Anatolian Oushak Design Silk Carpet Turkish the unique patterns and high

the unique patterns and high count knotting techniques of these rugs recall the antique traditions from which they derive

Rug Number: 70001428

The families who made these rugs lived in tents in the mountains

and developed the most recognizable Swedish rug

Donegal carpets are no longer being produced

Anatolian Oushak Design Silk Carpet Turkish the unique patterns and highTurkish carpets, also referred to as Anatolian carpets, were produced by many ethnic and tribal groups in Turkey and Central Asia. Deriving originally from a utilitarian need to insulate homes against harsh winter cold, these rugs covered doors, walls, and floors, often in layers, for city or nomadic tent dwellers alike. The carpets whether hand knotted or flat weave were always hand made (by women and girls) out of wool, cotton, and sometimes silk.