Vintage Turkish Handwoven Rug | Balikesir Striped Mid-Century Kilim in Terracotta / Saffron / Cocoa / Lilac 1950s

Age: 1950s

Condition: Excellent

Dimensions: 6' 2" W x 10' 7" L

Floor Heating Safe: Yes

Material: Wool on cotton

Origin: Balikesir, Turkey

Primary Color: Muted polychromatic tones

Product Care: Vacuum clean gently or professional cleaning

Shape: Rectangle

Style: Yoruk style

A poetic homage to Anatolia's mid-century spirit, this rare Handwoven Balikesir Striped Mid-Century Rug hails from Balikesir, Turkey—a region revered for its distinctive striped flat-weaves and deeply rooted weaving traditions. Woven in the 1950s using hand-spun wool and ancestral techniques, this generously sized 6x11 piece is a museum-worthy artifact of Turkish textile heritage.

The composition features the iconic horizontal stripes that define Balikesir flat-weaves, accentuated with subtle tribal motifs like the "hook" and "burdock", symbolizing protection and prosperity. There's a quiet modernism in its minimalist geometry, balanced by the soulfulness of hand-dyed wool.

Its refined palette blends sun-faded terracotta, chalky saffron, fig leaf green, cocoa brown, dusty lilac, and weathered gray—all naturally derived pigments aged to perfection. The result is a grounded, organic sophistication that feels equally at home in a SoHo loft, a sun-drenched Brooklyn brownstone, or a rustic farmhouse in the Texas Hill Country.

Designers love this kilim for its versatility—it anchors open-concept NYC apartments, enhances the texture of California casual interiors, and adds an artisanal layer to Southern-style homes with a soulful, lived-in elegance. Whether styled under a dining table, layered in a bedroom, or used as a statement rug in a gallery-like living room, its impact is timeless.

As oversized striped kilims from Balikesir become increasingly rare—especially in this condition—this piece represents a meaningful investment in authentic design, textile history, and enduring style. Available exclusively through Kilim Couture New York's handpicked collection, it is a one-of-a-kind heirloom destined for a discerning home.