Vintage Turkish Hand-Knotted Rug | Aksehir Wool Yastik Rug in Oxblood Red / Lush Emerald / Burnished Ochre circa 1930s-1950s

Age: 1930s-1950s

Condition: Excellent

Dimensions: 1' 7" W x 3' 8" L

Floor Heating Safe: Yes

Material: Wool on wool

Origin: Aksehir, Konya, Turkey

Primary Color: Red

Product Care: Vacuum clean gently or professional cleaning

Shape: Rectangle

Style: Oriental style

Compact yet compelling, this yastik rug from Aksehir, Konya  is an intimate testament to Anatolian village weaving. Knotted by hand from hand-spun wool in the early–mid 20th century, its small-scale 'pillow-size' format—2x4—belies the richness of its visual and tactile narrative.

The central medallion in lush emerald, accented with touches of burnished ochre, sits against a deep oxblood red field, framed by an ivory border with delicate floral motifs. Each motif, each line, is the work of a single weaver, whose precision and emotional expression are evident in the dense, enduring pile.

Traditionally, yastik rugs were functional domestic textiles, placed behind the back on divans, at the foot of bedding, or leaned against walls. Their wool was selected for durability and comfort, making them tactile companions in daily life. Today, their compact proportions make them collector-worthy and designer-ready, perfect as a sculptural accent: at a bedside, layered in an entryway, atop a console, or even as a wall-hung object that tells a story.

Handpicked in Anatolia, this Konya Yastik Rug is a one-of-one artifact, historically grounded, visually intimate, and increasingly rare in such preserved condition. A small rug with a commanding presence—designed to be not just seen, but lived with.