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Turkish Rugs by john alis
Turkey's rug making tradition is thought to be as old as Persia's. Turkish rugs found in several mosques in central Anatolia can be traced to the late 11th Century when rug weaving was introduced by the Seljuk sovereignty. With a strong Persian influence, Turkish rugs of this era incorporated stylized floral and geometrical patterns in several basic colors. In the 14th Century, animal figures began to appear in designs. During the Ottoman reign, court workshops were set up and exceptionally fine carpets were used to decorate Ottoman palaces, and used as gifts to European royalty.
Within Turkey, there are numerous regions of carpet weaving, each with their own color combinations and designs. Some of the main carpet production areas in Turkey are Ousak, Konya, Bergama, Hereke, Gördes, Kula, Ladik, Sivas, Milas, Antalya, Fethiye, Kirsehir, NiÄ
