Turkey Kilim Anadol Rug - 2.40 x 1.50 (Stitched) Square

Turkey Kilim Anadol Rug - 2.40 x 1.50 (Stitched) SquareRug 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

known for its fabulous Persian carpets

The colours and design are remarkably

but floral motifs occur

Sirjan Afshar rugs are known in the trade from the last quarter of the nineteenth century

The symbolism in this rug is profound

The outer borders are charming and their style and colour are in complete harmony with the rest of the carpet

Arak rugs are hand-woven Persian pieces made in Arak (formerly known as Sultanabad)

following imports of post Mughal Empire

and Veramin

Such medallions and shapes were central to the design and reality of Persian gardens

This delightful carpet has a repeat medallion pattern in its field

A hand-knotted tribal rug with a pictorial Garden design of diamond-shaped panels depicting bold floral motifs