Turkey Hereke Wool Rug - 2.28 x 1.59 TribalRug 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
Kashan was a major centre in the garment trade
They usually have a main diamond medallion
The city of Yazd is located in the province of Yazd
A truly magnificent work of art
A magnificent central medallion Qum silk carpet
or perhaps even to the whole village community
exuding class and sophistication
The construction of Bijar rugs is superior to most other weaves and the rugs are incredibly heavy
Woven across hundreds of surrounding villages rather than centralised workshops
Saveh rug Saveh rugs originate from Saveh
from Isfahan or Nain in their knot density of 140
The most recognized design found on Ardabil rugs is the famous Mahi (Herati) design - a diamond medallion and small fish throughout
