Turkish Antique

Turkish AntiqueTied with the symmetrical Turkish knot also referred to as the Ghiordes knot or Turkbaff thick Turkish or Anatolian carpets are made with wool, cotton and silk. The oldest examples were woven in the city of Konya, once the centre for Turkish carpet production in the 13th century and were heavily influenced by the Greeks, who dominated the industry. Those made later in the 16th and 17th century are compatible with Persian carpets. Prayer niches are the

the Gabbeh (from the Persian word meaning raw

a distinctive group of Persian weavings

and hunting scenes

are becoming increasingly popular

The medallion stands out on a solid open field

With their relatively standardized designs and wide range of sizes

Qum master weavers create extraordinarily fine lines in their work and show pride of craftsmanship by including their signature in a border

which can be easily taken apart and moved from place to place

the boteh (representing a sprouting seed) was a favourite repeating motif

Named for their place of origin

They are the best known nomadic carpets from Iran

the popular Mahal is made in a number of countries