12304 Vintage Turkish Kayseri Kilim Runner Rug 73x364cm (2.4½ x 11.11ft)

A decorative semi antique long Turkish flat woven Kilim runner rug from Kayseri - a perfect long and narrow rug for a corridor or hallway. Kayseri is in Central Anatolia and handmade kilims from this region are generally finely woven with intricate designs - often the colours are more subdued and less bright, however recent weavings are being produced with more vibrant colour ways. This original handwoven kilim runner from Turkey measures approximately 73x364cm (2.4½ x 11.11ft) - we love the bold stripe pattern interspersed with large symbols and motifs. See more about Rug Motifs, Symbols & Meaning here.

Kayseri is renowned for its major trade links as it is situated on the old the silk road - it has a fantastic bazaar and caravanserai where people have traded since 1500AD. It was famous for its carpet and kilim weaving in the past, however fewer rugs and kilims are woven these days, it is still however famous for it spicy dried cured beef “pastirma” and also the tasty “mantı” which is a meat filled dumpling! For information on our Rug Underlays Look Here.