About Us

Unique Rug Store is affiliated by Apex Rug. Apex rug is one of the biggest machine made rug producer company in Turkey where their rugs have been sold more than 1.000 different stores in 60 different cities. We also export our collections to 40 different countries. 

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ABOUT OUR RUGS

Unique Rug Store offers  thousands of the perfect blend of traditional and contemporary style of Hand knotted Wool Rugs, Vintages, Overdyed Vintages, Patchworks, Overdyed Patchworks, Anatolian Rugs, Karabakh Floral Rugs, Kandahar, Hemps, Chaput Kilims and Accent Rugs for every budget. Your unique rug will quickly become a standout piece of décor and conversation starter for many years to come. Each rug is truly unique.

Using ancient Turkish techniques, our rugs are fashioned from original handmade and organically dyed wool and cotton blend vintage Turkish rugs. The edges are the hand sewn and we are responsible for the shaving, bleaching, coloring, over dying and drying of our reworked rugs. We soak all of our rugs in pools of boiling water with only TÜV approved textile dyes so you can rest assure they are of the highest and safest quality.

HERITAGE COLLECTION

Our Heritage rugs are inspired by tradition, bringing complex and detailed designs to life with rich, stunning colors. These are Turkish rugs aged between 50 and 60 years, which are then delicately color-neutralized before being overdyed with stunning new pigment. These Turkish rugs are relics of old culture, and yet fit perfectly in both traditional and contemporary spaces. They are one-of-a-kind, and you will not find two that are alike.

Full of medallion designs and authentic motifs, the intricacy and detail of these rugs showcase their individuality and are an homage to their rich history. Their quality is authentic, made of 100% wool. They are hand-knotted by Turkish artisans, and their reconditioning has kept their quality from being tarnished. Explore the beauty and explosive detail in our timeless Heritage collection.

VINTAGES

As it is known, hand-made carpets were woven in all parts of Anatolia in the past. Especially in nomad villages, individuals in migrant towns spun the fleece they cut from little cows by hand and transformed them into yarn. Even though some themes belong to a region, improvised patterns are found on many rugs. Many rugs have the signature or name of the weaver. A woman whose husband did not return from the military, weaves a rug of meters length or finishes the pattern at the end of the rug and wanted to describe that everything in life is not very symmetrical and straight. Rug weaving was not only a source of income and an occupation for the people of that period, but also a kind of therapy method.

Rug weaving started to increase in Anatolia since the foundation of the Republic. Especially with the carpet weaving factory established in Isparta in the 1950s, hand-woven rugs weaving lived its golden age. During this period, hundreds of thousands of rugs were woven from Isparta and its surroundings.

In the 1980s, with the accelerated rural-to-city migration and the increase in mechanization, hand-woven rugs production diminished extensively. The smaller houses in metropolitan cities reduced the demand for old large and heavy wool rugs. Moreover, traditional Turkish rugs knot can only be woven with fine fingers. Contrasted with the earlier years, weaving has gone to its last point with the nonattendance of people who can remain at home and weave rugs.

Developing fashion and industrialization has shown itself in the field of decoration as in every field. People have started to pay attention to colors and patterns in home decoration and to renew decorations more frequently within their budgets.

As of 2010, Apex started to collect old hand-woven rugs from all over Anatolia and metropolitan cities. These collected rugs were treated such as shaving, washing, powder closet, sunbathing, bleaching and dyeing, and they have been started to achieve their new identities. We shaked up conventions and create connections between traditional and contemporary designs. The result is the 50 year old heritage Turkish rugs have been turned into modern Vintage style.

Not every age old rugs could be subjected to this transformation. Many factors such as the condition of the rugs, weaving or the threads used in its weaving need to be considered. The long hairs on the surface are shaved, and the cream-colored cotton warps on the floor become lighter and a natural aging air is obtained.

Some of our vintages are in original colors. Some of them just have been dried under the sun after shaving and washing, and some of them were colored after shaving and washing. This vintages which are dyed in colors that are up to date and suitable for decoration fashion. You take them to your place in homes with their experiences and stories. Unmatched, but a similar one is possible. Vintage rugs are especially dyed in popular colors such as gray, turquoise, ice blue and aqua green. You can also find neon colors like fuchsia, green, and pink.

Damaged carpets, which are too defective to be repaired, are cut from vintage rugs and hand-stitched to make patchwork rugs. Also, more colorful models of vintage rugs produced in the 1960s and 1970s are called Retro rugs. As long as the color and pattern harmony is provided, it will look stylish in all places. Vintage rugs do not show dirt and dust because they are worn. These features are also suitable for use in any offices as well.

There is also a false impression about vintage rug prices. Some people might think that these rugs should be very affordable because they are already old. However, the fact is that the prices of the new fashionable vintages are mainly determined by the processes. However, the prices are quite affordable compared to the new hand woven imported rugs. Unique Rug Store has a wide range of products for worn vintage rugs. If you want to keep this fashion alive in your home or office, you should choose the appropriate color rugs from our Vintage rugs.

PATCHWORK RUGS

Our patchworks are fashioned from patches of 50 to 80 year old antique Turkish rugs. These rugs have been cut into smaller pieces and sewn all pieces together by hands to create new designs and sizes. Our patchworks come in a wide range of colors and sizes. Some of the patchworks are withered in the sun. Some rugs are dyed again in some popular colors such as blue, red, turquoise, fuschia, pink, gray, brown or green. Our natural colored patchwork rugs are the original colors of the rugs. We can also produce customized sizes if you require specific dimensions. The colors and designs have been specially chosen to produce a harmonic blend. The backside of the rug is cotton fabric. We overdyed the rugs with vibrant tones for a modern twist. In conclusion, recycling just took a beautiful new turns for your house and office decorations.

ANATOLIUM

Own a timeless piece of history with our natural Anatolium Oushak rug collection. These one-of-a-kind rugs began production in the ancient city of Uşak, Turkey. Relics of the Ottoman Empire, our own Anatolium rugs have been aged between 60 and 80 years. They are laid under the sun for 2-3 months to achieve a distinct faded appearance, and then overdyed with gorgeous earth tones. For an infusion of classical heritage in your home, explore our Anatolium collection.

Nothing can give your space more elegance than an Oushak rug. These rugs are steeped in tradition and historical value. Turkish rugs are renowned for their everlasting quality and stunning textures. Made with 100% wool pile, these rugs are hand-knotted and overdyed for your enjoyment. Medallion designs and distinctive color palettes make these Anatolium rugs a staple for your home.

KARABAKH

Hand-woven tapestries bloom with floral impressions in our Karabakh Rose Kilim collection. These lightweight rugs add timeless elegance to your space as throws, accent coverings, and even hanging décor. Rich in history, these loom-woven rugs originated in the Moldavian region. Our Karabakh Rose Kilim collection is rare and exotic, full of texture and preserved over decades.

Kilims can add gorgeous style to both traditional and modern spaces. Rose motifs decorate our floral Kilim collection, blooming with dozens of vibrant and pigmented colors. These rugs are sure to garner plenty of compliments from friends and family, as they are highly unique and rare to come across. Our Rose Kilim collection will add color, vibrancy, and beauty to your space.

CHAPUTS and KILIM

These collections’ woven works of art were crafted by skilled artisans in Turkey. Our chaputs are produced from 30 to 70 year old Turkish Kilims. Lightly restored to preserve their distinct patina after decades of gentle aging, each chaput kilims retains its old-world charm and unique character. Handpicked for their exquisite Anatolian artwork, our wool kilims are truly one of a kind. There are something irresistible about a Kilim is that was woven many years ago. The colors have slightly faded and the wool has softened. A Kilim is a unique style of flat tapestry-woven rugs made popular during the Ottoman era. Using a special technique when weaving, we're able to give the carpet a thinner and cover-like quality. The backside is made from cotton fabric. They are just unique and exotic.