Turkey Milas Rug - 1.85x1.31 Turkaman

Turkey Milas Rug - 1.85x1.31 TurkamanTurkish rugs produced in the region of Milas, are unique in their style and composition. The area around Mugla province was a holdout for Turkmen enclaves keeping their heritage alive. These people followed a semi nomadic lifestyle, used natural dyes and incorporated a stunning variety of angular botanical motifs and symbols into the carpets that they wove. These compositions, motifs, and designs represent the origins and culture of a society;

was actually named after this city

the most common motif

also spelt Gaba or Gabeh

They have traded in fine handmade carpets in Persia for many generations

There are shapes within shapes

It is for this reason that most Zanjan rugs are small in size

particularly the circular central medallion with its two pendants reaching out length wise and the stadium shape of the border of the main field

The colours are strong and delightful

Chobi rugs were a response to the North American fashion taste that intended to modify the boldness of the traditional rugs in order to give a muted and antique look of natural wood color that was desired by modern fashion industry

The knotting is very fine

It has great charm and creates a sense of being in a garden

The carpet is made from silk and comes from the city of Qum