I bought this 52"X102" Tribal rug from a Arab American benefit to aid Haitian relief. The rug is from the house of a "prominent" lawyer that heads the group. I don't know if rug was in a "prominent" place in their house or used to warn a dark basement floor.
In person the colors are not as overbearing as some of the pictures might suggest. For instance the red is the same color as seen n many turkomen rugs. The lawyer suggested the rug was afghan

I was enthralled by the border of buildings that appearing as a village, It has some nice abrash. The ends need supporiting as the wear is into the wide kilim , and the rug is not totally straight, but it was interesting enough I though I would post it.

The selvage has three layers to it.

Thanks

It shows all characteristics of a Turkish or Kurdish-Turkish rug.

This is a typical Yahyali carpet from a town near Kayseri, Turkey (central Anatolia). It has a village motif in the border; it is 100% wool. Your piece has many of the traditional motifs used in the weavings of the region; it is lovely, and fantastic that it was purchased to help a region that needs so much help now. Enjoy your piece and if you care for it, you should be able to pass it down to future generations.

BTU - the piece in my photo was claimed to be from the first quarter of the 20th century. Of course, every dealer in Istanbul will tell you that. (if it's older, it needs to be a certified antique). I do trust the dealer who told me that, though -----

As I was researching to find out more about my yahyali rug I came across an intereting note about the border motif seen in my rug and that of randdmiller's example

"Carpets woven by young girls for their trousseaus are the finest of all in the subtlety of their colour schemes and use of motifs.
One unique and fascinating characteristic of Yahyali trousseau carpets is the series of stylised motifs representing a village used in the borders. The girl depicts the house she wishes for, the houses of her neighbours, and the village fountain, mosque and trees, arranged side by side. Perhaps she thereby expresses her desire for the happiness of her village, her family and her own married life".