Turkey Milas Rug - 3.03 x 0.80 tabriz

Turkey Milas Rug - 3.03 x 0.80 tabrizRug 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

both in area and population

At the heart of the cross is a rosette pattern that expands outwards along the roads of the cross

Modern kilims are popular floor coverings in Western households

and the Nain craftsmen switched to carpet making

so many people hang them on the wall

This is an extraordinary carpet and it comes from the city of Tabriz

They usually have an intricate pattern with a detailed central medallion

Green is also popular

There are a number of styles of rug produced in the Tabriz region including Tree of Life

The Persian carpet workshops ceased production in circa 1722 after the Afghan invasion

but the overall impression is one of heavenly beauty

This carpet is breath taking in its beauty and charm