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This vintage rug is fully hand-woven, tied knot by knot on an upright village loom by Anatolian women who wove in the company of each other, turning their patience, their prayers and their hopes for the household directly into wool. Both star medallions on this Turkish runner rug were formed entirely by hand with the traditional Ghiordes double knot, the technique that gives Anatolian carpets their reputation for strength. Because the double knot wraps the wool around two warp threads rather than one, each fiber is locked into the foundation and cannot shed, creep or work loose underfoot. This is exactly why a hand-knotted wool runner keeps its density and its straight lines through decades of daily walking, while machine-made rugs flatten and thin out within a few years. The wool was hand-spun from local sheep and colored with traditional natural dye methods, so the tones have mellowed slowly and evenly. This vintage runner rug has been professionally washed, deep-rinsed and fully dried before listing, and it arrives clean, odor-free and ready to unroll and walk on the day it reaches you.
๐ MEASUREMENTS
Centimeters: 108 x 298 cm
Inches: 42.5" x 117.3"
Decimal feet: 3.5 ft x 9.8 ft
Feet and inches: 3 ft 6 in x 9 ft 9 in
Etsy size group: Runner (approx. 3.5x10 rug)
๐จ COLOR STORY
Wheat and honey beige across the open field
Deep walnut brown inside the star medallions
Soft khaki and olive-tinted shadows in the border
Bone-white highlights where the pile has softened with age
Warm, earthy neutral palette with a genuine brown accent
๐งต WEAVE & MATERIALS
100% hand-knotted wool pile over a cotton warp
Ghiordes double knot, tied one knot at a time
Firm, evenly worn low pile with a dry natural handle
Original hand-tied fringes at both ends
Woven in one continuous piece, no seams or joins
๐พ DYE HERITAGE
Traditional Anatolian natural dye practice
Brown tones from walnut husk and oak gall
Warm wheat and honey shades from root and flower pigments
Gentle abrash (natural tonal drift) visible along the field
โฆ PATTERN & SYMBOLISM
Two large stepped star medallions, one at each end of the runner
A small hooked amulet motif set between them, traditionally woven as protection for the home
Hooked cartouche border repeating along both long sides
Stepped diamond centers symbolizing fertility, continuity and the family line
Bold but quiet tribal geometry that reads beautifully in a narrow space
๐ท PHOTO HONESTY
Every photo was taken outdoors in natural daylight
No filters, no color editing, no digital retouching
Both full-length and close-up shots included
What you see in the photos is exactly what ships to you
๐ช WHERE IT WORKS
Entryway and front hall
Staircase and stair landing
Dining room and around the table
Bathroom and dressing area
Kitchen island side
Home office and study
Bedroom foot of bed
Guest room and nursery room walkway
๐ช DECOR STYLES
Rustic and farmhouse decor
Boho and eclectic decor
Mid-century modern and retro decor
Scandinavian and warm minimalist decor
Southwestern and earthy neutral interiors
๐ก๏ธ DURABILITY
Dense double-knot foundation built for constant traffic
Lanolin in the wool naturally resists dirt and liquid
Lies flat and holds its shape without curling
Use with a non-slip pad on tile, stone or hardwood
Care: vacuum regularly, blot spills, air out from time to time
๐ CONDITION
Good vintage condition with honest, even age wear
Low pile and soft patina consistent with authentic vintage character
Natural abrash and slight tonal shifting are part of the weave, not damage
No holes; fully cleaned, dried and ready for immediate use
๐ฆ SHIPPING
FREE express worldwide shipping with UPS or FedEx
Tracking number sent to you as soon as it leaves
Rolled, wrapped and dispatched within 1โ2 business days
Typical delivery 3โ5 business days to most destinations
Turkish Rug 3.5x10 Runner, Wheat Brown Wool Rug for Entryway, Tribal Star Medallion Carpet, Neutral Stair Runner, Rustic Dining Decor
$590.00