Explore the legacy of Anatolian rugs, a term that encompasses the rich tapestry of carpets woven in Anatolia and its surrounding regions. Geographically, this area aligns with the historical dominion of the Ottoman Empire, a territory where the art of rug-making flourished.
In ancient Anatolia, where harsh winters were a reality, ingenious weavers turned to the abundant resource of lamb's wool to craft thick-pile rugs that provided both warmth and comfort.
The color is balance, the ivory center in opposite of the darker border and design. The same way the design is balance, a scene of the prince with his gards the large birds in the center and a pleasant border design with running water and trees. The tribal weavers of Baktiari are were often Turkish, and they employed the Turkish knot, Gourde, to weave these creations. The Gourde is a symmetrical knot, as opposed to the asymmetrical knot of many traditionally Persian creations. Additionally, antique Baktiari rugs regularly enjoy a low cut pile.
The materials are from vegetable dyes wool pile over wool foundation. The pattern is floral in deco style.
Yastik or pillow or bloster cover, Ghiordes. It has the fortunate of still having the end original Kilim on both ends although it is not perfect. Beautiful distinctive Anatolian motives and soft color, depicts in very center a small lozenge medallion surrounded by geometric shape of hooks and arrows and they are with in very large soft grey color medallion.
