilim runner joins Rug & Kilim’s Kilim & … Read more Handwoven in goat hair and originating circa 1950-1959, this 5x11 vintage Turkish kilim runner joins Rug & Kilim’s Kilim & Flat Weave collection. It features a rhythmic layout of vertical silver-gray and cream stripes punctuated by bright polychromatic folk motifs, celebrating authentic Anatolian weaving traditions within a highly versatile runner format.

On the Design:

Among the most authentic domestic textiles of Anatolia, mid-century Turkish kilims are revered for their spatial ingenuity, deeply practical origins, and rich symbolic language. Woven by village women across rural Turkey, these flatweaves were traditionally crafted on narrow household looms, dictating the long, functional proportions of this 1950s runner. The layout is anchored by continuous vertical stripes alternating between warm cream and a distinctive, speckled silver-gray band—a textural effect achieved by intricately spinning light and dark un-dyed natural goat hair together.

Floating rhythmically within the gray channels are bright, polychromatic geometric motifs rendered in vibrant fuchsia, red, orange, and blue. These small, cross-like emblems are stylizations of the *bereket* or fertility and *sandıklı* also known as dowry chest motifs, ancient tribal symbols woven to invoke prosperity and protect the household. The plain flatweave technique yields a smooth, durable handle that naturally accommodates the rigorous demands of domestic life. By balancing a quiet, minimalist striped foundation with energetic bursts of folkloric color, this vintage kilim preserves centuries-old Anatolian storytelling while offering a striking, graphic presence for modern transitional spaces.

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This vintage Turkish kilim runner enjoys good condition for its age and origin. See less