Turkey Karaz Rug - 2.40 x 1.70 Square

Turkey Karaz Rug - 2.40 x 1.70 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

It is very finely knotted with clear delicate motifs

The carpet is made from silk and comes form the city of Qum

Both men and women partake in the art of weaving tribal area rugs both for their personal use and for commercial purposes

established the town of Kashan

Today Arak continues to produce semi-tribal or “village” rugs similar to those made in this part of Iran over two thousand years ago

The colours are wonderful and sit in harmony

bordered by guardstripes of geometric patterns

The colour and motifs of this carpet are wonderful

It is from the city of Gorawan and is made from wool

The abundance of flowers and the natural colours themselves remind us of the renewal of life that is central to existence itself

domestic bags and bedding

turquoise  grey and blues