Turkish Rugs
Central Asia is the home for many cultures and diverse population of peoples, which gives the world what are know as Turkish Rugs. These beautiful Tribal Textiles show the diversity of these common, but unique people’s tribal beliefs and symbols. The weaving and symbols combined with the bright colors are true works of art.
The Turkish Rug region covers a large area consisting of regions from the Far East in Chins to Modern day Kazakhstan. Turks were mainly nomadic shepherds that tended livestock, such as sheep, goats, camels, horses. The use of weaving was essential for early nomadic tribes. Early weaving of usable items, developed the Turkish Rug to come from necessity to keep the moisture out from earthen floors of the tents. The rugs diversity show the influences of the region and culture at the time of the weaving.
Turkish Carpets are the most sought after household item since Marco Polo commented on their beauty and artistry in the 13th century. Turkish carpets are rich in color, warm tones with traditional modfits are an extraordinary patterns.As Islam was embraced during this period, also brought the Turkish prayer rug Today these fine rugs are woven in more than 750 villages and tribal areas. Each unique by their particular design, size, symbols and colors.
In the 19th century Turkish rug weavers were assigned to the courts of Europe and larger and exquisite carpets woven in Hereke became more plentiful from Central Asia to the Caucasus region. Turkish rugs were usually influenced by the culture brought under Turkish control, but modified as needed to that regions beliefs and cultures. Turkish rugs are sought after today, weather old or new.
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