Vintage Turkish Handwoven Rug | Balikesir Rustic Kilim in Midnight Mocha with Tribal Motifs 1950s

Age: 1950s

Condition: Excellent

Dimensions: 6' 3" W x 10' 11" L

Floor Heating Safe: Yes

Material: Wool on cotton

Origin: Balikesir, Turkey

Primary Color: Muted earthy tones

Product Care: Vacuum clean gently or professional cleaning

Shape: Rectangle

Style: Yoruk style

Evoking the poetry of Anatolian craftsmanship, this mid-century Balikesir Yoruk kilim invites a quiet sense of history into contemporary living. Handwoven in the 1950s by nomadic artisans, it spans approximately 6x11, a generous scale ideal for anchoring salon-style seating arrangements or lending warmth to expansive loft interiors in both rustic farmhouse environments and refined modern settings.

Its field—an atmospheric midnight mocha, softened over decades into a charcoal-brown patina—creates a dramatic yet understated canvas. Delicate sun-kissed discoloration and nuanced shifts in tone speak to a life well lived, adding depth and authenticity that only time can bestow. Across the surface, small tribal "burdock" motifs appear like constellations—woven in muted shades reminiscent of atelier palettes such as saffron ember, lapis haze, cranberry rouge, ivory frost, and fuchsia plum. Additional accents evoke ember orange and regal sapphire tones often seen in heritage dye traditions, creating a sophisticated global-inspired palette with bohemian undertones.

The borders frame the composition with rhythmic chevron and stripe patterns, introducing a sense of movement reminiscent of caravan routes and nomadic storytelling. This exquisite interplay between geometric precision and organic wear results in a kilim that feels both curated and timeworn—luxury defined not by perfection, but by narrative—ideal for transitional interiors where contemporary minimalism meets rustic texture.

Versatile in style, this flat-weave masterpiece transitions effortlessly between modern minimalism and eclectic bohemian spaces, pairing elegantly with natural woods, raw brick, soft leather, and sculptural contemporary furniture. Its muted palette makes it exceptionally livable within global eclectic, farmhouse chic, and urban loft environments, while its cultural pedigree renders it an heirloom collector's piece.

More than a floor covering, this Mid-Century Yoruk Flat-Woven Rug is a tactile fragment of Anatolian heritage—refined, soulful, and deeply authentic. For the discerning collector or interior aesthete, it offers not just adornment, but presence. Available exclusively at Kilim Couture New York.