2'4" x 5' Vintage Turkish Cicim Wool Rug

An Anatolian weaving tradition expressed through wool and geometry

This vintage Cicim rug carries one of Turkey’s distinctive flatweaving traditions into a compact runner form. Handwoven from natural wool, its deep burgundy and black field is organized with diamonds, stepped forms, narrow borders, and repeated geometric bands in ivory, blue, red, and muted earth tones.

Cicim weaving creates decoration as part of the textile itself. Additional patterning threads are worked across the woven ground, producing raised motifs that can be seen and felt against the flatter foundation. The process requires the weaver to build structure, pattern, and color together rather than applying ornament after the rug has been formed.

Craft & Turkish Origin

Traditional Cicim Weaving: Decorative threads are integrated into the flatwoven ground to create raised geometric patterning.
Handwoven Construction: The rug was formed manually, preserving subtle shifts in alignment, spacing, and tension throughout the weave.
Anatolian Textile Tradition: Made in Turkey using a weaving method passed through generations of regional textile production.
Wool Patterning: Natural wool gives the motifs texture and definition while allowing the colors to retain their depth.

Pattern & Composition

Central Diamond Field: Repeated diamond forms create a strong visual path through the center of the runner.
Patterned Borders: Narrow bands frame the composition with small geometric and linear details.
Earth-Based Palette: Burgundy, black, ivory, blue, and muted red create a rich but balanced arrangement.
Natural Abrash: Tonal movement across the wool reflects variation within the fibers and dyes.
Fringed Ends: Short fringe reveals the woven foundation and completes the rug’s traditional construction.

Styling & Placement

Narrow Spaces: The runner proportions suit entryways, bedside areas, galleries, and compact kitchen spaces.
Textile Layering: Place over a larger neutral rug to bring Turkish pattern and dimensional weaving into the arrangement.
Material Pairing: Complements natural wood, linen, leather, aged metal, plaster, and handmade ceramics.
Wall Display: Its elongated composition can also be displayed vertically as a woven textile.

Product Details

Style: Vintage Cicim accent rug
Material: 100% wool
Construction: Handwoven
Technique: Cicim weaving
Color: Deep burgundy, black, ivory, blue, red, and muted earth tones
Width: 28 in / 71 cm
Length: 60 in / 152 cm
Thickness: 0.25 in / 0.64 cm
Approximate Size: 2 ft 4 in x 5 ft
Origin: Turkey
Condition: Very good vintage condition
Condition Details: Visible abrash, minor dye bleed and pilling, with some snags and lint present

Care

Vacuuming: Vacuum gently using suction only. Do not use a beater bar.
Spot Cleaning: Use a mild soap and water solution as needed.
Placement: Avoid high-traffic areas when preserving the rug’s current condition is a priority.
Sunlight: Keep away from prolonged direct sunlight to reduce fading.
Professional Care: Professional rug cleaning is recommended for long-term maintenance.

Ideal For

• Bringing Turkish textile craft into an entryway or gallery
• Adding woven pattern beside a bed or kitchen work area
• Layering over a larger neutral rug
• Displaying vertically as textile art
• Bohemian, eclectic, and earth-toned interiors

Through its raised Cicim patterning, natural wool, and carefully organized geometry, this vintage Turkish runner preserves the visual language and tactile construction of an enduring Anatolian weaving tradition.