1'7" x 8'7" Vintage Kilim Runner with Hand-Embroidered Detail

Bright wool embroidery suspended across a field of black

A long expanse of black wool gives this midcentury Turkish runner its dramatic foundation. Across the dark flatweave, hand-embroidered motifs appear in vivid red, orange, blue, green, gray, and ivory, shifting between dense patterned passages and generous areas of unembellished wool.

At just 19 inches wide and more than eight feet long, the rug emphasizes the rhythm of its embroidered details. Each motif was stitched individually into the handwoven base, creating areas of raised texture that interrupt the black field with concentrated color.

Embroidered by Hand

Flatwoven Foundation: The rug begins with a closely woven wool base formed without knotted pile.
Wool Embroidery: Colored wool threads are stitched over the foundation to build texture and geometric detail.
Individual Motifs: Diamonds, crosses, stepped forms, and small repeating figures retain subtle differences from one embroidered passage to the next.
Midcentury Turkish Work: Handwoven and embroidered in Turkey during the mid-20th century.
One of a Kind: The exact spacing, color, and arrangement of the embroidered motifs belong to this individual vintage textile.

A Study in Contrast

Black Ground: The predominantly dark field gives the narrow runner a strong architectural quality.
Concentrated Pattern: Embroidery gathers more densely near portions of the rug while leaving other areas visually open.
Vivid Color: Red, orange, blue, green, gray, and ivory stand sharply against the black wool.
Raised Detail: Hand stitching creates a tactile layer above the flatter woven surface.

Placement

Long, Narrow Passages: The 19-inch width suits slim hallways and transitional areas where wider runners may feel crowded.
Kitchen Run: Position along a bank of cabinetry where the dark field can anchor lighter surrounding materials.
Alongside Furniture: Use beside a console, bench, or low cabinet to emphasize its extended proportions.
Textile Display: Hang vertically to bring the embroidered details closer to eye level.

Product Details

Style: Vintage Turkish Kilim runner
Material: 100% wool
Construction: Handwoven flatweave with wool embroidery
Technique: Flatwoven base with hand-embroidered embellishments
Width: 1 ft 7 in / 48 cm
Length: 8 ft 7 in / 262 cm
Date: Mid-20th century
Origin: Turkey
Colors: Black with red, orange, blue, green, gray, and ivory
Condition: Vintage condition
Cleaning: Professionally cleaned
Variation: Differences in stitching, pattern, and alignment reflect its handmade construction

Ideal For

• Slim hallways and connecting passages
• Narrow kitchen runs
• Placement beside a console or bench
• Vertical display as textile art
• Rooms that benefit from a strong black ground and concentrated color

With its deep black foundation and vivid passages of hand-worked wool, this midcentury Turkish runner demonstrates the expressive range possible within the narrowest of woven forms.

Add a touch of Anatolian artistry to your space with this authentic vintage Turkish runner rug, meticulously handwoven and embroidered by skilled artisans. Measuring 1'7" x 8'7", this one-of-a-kind piece combines traditional flatweaving techniques with intricate embroidery — a hallmark of Anatolian textile heritage.

Each embroidered motif was stitched by hand, adding layers of texture and symbolic meaning to the rug’s foundation. The result is a richly detailed runner that brings both story and soul to your hallway, entryway, or kitchen.

Dimensions: 1'7" x 8'7" (48 cm x 262 cm)

Material: 100% wool (handwoven flatweave with wool embroidery)

Technique: Traditional flatweave base with hand-embroidered embellishments

Origin: Turkey, mid-20th century

Condition: Vintage; professionally cleaned and ready to use

Colors & Patterns: Vivid tones over black with geometric Anatolian motifs