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Antique Milas Rug, Milas, South-west Anatolia.
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Antique Milas Rug, Milas, South-west Anatolia.

19th century
Sold 7 May 2026 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Description

Milas lies between Mugla and Kusadasi in the south-western coastal region of the Aegean.

The pre-1900 rugs made in Milas are probably amongst the most sought-after of Anatolian rugs, owing to their high quality, with medium to fine knotting and vegetable colours.

This fabulous Milas rug probably originated in the area of Karaova due to its field of vertical border patterns and dates to the early 19th century.

The outer ivory border and inner pea-green border has a remarkable abstraction of a carnation with the main red border design comprising, what appears to be, a stylised dragon feeding on a continuous vine. This depiction can also be seen in the golden-yellow and red, vertical field borders.

The natural colours are beautiful and the photos just don't do the rug full justice. This is a rare and very collectible rug.

Size: 1.52m x 1.17m (5' 0" x 3' 10").

Physical Dimensions
Height
152cm (59.84")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Milas Rug to the 1850s.

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SA1206315
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BM2257
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Description
Milas lies between Mugla and Kusadasi in the south-western coastal region of the Aegean.
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The pre-1900 rugs made in Milas are probably amongst the most sought-after of Anatolian rugs, owing to their high quality, with medium to fine knotting and vegetable colours.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
fig 1. An antique hand-knotted Milas rug featuring a red field with geometric motifs and multi-coloured borders.
fig 1. Antique Milas Rug, Milas, South-west Anatolia.

This fabulous Milas rug probably originated in the area of Karaova due to its field of vertical border patterns and dates to the early 19th century.

The outer ivory border and inner pea-green border has a remarkable abstraction of a carnation with the main red border design comprising, what appears to be, a stylised dragon feeding on a continuous vine. This depiction can also be seen in the golden-yellow and red, vertical field borders.

The natural colours are beautiful and the photos just don't do the rug full justice. This is a rare and very collectible rug.

Size: 1.52m x 1.17m (5' 0" x 3' 10").

Height
152cm (59.84")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Milas Rug to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1206315
Dealers Internal Ref
BM2257
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Dealing in antique and old tribal rugs, dowry weavings and decorative carpets from the near east and central asia since 1979.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets Profile Page

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Archive I An antique hand-knotted Milas rug featuring a red field with geometric motifs and multi-coloured borders. SOLD7 MAY 26

Antique Milas Rug, Milas, South-west Anatolia.

Archive II An antique hand-knotted Milas rug featuring a red field with geometric motifs and multi-coloured borders. View II
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An antique hand-knotted Milas rug featuring a red field with geometric motifs and multi-coloured borders.
Antique Milas Rug, Milas, South-West Anatolia.
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  • ObjectRugs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTraditional Anatolian
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsGeometric medallions, Stylised borders, Symmetrical Turkish knots
  • SizeH 152 cm (60 in) x W 117 cm (46 in)

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Milas rugs originate from the south-west region of Anatolia in Turkey and are historically known for their distinctive use of soft earthy tones, prayer niches, and stylised floral or geometric motifs.

These rugs are traditionally hand-knotted using locally sourced sheeps wool for both the pile and the foundation, often dyed with natural vegetable colorants such as madder root and indigo.

Authenticity is identified through examining the weave density, natural abrash variations in the wool, traditional symmetrical Turkish knots, and the characteristic palette specific to the weaving traditions of the Milas district.

An antique rug can be layered over larger neutral flooring or placed as a focal point in a living room or study to add texture, warmth, and historical depth to contemporary spaces.

Preservation requires regular gentle vacuuming without the beater bar, professional organic washing when necessary, and keeping the textile away from direct, prolonged sunlight to protect the natural dyes.
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