2 x 4 Vintage Turkish Yastik Rug 79178

79178 Vintage Turkish Yastik Rug, 02'01 x 03'09.

Woven with heart and heritage, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Yastik rug is a poetic relic of Anatolia’s storied past. Each thread, hand-spun and dyed in the warm hues of claret red, charcoal, coffee, aubergine, plum, and soft beige, tells a tale passed down from one generation of weavers to the next. The rug's field is adorned with two grand medallions—octagonal forms pulsing with tribal symbolism, nested within each other like whispered secrets shared beneath olive trees. Their forms are guarded by mirrored motifs of protection and fertility, their jagged silhouettes echoing the rhythms of mountain peaks and the sacred geometry of nomadic life.

The vibrant crimson ground, bold and enduring, acts as both canvas and voice—an eternal flame burning through centuries of Anatolian tradition. Radiating from the medallions are delicate serrations and latch-hook patterns in lavender and clay tones, reminiscent of ancient ruins silhouetted against twilight skies. Between the medallions, a lattice of motifs—evocative of ram’s horns, tulips, and other folkloric emblems—create a lyrical balance between the spiritual and the terrestrial, honoring the harmony between the earth and its celestial guardians.

Framing the composition is a border like a musical refrain, a rhythmic dance of blossoms and vine scrolls rendered in ruby red, purple-gray, and cream. These borders not only protect the central field but also invite the viewer inward, into the woven heart of Anatolia’s soul. The decorative symbolism is not just ornamental—it is a form of storytelling and protection, with each element believed to safeguard the home, invite abundance, and connect its keeper to the unseen world of ancestral blessings.

This Yastik rug, though modest in scale, is mighty in spirit—a textile poem infused with the pulse of village life and the artistic expression of the women who crafted it. Used traditionally as a pillow cover or small decorative mat, it now carries a timeless elegance into contemporary spaces. Whether admired as a collector’s treasure or appreciated for its soulful design, it stands as a testament to the enduring grace and voice of Turkish folk artistry.

• Abrash.
• Hand knotted wool.
• Made  in Turkey.
• Measures: 02'01 x 03'09.
• Pile Height: 0.29 of an inch.
• Date: 1950's. Mid-20th Century.