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Antique Turkish Rug from Avanos in Cappadocia, Very Soft Wool, Circa 1900/20.
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Antique Turkish Rug from Avanos in Cappadocia, Very Soft Wool, Circa 1900/20.

1900 - 1920
Description

Size: 6ft 3in x 3ft 10in (190 x 117cm).

Antique Turkish Avanos rug of traditional design and good colour.

Circa 1900/20.

Avanos is a well known rug weaving village in the Cappadocia region of central Turkey. The village is renowned for rug of very high quality.

The rug has a very rich red / burgundy ground colour with a large central medallion. The weave is fine with very soft wool, giving the rug a floppy handle.

The rug retains original kilim at both ends.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-1840.

Physical Dimensions
Height
190cm (74.80")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Turkish Avanos Rug to the 1910s.

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SA620491
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R-1840
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Description
Size: 6ft 3in x 3ft 10in (190 x 117cm).

Antique Turkish Avanos rug of traditional design and good colour.

Circa 1900/20.

Avanos is a well known rug weaving village in the Cappadocia region of central Turkey. The village is renowned for rug of very high quality.

fig 1. An antique hand-knotted Turkish Avanos wool rug featuring a deep burgundy red field with a central geometric medallion and cream floral border.
fig 1. Antique Turkish Rug from Avanos in Cappadocia, Very Soft Wool, Circa 1900/20.

The rug has a very rich red / burgundy ground colour with a large central medallion. The weave is fine with very soft wool, giving the rug a floppy handle.

The rug retains original kilim at both ends.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-1840.

Height
190cm (74.80")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Turkish Avanos Rug to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA620491
Dealers Internal Ref
R-1840
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Archive I An antique hand-knotted Turkish Avanos wool rug featuring a deep burgundy red field with a central geometric medallion and cream floral border.

Antique Turkish Rug from Avanos in Cappadocia, Very Soft Wool, Circa 1900/20.

Archive II An antique hand-knotted Turkish Avanos wool rug featuring a deep burgundy red field with a central geometric medallion and cream floral border. View II
Archive III An antique hand-knotted Turkish Avanos wool rug featuring a deep burgundy red field with a central geometric medallion and cream floral border. View III
Archive IV An antique hand-knotted Turkish Avanos wool rug featuring a deep burgundy red field with a central geometric medallion and cream floral border. View IV
Archive V An antique hand-knotted Turkish Avanos wool rug featuring a deep burgundy red field with a central geometric medallion and cream floral border. View V
Archive VI An antique hand-knotted Turkish Avanos wool rug featuring a deep burgundy red field with a central geometric medallion and cream floral border. View VI
Archive VII An antique hand-knotted Turkish Avanos wool rug featuring a deep burgundy red field with a central geometric medallion and cream floral border. View VII
Archive VIII An antique hand-knotted Turkish Avanos wool rug featuring a deep burgundy red field with a central geometric medallion and cream floral border. View VIII
Archive IX An antique hand-knotted Turkish Avanos wool rug featuring a deep burgundy red field with a central geometric medallion and cream floral border. View IX
Archive X An antique hand-knotted Turkish Avanos wool rug featuring a deep burgundy red field with a central geometric medallion and cream floral border. View X
Archive XI An antique hand-knotted Turkish Avanos wool rug featuring a deep burgundy red field with a central geometric medallion and cream floral border. View XI
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An antique hand-knotted Turkish Avanos wool rug featuring a deep burgundy red field with a central geometric medallion and cream floral border.
ANTIQUE TURKISH RUG FROM AVANOS IN CAPPADOCIA, VERY SOFT WOOL, CIRCA 1900/20.
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An antique hand-knotted Turkish Avanos wool rug featuring a deep burgundy red field with a central geometric medallion and cream floral border.
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Avanos rugs originate from the Cappadocia region in Central Anatolia, Turkey. They are characterised by soft wool pile, geometric central medallions, floral spandrels, and rich palette combinations often utilising madder red, indigo blue, and soft cream tones.

Traditional Turkish rugs are hand-knotted using hand-spun wool for the pile, woven onto a wool or cotton warp and weft foundation. Dyes were historically derived from natural plant and mineral sources, such as madder root for reds and indigo leaves for blues.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-knotted construction visible on the reverse, subtle colour variations known as abrash caused by hand-dyed wool batches, and natural wear consistent with age. Symmetrical Ghiordes knots are typical of traditional Turkish weaving traditions.

A rich red Anatolian rug grounds a room by introducing warmth and structural pattern under neutral furniture. It pairs effectively with natural timber floors, mid-century furnishings, or classic leather seating in contemporary living spaces.

Regular gentle vacuuming without a rotating motorised brush removes surface dust without damaging wool fibres. Promptly spot-clean spills with cold water and mild detergent, rotate the rug annually to ensure even wear, and use professional rug cleaning services when required.
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