Turkey Karaz Rug - 1.78 x 1.28 Extra Large

Turkey Karaz Rug - 1.78 x 1.28 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

lovely red base colour to field

This magnificent carpet is an amazing balance of grey and blues

and the Nain craftsmen switched to carpet making

This beautiful wool carpet was made in the city of Tabriz  It makes a powerful statement with the choice of lovely colours that are in balance and harmony with each other

The hues and tones of the central medallion are a perfect focus point and  a strong component of the carpet as is its shape

There are shapes within shapes

Some designs have one

Heriz and Gorawan are only 2 of them

Its show of opulence is not in any way vulgar but entirely refined and most dignified

which help to emphasis the parchment colour  base of the main field

The style follows most closely the designs and colors of its neighbors in Isfahan and Kashan and to a lesser degree Yadz and Ardekan

rebirth and curvilinear in shape