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Antique Anatolian Sivas Rug, Very Fine Weave and Classic Design, Circa 1900.
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Antique Anatolian Sivas Rug, Very Fine Weave and Classic Design, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920
Description

Size: 6ft 1in x 4ft 5in (186 x 135cm).

Antique North East Anatolian Sivas rug with classic Persian design.

Circa 1900.

This outstanding and scarce rug was woven in the Turkish town of Sivas around 1900. At this time the workshops of Sivas were producing rugs of strong Persian design influence, and in this case the design is a classic floral medallion design. It is considered that the weavers were most likely to be Armenian. The rug is of very fine weave and has outstanding soft dye colours.

The rug is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and full pile. The rug is of fine weave.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

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

Stock Number: R-2248.

Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Anatolian Sivas Rug to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
186cm (73.23")
Width
135cm (53.15")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA922177
Dealers Internal Reference
R-2248
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Description
Size: 6ft 1in x 4ft 5in (186 x 135cm).

Antique North East Anatolian Sivas rug with classic Persian design.

Circa 1900.

This outstanding and scarce rug was woven in the Turkish town of Sivas around 1900.

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At this time the workshops of Sivas were producing rugs of strong Persian design influence, and in this case the design is a classic floral medallion design.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

It is considered that the weavers were most likely to be Armenian. The rug is of very fine weave and has outstanding soft dye colours.

fig 1. An antique Anatolian Sivas hand-knotted wool rug featuring a central cream medallion surrounded by a red field with floral arabesques and multi-tiered borders.
fig 1. Antique Anatolian Sivas Rug, Very Fine Weave and Classic Design, Circa 1900.

The rug is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and full pile. The rug is of fine weave.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

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

Stock Number: R-2248.

Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Anatolian Sivas Rug to the 1900s.

Height
186cm (73.23")
Width
135cm (53.15")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA922177
Dealers Internal Ref
R-2248
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An antique Anatolian Sivas hand-knotted wool rug featuring a central cream medallion surrounded by a red field with floral arabesques and multi-tiered borders.
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Archive I An antique Anatolian Sivas hand-knotted wool rug featuring a central cream medallion surrounded by a red field with floral arabesques and multi-tiered borders.

Antique Anatolian Sivas Rug, Very Fine Weave and Classic Design, Circa 1900.

Archive II An antique Anatolian Sivas hand-knotted wool rug featuring a central cream medallion surrounded by a red field with floral arabesques and multi-tiered borders. View II
Archive III An antique Anatolian Sivas hand-knotted wool rug featuring a central cream medallion surrounded by a red field with floral arabesques and multi-tiered borders. View III
Archive IV An antique Anatolian Sivas hand-knotted wool rug featuring a central cream medallion surrounded by a red field with floral arabesques and multi-tiered borders. View IV
Archive V An antique Anatolian Sivas hand-knotted wool rug featuring a central cream medallion surrounded by a red field with floral arabesques and multi-tiered borders. View V
Archive VI An antique Anatolian Sivas hand-knotted wool rug featuring a central cream medallion surrounded by a red field with floral arabesques and multi-tiered borders. View VI
Archive VII An antique Anatolian Sivas hand-knotted wool rug featuring a central cream medallion surrounded by a red field with floral arabesques and multi-tiered borders. View VII
Archive VIII An antique Anatolian Sivas hand-knotted wool rug featuring a central cream medallion surrounded by a red field with floral arabesques and multi-tiered borders. View VIII
Archive IX An antique Anatolian Sivas hand-knotted wool rug featuring a central cream medallion surrounded by a red field with floral arabesques and multi-tiered borders. View IX
Archive X An antique Anatolian Sivas hand-knotted wool rug featuring a central cream medallion surrounded by a red field with floral arabesques and multi-tiered borders. View X
Archive XI An antique Anatolian Sivas hand-knotted wool rug featuring a central cream medallion surrounded by a red field with floral arabesques and multi-tiered borders. View XI
Archive XII An antique Anatolian Sivas hand-knotted wool rug featuring a central cream medallion surrounded by a red field with floral arabesques and multi-tiered borders. View XII
Archive XIII An antique Anatolian Sivas hand-knotted wool rug featuring a central cream medallion surrounded by a red field with floral arabesques and multi-tiered borders. View XIII
Archive XIV An antique Anatolian Sivas hand-knotted wool rug featuring a central cream medallion surrounded by a red field with floral arabesques and multi-tiered borders. View XIV
Archive XV An antique Anatolian Sivas hand-knotted wool rug featuring a central cream medallion surrounded by a red field with floral arabesques and multi-tiered borders. View XV
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An antique Anatolian Sivas hand-knotted wool rug featuring a central cream medallion surrounded by a red field with floral arabesques and multi-tiered borders.
ANTIQUE ANATOLIAN SIVAS RUG, VERY FINE WEAVE AND CLASSIC DESIGN, CIRCA 1900.
Ref: SA922177
An antique Anatolian Sivas hand-knotted wool rug featuring a central cream medallion surrounded by a red field with floral arabesques and multi-tiered borders.
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  • ObjectRugs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleOttoman / Anatolian
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourRed and Cream
  • MotifsCentral medallion, Floral arabesques, Multi-tiered borders
  • SizeH 186 cm (73 in) x W 135 cm (53 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This antique Anatolian Sivas rug from circa 1900 displays an Ottoman style executed in wool. The hand-knotted pile presents a central cream medallion set against a red field, populated by intricate floral arabesques and multi-tiered borders in muted tones of blue, green, and tan, complete with fringed ends at the top and bottom. The textile exhibits a very fine weave with a full pile and very slight even wear throughout. Measuring 186 cm high by 135 cm wide with a depth of 1 cm, this floor covering is suitable for light domestic use in rooms such as a study, bedroom, or living area. It provides a classic decorative foundation with traditional motifs and soft dye colours suited to an English Country House interior aesthetic.

FAQs

Sivas rugs originate from central Turkey and are recognised for their fine weave, symmetrical knotting, and sophisticated floral designs influenced by classical Persian master carpets. Produced during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, they typically feature structured medallion compositions and refined palette combinations.

These carpets are hand-knotted using spun wool pile woven onto a durable cotton or wool foundation. Natural dyes derived from plants, roots, and minerals were traditionally employed to create rich shades of crimson, ivory, indigo, and sage green.

Authentic examples display a fine, dense knot count visible on the reverse, subtle abrash variations in colour due to natural hand-dyeing, and soft wool pile wear consistent with age. Design characteristics include ornate central medallions, delicate floral arabesques, and formal multi-tiered border structures.

A detailed Anatolian carpet serves as a focal foundation in minimalist or contemporary settings by introducing texture, colour depth, and geometric structure. Placing the rug beneath modern neutral furniture balances historic craftsmanship with understated modern styling.

Preservation requires regular low-suction vacuuming without a rotating brush, rotating the textile periodically to equalize foot traffic and sun exposure, and placing a high-quality rug pad underneath. Professional specialist dry cleaning should be carried out periodically to remove embedded dust without damaging wool fibres.
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