Turkey Karaz Rug - 2.89 x 1.46 Extra Large

Turkey Karaz Rug - 2.89 x 1.46 Extra LargeRug weaving started in Turkey since 13th century with the arrival of the Seljuks , who were nomadic tribes from central Asia. In Ottoman Turkey, weaving patterns and techniques changed in the early sixteenth century after conquests in Persia and Egypt. Anatolia had been known for carpets with stylized animal and geometric designs, but with these new cultural contacts, carpets designed around a central medallion and with flowing saz style vegetation

The border normally reflects the central motif

Caucasian rug influences are also strongly felt resulting in displays of bold geometric designs in primary colours

In this carpet we see the herati pattern beautifully radiating out from the centre to the borders

and designs represent the origins and culture of a society

Hook and S motifs

Sirjan rugs originate from Sirjan

An impressive Ardekan rug with a classical Persian design of bold floral medallion and corner spandrels in a crimson field of palmettes

the central band often takes its motif from the ground design

It is made from wool and comes from the city of Gorawan

The Persian carpet workshops ceased production in circa 1722 after the Afghan invasion

more formal Persian carpets

as is the case in this carpet