Colorful Anatolian Tribal Animal Rug 104 x 66 cm (3.4 x 2.1 ft) | Hand-Knotted Wool Village Carpet with Horses & Stripes

Bursting with joyful colour and storybook animals, this small Anatolian village rug is a charming fusion of graphic stripes and playful four-legged motifs. Hand-knotted in soft wool with kilim-style flatwoven bands, it brings a bright, folkloric touch to any room in a very manageable 104 x 66 cm size – perfect for a child’s room, entry, or as a decorative wall hanging.

Every detail, from the raised yellow heart vines to the trotting horses and leafy border, reflects genuine hand craftsmanship rather than machine production. This is a true one-of-a-kind village weaving with personality and texture.


Weaving tradition & origin

The construction, lively palette, and animal bands point to the Anatolian / Turkish village weaving tradition, likely from a central or eastern rural region where small yastik-format rugs and animal motifs are common.

Mixed technique (pile panels alternating with flatwoven stripes) and tightly wrapped side cords are typical of many Anatolian village pieces.

Knot structure & foundation

The back shows compact rows with clear horizontal “ridges” consistent with symmetrical (Turkish/Ghiordes) knots.

Warps appear to be light, undyed wool; wefts are coloured wool (blue, yellow, red) visible in the striped kilim sections.

Construction is hand-knotted pile in the patterned bands with flatweave/kilim stripes at the ends and between some panels.

Age & condition

Colours are bright and saturated, with minimal fading; pile is high and springy with almost no wear. Fringes are full and clean.

These factors suggest a late 20th to early 21st-century village rug, woven in continuation of older traditions rather than as an antique.

Condition: Excellent, near new – no visible repairs, holes, stains, or structural issues.

Materials, pile height & density

Pile: 100% wool, visibly lustrous and tightly packed; pile height medium to high (~8–10 mm), especially in the raised yellow heart bands.

Foundation: Wool warps and wool wefts, contributing to a warm, flexible handle.

Dyes: Bright primary reds, blues and yellows combined with white and soft green suggest a mix of good quality synthetic dyes with traditional tonal balance.

Knot density: visually around 60–80 knots per square inch – a robust, medium-coarse village weave that gives strong graphic impact.

Motifs, naqsha & symbolism

Central field:

Alternating horizontal bands:

Stripes of plain colour (red, blue, camel) in flatweave.

Pile bands with trotting four-legged animals (likely stylised horses or deer) in white and yellow on red – long associated with strength, mobility, and good fortune in regional folk art.

Pile bands with zigzag “heart” vines in yellow and red on green – symbols of love, fertility and growth.

The design logic (naqsha) is a striped narrative field: every band represents a different aspect of village life – animals, crops, and pathways – stacked like chapters in a story.

Borders:

A narrow white inner border with tiny flower rosettes and green stems, enclosing the central story.

A wide outer border on a red ground filled with repeating animal or leaf forms, echoing the movement of the main figures and creating a sense of protective enclosure.

Protective symbolism is present in the zigzags and serrated leaves, which traditionally guard against misfortune and the evil eye.

Distinctive regional characteristics

Use of bright primary colours, mixed pile and flatweave structure, repeated horse/deer figures, and yastik-like rectangular format all point strongly to Anatolian village weaving, likely made for domestic use (bedside, chest cover, or prayer corner).

Features:

Origin: Anatolian / Turkish village weaving tradition

Type: Hand-knotted tribal rug with flatweave accents

Size:

Length: 104 cm (approx. 3.4 ft)

Width: 66 cm (approx. 2.1 ft)

Pile: 100% wool, medium–high (~8–10 mm)

Foundation: Wool warps and wool wefts

Knot type: Symmetrical (Turkish/Ghiordes), hand-knotted

Knot density (est.): ~60–80 knots per sq in (≈90–125 kpsi)

Age: Contemporary vintage, late 20th–early 21st century

Condition: Excellent – full pile, original edges and fringes, no visible repairs

Colours: Cherry red, sunshine yellow, royal blue, leaf green, camel, ivory

Construction time (est.): With over 70,000 individual knots plus flatweave sections, this rug represents roughly 2 weeks of full-time weaving for an experienced village weaver, excluding wool preparation and finishing.

Cheerful Anatolian tribal rug with playful horse/deer bands and heart-vine motifs

Compact 104 x 66 cm size – ideal for a child’s room, nursery, entry, or as a wall hanging

Hand-knotted wool pile on wool foundation with kilim stripes for extra interest

Vivid primary palette of red, yellow, blue and green that brightens any space

Medium-high, soft pile for cosy underfoot feel

Excellent, near-new condition – ready to use with no restoration needed

One-of-a-kind piece reflecting village folk art and traditional symbolism

Care Instructions

Use a rug pad to prevent slipping and extend the life of the rug.

Vacuum lightly with a suction-only attachment; avoid beater bars and rotating brushes which can pull the pile.

Rotate every few months to ensure even wear and colour exposure, especially if placed in strong light.

Deal with spills quickly: blot (don’t rub) with a clean, absorbent cloth. For more persistent spots, use a wool-safe mild detergent diluted in cool water and test on a small area first.

Do not machine wash, tumble dry, or steam clean.

For occasional deep cleaning, entrust the rug to a professional cleaner experienced with hand-knotted wool rugs.

This colourful Anatolian tribal rug is like a small piece of folk art for your floor – full of movement, animals and joyful colour. Its practical size and soft wool pile make it easy to place anywhere you want warmth and personality, from a reading nook to a child’s room or entry hall.

If you can picture these little horses trotting across your home, go ahead and add this rug to your cart before it gallops away. I’m happy to provide extra photos or a short video in natural light so you can feel completely confident in your choice.