Turkey Karaz Rug - 2.00 x 1.21 Extra Large

Turkey Karaz Rug - 2.00 x 1.21 Extra LargeRug weaving started in Turkey since 13th century with the arrival of the Seljuks , who were nomadic tribes from central Asia. In Ottoman Turkey, weaving patterns and techniques changed in the early sixteenth century after conquests in Persia and Egypt. Anatolia had been known for carpets with stylized animal and geometric designs, but with these new cultural contacts, carpets designed around a central medallion and with flowing saz style vegetation

about 100 km south of Tehran

both in area and population

The colours and shapes of this overall pattern carpet are truly amazing

A real work of genius

Floral border

Boteh is the Farsi word used to describe in immature flower or palm leaf

located in the Province of Fars in southern Iran

It is made on a silk foundation and comes from the city of Isfahan

The field is separated from the main border by several smaller borders

These rugs are not just durable

they can be extremely varied in design

There is much beauty and activity depicted in this amazing carpet