Did you know the meaning to all of these shapes?

Kilims for every occasion? Yes! Kilim rugs are suitable for every occasion and are becoming increasingly popular. They are very recognisable and are

Uri Jacobi is an Oriental Carpet specialist and has been trading in Chester city centre for over 20 years

(Furbish /Lulu and Georgia /eBay /eBay) While visiting Istanbul a couple a years ago, I made ‘friends’ with one of the guys with a shop at The Grand Bazaar. I was asking him so many questions about the rugs and blankets, the colors and motifs that he gave me a print out of some of...

Traditional Anatolian Turkish carpet motifs.

(Tengri) Tengri's Symbols.

The star motif on an Anatolian weaving generally means happiness and does not imply heaven for which a cloud, a dragon or a phoenix is used in many works including miniatures and other textiles. The six pointed star generally known as the Solomon's Seal is being used in Anatolia since the time of the Phrygians who lived long before the time of Solomon.

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Turkish motif: Bukağı (Fetter) is a sort of cuff placed on the front legs of horses to keep them from running away. The cuffs are connected to each other by a chain of 60 centimeters. It is also called 'kostek'. As used on Anatolian weaves, it symbolizes the continuity of the family union, the devotion of the lovers and the hope that they should always stay together.