Turkey Karaz Rug - 3.08 x 0.78 Extra Large

Turkey Karaz Rug - 3.08 x 0.78 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 centre is creation itself exposing outward in beauty and order with life and vitality everywhere

ending the Safavid dynasty

This is a classic shaped silk foundation carpet from Isfahan

maintaining their luster and appearance for centuries

the most common designs are those with a central medallion

There are different kinds of Afghan carpets

Such motifs are often seen as a symbol long life

known for its strength

Apart from the village rugs

and the colours have kept their brightness

This carpet has a strong presence with the clear shape of the central medallions and the beautiful pink colours

Sanandaj rugs originate from Sanandaj