Turkish carpet
Ornate floor covering
A Turkish carpet is a hand-knotted rug traditionally made in Turkey, known for distinctive geometric patterns, rich colors, and wool pile on a cotton or wool foundation.
Turkish carpets are prized for durability and craftsmanship, with regional styles like Anatolian and Oushak commanding particular attention from collectors.
The Turkish carpet in the foyer had been in her family for generations.
Made manually on looms
- loomFabric-making frame
- weaverThread-interlacing craftsperson
- knotsSecured loops in rope
- warpBend from true form
weft · pile · dyeing · spinning · kilim · flatweave · selvedge · tassels
Elaborately decorated
- intricateElaborately detailed, many parts
- elaborateComplex and detailed
- decorativeServing to beautify
- luxuriousMarked by costly elegance
vibrant · rich · sumptuous · opulent · masterpiece · tapestry · wall hanging · gallery
Sheared animal fiber
- silkFine woven insect fiber
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
- fibersThreadlike structural strands
- yarnTwisted strand for crafts
thread · mohair · goat hair · indigo · madder · saffron · walnut · pomegranate
Inherited family treasure
- antiqueOld valued collectible
- vintageQuality from past eras
- traditionCustom passed through generations
- artifactHuman-made historical object
museum · collector · authenticity · provenance · restoration · preservation · appraisal · auction
Of Asia Minor
- CappadociaCentral Turkish historical region
- IzmirMajor Turkish seaport
- AnkaraTurkey's governmental seat
Recurring thematic element
- patternRecurring arrangement or template
- medallionLarge decorative disk pendant
- borderOuter edge or limit
- arabesqueFlowing ornamental design
geometric · floral · symmetry · Tree of Life · scorpion · evil eye · ram's horn · running water
handwoven
Made manually on looms
warp · weft · pile · dyeing · spinning · kilim · flatweave · selvedge · tassels · fringe
ornate
Elaborately decorated
- intricateElaborately detailed, many parts
- elaborateComplex and detailed
- decorativeServing to beautify
luxurious · vibrant · rich · sumptuous · opulent · masterpiece · tapestry · wall hanging · gallery · showpiece
wool
Sheared animal fiber
yarn · thread · mohair · goat hair · indigo · madder · saffron · walnut · pomegranate · lanolin
heirloom
Inherited family treasure
- antiqueOld valued collectible
- vintageQuality from past eras
- traditionCustom passed through generations
artifact · museum · collector · authenticity · provenance · restoration · preservation · appraisal · auction · dowry
Anatolian
Of Asia Minor
- CappadociaCentral Turkish historical region
- IzmirMajor Turkish seaport
- AnkaraTurkey's governmental seat
motif
Recurring thematic element
- patternRecurring arrangement or template
- medallionLarge decorative disk pendant
- borderOuter edge or limit
arabesque · geometric · floral · symmetry · Tree of Life · scorpion · evil eye · ram's horn · running water · star
- Islamic antiquesastrolabe, prayer rug, illuminated manuscript, geometric patterns, arabesque
- Turkic-AnatolianAnatolia, Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Cappadocia