A large antique Turkish rug with floral design
This elegant antique Turkish rug — a Gördes — is an impressive large-scale piece with a beautifully softened palette. The muted blush field provides a warm foundation for delicate floral motifs in beige & ivory, while a small central medallion in beige anchors the composition.
Gördes rugs originate from the town of the same name in western Turkey’s Manisa province, an area long celebrated for fine wool & distinctive prayer-rug and medallion designs. Hand-knotted on a wool foundation with a wool pile, this piece reflects the slower, more deliberate weaving tradition the region is known for — a marked contrast to the faster commercial production that followed in later decades.
The antique-washed finish has beautifully softened the colors, giving the rug a quiet, timeworn appearance while retaining the intricate character of its traditional design. This kind of gentle fading is prized rather than corrected — it’s part of what gives an antique rug its warmth & authenticity, and it’s carefully preserved rather than restored away.
At an impressive 11′ x 13’5″, this Gördes rug makes a sophisticated statement in a large living room, dining room, or other expansive interior. Its muted colors allow the generous scale to feel elegant rather than overwhelming, and its neutral warmth pairs easily with both traditional and contemporary furnishings.
Dimensions: 11′ x 13’5″
Inches: 132″ x 161″
Centimeters: approximately 335 x 409 cm
Origin: Turkey (Gördes, Manisa Province)
Age: Antique
Style: Gördes
Colors: Muted blush, beige, ivory & warm neutrals
Design: Small central medallion with floral motifs
Appearance: Muted / antique-washed
