Vintage Turkish Konya Rug | Vibrant Medallion Design 6’6″ x 10’4″ | Coral Pink, Teal & Sage Green

This showstopping vintage Konya rug from Central Anatolia is a true collector’s gem. The vibrant yet harmonious color palette and bold geometric design exemplify the artistic spirit of Turkish village weaving at its finest—traditional in technique yet remarkably fresh and contemporary in appeal.

Design & Composition

A dramatic stepped central medallion dominates the composition, its architectural silhouette rendered in deep teal blue against a luminous coral-rose field. The medallion interior features delicate scattered boteh (flower bud) motifs arranged in diagonal lines, with a central rosette in sage green, cream, and crimson that anchors the design. Stepped corner spandrels in soft sage green echo the geometric language, while a slender teal inner frame adorned with a zigzag pattern creates visual rhythm.

The wide outer border is a celebration of folk-art charm: multicolored rosettes in pink, blue, yellow, cream, and teal float against a sage green ground, each one slightly different—a hallmark of authentic handmade character. This playful border gives the rug a whimsical, almost garden-like quality.

Color Palette

The palette is exceptionally striking: sun-faded coral pink (with beautiful natural abrash variations) serves as the field, balanced by deep teal blue in the medallion and borders, and accented with soft sage/pistachio green corners. Pops of golden yellow, cream, orange, and deeper reds in the border rosettes add joyful complexity. These vegetable-dyed colors have mellowed beautifully with age into a harmonious, livable palette.

Craftsmanship

Hand-knotted by skilled artisans in the Konya region—historically one of Turkey’s most important rug-weaving centers—this piece features quality wool pile with a soft, supple hand. The slightly irregular forms and organic color variations reflect authentic village craftsmanship and the weaver’s personal artistic expression.

Styling Possibilities

At 6’6″ x 10’4″, this generous rug anchors living rooms, dining spaces, or large bedrooms beautifully. Its vibrant palette makes it ideal for bohemian, eclectic, maximalist, global-inspired, or modern spaces seeking a bold statement piece. It pairs wonderfully with natural wood, rattan, plants, and both warm and cool neutral walls.

Condition

Vintage condition with lovely age-related patina and natural abrash. The gentle softening of colors enhances the rug’s character and contemporary appeal.

Each rug is one-of-a-kind. Custom sizes available upon request.