Celeste Rugs 3'6''x5'9'' Ivory Red Turkish Kula Traditional Geometric Tribal Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug

Direct, graphic, and unapologetically geometric, this hand-knotted Turkish Kula rug delivers Anatolian tribal design at full volume—ideal for U.S. buyers searching “bold tribal rugs,” “statement rugs,” and authentic handmade Turkish area rugs. The ivory field is dominated by three oversized stepped medallions stacked vertically, each built from layered coral red and deep maroon in staircase outlines that expand outward from a central navy-and-ivory star device. The forms are angular and flat by intention, executed with the assured clarity of a weaver fluent in a deeply established geometric tradition. Between the medallions, smaller hourglass and diamond devices maintain the composition’s vertical momentum so the eye travels the full length without interruption. The surrounding ivory ground is animated by small star rosettes and geometric accents in red, maroon, and tan—enough movement to keep the field alive, without competing with the dominant medallion column. An ivory border completes the piece with a procession of eight-pointed star forms in red, maroon, and navy, their spacing and rotation creating a lively rhythmic frame. Knotted in wool on a genuine Kula wool foundation, the wool-on-wool construction enhances density, warmth, and long-term durability.

• Exact Size: 3'6"x5'9"
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Ivory, Red, Maroon, Navy, Multi
• Origin: Turkey
• Pile Height: 0.25 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: CL20440

Story Behind the Art: Kula is a small town in western Turkey with a long tradition of rug weaving—so influential that “Kula” has become the name of the style itself. These handwoven rugs are admired for their warm, earthy palettes and their balanced layouts, often featuring delicate floral and geometric motifs framed by orderly borders around a central field. Traditionally crafted in wool and colored with natural dyes, Kula rugs carry a softly weathered, rustic character that adds depth and charm. True antique examples are increasingly rare and have been sought after by collectors and museums for generations, making Kula rugs an enduring symbol of Turkish craftsmanship and a recognized classic in the wider world of decorative art.