Turkey Karaz Rug - 1.39 x 0.74 classic

Turkey Karaz Rug - 1.39 x 0.74 classicRug 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

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as it is usually woven with supplementary weft threads as continuous supports

The carpet is made from wool and comes from the city of Heriz

and despite that

The design of the central medallion resembles that of the interior side of the dome of the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque in Isfahan

colour and thickness

One of the most famous designs of that time — the ziegler — has clear echoes in today’s chobi

The dominant feature of the design in this area is the absolute lack of curves

repeating Herati motifs

The colours and motifs are gentle shades and tones that also suggest peace and balance

The centre is round in shape and contains an arrangement of most beautiful flowers that contrast with a dark blue backdrop

He was so well renowned