Low-contrast gray stripe, in every size up to 300 × 400 cm
300×400 cm
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300×400 cm
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Konya çubuklu: barred end to end, 152 × 376 cm
152×376 cm
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Hall-length Anatolian kilim in wool, patterned on both faces
88×336 cm
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Two diameters, 160 and 200 cm, and gray stripes on both
200×200 cm
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Narrow gray stripes on cream, wool weft over a cotton warp
160×230 cm
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White wool flat-woven over cotton, and no pile at all
120×180 cm
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White ground, a single drawn frame, viscose over acrylic
200×300 cm
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The frame turns into a ring: white, viscose over cotton
200×200 cm
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Plain bands from a Konya loom, no two the same width
69×124 cm
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Beige leaning to mink, with a border to hold it
300×400 cm
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Ribs that run like knitted rows, three fifths of it polyester
130×190 cm
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Ribbed like corduroy in cream, viscose and synthetic on a machine loom
200×300 cm
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Copper turning cinnamon under a lamp, ruled with fine stripes
169×242 cm
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Shine over matt in the same brown: bamboo viscose on wool
174×244 cm
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Plain from the doorway, a plaited ridge underfoot up close
120×180 cm
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Raised loops in banded grays, 250 × 350, made in India
250×350 cm
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Stripes you feel rather than see: cream, knotted in India
170×240 cm
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Gray on gray in parallel bands, sheen from the viscose
200×290 cm
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Not one stripe parallel to the next, loom-woven in India
90×300 cm
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Cinnamon and red over brown, with a 90 × 300 cm corridor size
90×300 cm
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Brown bars boxed square by square, 172 × 241 cm
172×241 cm
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Red lines on warm yellow, double-knotted, 190 × 265 cm
190×265 cm
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Narrow honey stripes over cream, more ground than line
170×240 cm
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Loops thick as sweater stitch, anthracite drawn in stripes
170×240 cm
A striped rug features parallel bands of color running across its length or width, a pattern style common to both flat-woven kilims and modern loomed rugs, and one of the most enduring and structurally simple patterns in Turkish weaving.
Stripes might be the single most structurally straightforward pattern a loom can produce, and that simplicity is exactly why the motif has persisted for centuries in Turkish flatweave while remaining just as relevant in contemporary rug design today.
Stripes as a Foundational Kilim Pattern
Stripes are among the simplest and most enduring rug patterns in Turkish weaving, appearing in flat-woven kilims for centuries as one of the most direct ways to translate the loom's own warp-and-weft structure into visible pattern, well before stripes became a staple of contemporary rug design as well.
Kilim Stripes vs. Modern Loomed Stripes
Traditional kilim stripes emerge directly from the flatweave process, changing weft color row by row, while modern loomed stripe rugs can achieve similar effects with pile construction, offering more color and width variation than the traditional flatweave method typically allows.
Why Choose a Striped Rug from Halıcızade
We carry striped rugs across both traditional kilim flatweave and modern loomed construction, so you can choose the stripe width, color contrast and material that fits your room, from a bold, high-contrast kilim to a subtler tonal loomed design.
Using Stripe Direction Strategically
A striped rug's linear pattern is one of the few rug design elements that can genuinely reshape how a room's proportions feel.
- Stripes running the length of a hallway or narrow room: creates a visual sense of a longer, larger space.
- Stripes running crosswise: adds energy and visual width to an otherwise neutral or narrow space.
- Bold, high-contrast stripes: work well in casual, high-traffic rooms where pattern hides everyday wear.
- Subtle, tonal stripes: suit more formal or minimalist rooms wanting texture without strong contrast.
Kilim Stripe vs. Loomed Stripe Construction
| Traditional Kilim Stripe | Modern Loomed Stripe | |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | Flat-woven, weft color changes row by row | Pile construction, wider color/width range |
| Weight | Lighter | Heavier |
| Typical look | Bold, high-contrast, traditional | Can be subtle or bold, more contemporary |
Care & Maintenance
Vacuum in the direction of the pile or weave weekly, and rotate periodically since directional patterns like stripes can make uneven wear more visually obvious than a busier all-over pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a striped rug make a room look bigger?
Yes, stripes running the length of a room can create a visual sense of a longer, larger space, which is why they're a popular choice for hallways and narrow rooms.
Are striped rugs handmade or machine-made?
Both; striped kilims are traditionally flat-woven by hand, while many contemporary striped designs are produced on a power loom for a more budget-friendly option.
What rooms work best with a striped rug?
Striped rugs work particularly well in hallways, entryways and kitchens, where their linear pattern complements a room's natural sightline.
Why are stripes such a common kilim pattern?
Stripes emerge naturally from the flatweave process, changing weft color row by row, making them one of the most structurally direct patterns to produce on a traditional loom.
Do uneven stripe wear patterns show more than other rugs?
Yes, since stripes are a directional, high-contrast pattern, uneven wear can be somewhat more visually noticeable than on a busier all-over pattern; periodic rotation helps distribute wear evenly.
Are bold or subtle stripes better for a formal room?
Subtle, tonal stripes generally suit formal or minimalist rooms better, while bold, high-contrast stripes work well in casual, high-traffic spaces.