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Antique Turkish Milas Rug with Scarce Green Ground, Mid 19th Century.
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Antique Turkish Milas Rug with Scarce Green Ground, Mid 19th Century.

19th century
Sold 28 March 2025 · Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Description

Size: 5ft 1in x 3ft 8in (155 x 113cm).

Antique Western Anatolian Milas rug of interesting design and outstanding colour.

Mid 19th century.

A good example of an early Milas village rug with traditional design. The rug has a scarce green ground filled with carnation flowers, the main border is very well drawn. The rug has outstanding clear colours, the wool is fine and soft with superb dye quality.

The rug is in excellent condition with even wear and good pile. There are a few scattered old repairs that are very well blended.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display. The rug is suitable for light domestic use. but would make a superb wall hanging.

Stock Number: H-553.

Physical Dimensions
Height
155cm (61.02")
Width
113cm (44.49")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Milas Rug to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1124212
Dealers Internal Reference
H-553
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Description
Size: 5ft 1in x 3ft 8in (155 x 113cm).

Antique Western Anatolian Milas rug of interesting design and outstanding colour.

Mid 19th century.

A good example of an early Milas village rug with traditional design. The rug has a scarce green ground filled with carnation flowers, the main border is very well drawn. The rug has outstanding clear colours, the wool is fine and soft with superb dye quality.

The rug is in excellent condition with even wear and good pile. There are a few scattered old repairs that are very well blended.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display. The rug is suitable for light domestic use. but would make a superb wall hanging.

Stock Number: H-553.

Height
155cm (61.02")
Width
113cm (44.49")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Milas Rug to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1124212
Dealers Internal Ref
H-553
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Specialists in antique carpets, rugs & runners. Professional cleaning, repairs & restoration.

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An antique rectangular Turkish Milas rug featuring a green central field decorated with red floral motifs, enclosed within multi-layered red and white geometric borders and fringed edges. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique rectangular Turkish Milas rug featuring a green central field decorated with red floral motifs, enclosed within multi-layered red and white geometric borders and fringed edges. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Turkish Milas Rug with Scarce Green Ground, Mid 19th Century.

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Moreton-in-Marsh
Gloucestershire
GL56 0AD
United Kingdom
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An antique rectangular Turkish Milas rug featuring a green central field decorated with red floral motifs, enclosed within multi-layered red and white geometric borders and fringed edges.
ANTIQUE TURKISH MILAS RUG WITH SCARCE GREEN GROUND, MID 19TH CENTURY.
Ref: SA1124212
An antique rectangular Turkish Milas rug featuring a green central field decorated with red floral motifs, enclosed within multi-layered red and white geometric borders and fringed edges.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectRugs and Carpets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAnatolian / Turkish Village
  • MaterialWool, Natural Dyes
  • ColourRed, Green, Multicolour
  • MotifsGeometric floral motifs, Multi-layered border bands, Fringed ends, Asymmetrical medallion layout
  • SizeH 155 cm (61 in) x W 113 cm (44 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

Milas rugs originate from the southwestern region of Anatolia in Turkey, traditionally characterised by geometric floral motifs, niche designs, and distinctive palettes that often incorporate soft greens, reds, and yellows.

These pieces are typically constructed using hand-spun wool for both the pile and the foundation threads, often dyed with natural vegetable colorants such as madder and indigo.

Authenticity is determined by examining the irregularity of hand-knotted knots, natural color variations throughout the wool pile, hand-finished selvages, and traditional asymmetrical or symmetrical knotting techniques.

An antique rug functions as a focal point in a room, grounding modern minimalist furniture or complementing eclectic spaces by adding texture, historic depth, and warmth to timber or stone floors.

Preservation requires gentle vacuuming without a beater bar, professional specialist cleaning when necessary, and avoiding direct, prolonged exposure to harsh sunlight to protect natural dyes.
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