Anatolian rugs

Aksaray is a city in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey and the capital district of Aksaray Province between Konya and Keyseri.

Aladag is a town in Turkey about 100 km north of the city of Adana, up in the mountains.

Kilims are flat, tapestry-woven rugs, and Anatolia is one of the primary sources of these unique textiles. The region has a rich tradition of kilim weaving, with styles and patterns that vary significantly depending on the specific area or community. The photo gallery showcases kilims from diverse Anatolian regions, including Adana, Afyon, Aksaray, Konya, Malatya, Cappadocia, and many more. Each area contributes its distinct weaving techniques, motifs, and color palettes, reflecting the cultural heritage and local influences of the region.

Avanos is a town and district of Nevsehir Province in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey. It is located in the historic region of Cappadocia.

Avunya is the old name for the town Ezine.  Images in the Avunya rug gallery are published with permission from auction houses, dealers, collectors and museums.

Bandirma (fomerly Panderma) is a town in Turkey on the southern shore of the Sea of Marmora, usually inmitating Ghiordes prayer rugs. 

Bellini carpets are Anatolian prayer carpets first shown in paintings by Gentile Bellini. Find examples of “Bellini” rugs in this photo gallery.

Bergama is a city in northwestern part of Turkey with a long tradition for rug weaving. The term “Bergama rug” is often used for antique western Anatolian village rugs.

Cal is a town in southwest Anatolia.  Images in the Cal rug gallery are published with permission from auction houses, dealers, collectors and museums.

Canakkale is a town and a district in northtwest Anatolia.

Cappadocia is a historical region in Central Anatolia, largely in the Nevsehir, Kayseri, Kırsehir, Aksaray, Malatya, Sivas and Nigde provinces in Turkey.

The Central Anatolian region is a high plateau separated by mountains from the Black Sea to the Taurus mountains and from the Mediterranean regions of the south. Central Anatolia includes Aksaray, Elmadag, Kayseri, Kirsehir, Nevsehir,  Konya and Sivas.

Cihanbeyli rugs are from the town and district of the same name in the Konya Province.

Crivelli rugs are named after the Venetian renaissance painter Carlo Crivelli.

Çumra is a small town situated south east of Konya.

Dazkiri is a village in south, western Anatolia. 

The DOBAG Cooperative has showroom just outside Ayvacik very close to Assos, the ancient Aeolian city above the tourist resort and beautiful fishing village of Behramkale.

Dosemealthi is a town just north of Antalya.  The Dösemealti rug educational gallery is one of the first published sections of Jozan Magazine.

East Anatolian rugs are most often made by Kurdish weavers in these eastern areas of Turkey.

Ezine is a town south of Canakkale in Anatolia. It was formerly named Avunya. These rugs have geometric designs.

Anatolian Filikli rugs are shaggy rugs made of unspun long curly hair from Angora goats.

Gelveri is a town in the Aksaray Province and Central Anatolia region of Turkey

Ghiordes (Gördes) is a town in western Anatolia known for prayer rugs. This educational gallery includes Ghiordes prayer rugs from the 16th-19th centuries.

Hereke is a former small fisherman’s village near Istanbul and genuine Hereke Carpets and rugs are knotted in this small town. Sultan Abdulmejid I established the Royal Court Manufacture in Hereke in 1843.

Holbein rugs are taking their name from Hans Holbein the Younger, due to their depiction in European Renaissance paintings.

Isiklar is a village in the Konya region. Find examples of Isiklar rugs in this photo gallery.

Isparta is a city in western Turkey. Find examples of Isparta rugs in this photo gallery.

Kagizman (Kağızman) is a town and district of Kars Province in the Eastern Anatolia.

Karakecili is an Anatolian tribe. Find examples of Karakeceli carpets in this photo gallery.

Karaman is a city in south Central Anatolia, north of the Taurus Mountains 100 km south of Konya. Find examples of Karaman carpets in this photo gallery.

Karapinar is a town in the Konya Province in Central Anatolia. Find examples of Karapinar rugs in this photo gallery.

Kars, a city in northeastern Turkey near the Armenian border, is known for its traditional rug weaving. Kars rugs often feature bold geometric patterns and are crafted with high-quality wool, reflecting the cultural influences of the region. The Kars Rugs Photo Gallery includes examples such as a late 17th- or … -> Kars rugs

Kayseri, a major city in Central Anatolia, Turkey, is renowned for its production of silk rugs. These rugs often feature intricate designs inspired by historical motifs, such as medallions, cypress trees, and Persian Safavid influences. The Kayseri Rugs Photo Gallery includes notable examples such as a medallion-design silk rug with … -> Kayseri rugs

Kirsehir, situated in Central Anatolia between Ankara and Kayseri, is renowned for its traditional rug weaving, particularly prayer rugs. These rugs often feature intricate designs and vibrant colors, reflecting the artistic heritage of the region. The Kirsehir Rugs Photo Gallery includes notable examples such as an 18th-century prayer rug housed … -> Kirsehir rugs

Konya, the most significant city south of Ankara in Central Anatolia, is renowned for its rich rug weaving tradition. As a cultural and spiritual hub, known for its connection to the Mevlana order founded by Jelaleddin Rumi, Konya has also become synonymous with some of the most important rugs from … -> Konya rugs

Kozak rugs originate from the northwestern part of Anatolia, known for their traditional weaving techniques and vibrant designs. These rugs often reflect the artistic influences of the Bergama region, showcasing intricate patterns and fine craftsmanship. The Anatolian Kozak Rugs Photo Gallery includes notable examples such as a 19th-century Kozak village … -> Kozak rugs

Kula is a town in the Aegean region of western Anatolia. Kula is located south of Demirci. The eductional gallery with Kula rugs inculdes examples of Kula prayer rugs from the 18th-19th century.

Kum Kapi (Kumkapı) is a quarter in Fatih district of Istanbul and is located along the northern shore of Marmara Sea. Kum Kapi was a center for the Armenian community and famous for the Armenian weavers silk and metallic thread rugs.

Several towns in Anatolia are named Ladik. The town famous for rug weaving is located in Central Anatolia northwest of Konya. This eductaional gallery includes Ladik prayer rugs from the 17th-19th centuries.

Lotto rugs and carpets were produced primarily during the 16th and 17th centuries along the Aegean coast of Anatolia. The name “Lotto rug” refers to depictions with this pattern in paintings by the 16th-century Venetian painter Lorenzo Lotto.

Malatya is a town in Central-Eastern Anatolia and center for collecting rugs and kilims from the area.

Megri (Makri), now Fethiye, is a city in the Mugla Province in the Aegean Region.

Melas (Milas) is an ancient city in the Muğla Province in southwestern Anatolia. Melas has been a collecting point for rugs produced in the surrounding villages.

Memling rugs are named after Hans Memling, who painted several examples of carpets in the last quarter of the fifteenth century.

Mucur, a town in the Kırşehir Province of Central Anatolia, is known for its traditional rug weaving. Mucur (Mudjur) rugs, particularly prayer rugs, are valued for their intricate designs and fine craftsmanship. The Mucur Rugs Photo Gallery includes examples such as an 18th-century piece from the Konya Ethnographic Museum, a … -> Mucur rugs

Nigde is a town in the south central Anatolia. The town is a collection point for rugs and kilims from the surrounding areas.

Ottoman court carpets, produced under the earlier Ottoman sultans of Turkey, are extremely fine carpets with wool pile on a foundation of silk or wool. These court rugs used the Iranian Senna knot, in order to create very fine and detailed designs.

Panderma, now known as Bandirma, is a town in Turkey located on the southern shore of the Sea of Marmara. Rugs from this region are known for their distinctive designs and craftsmanship, reflecting the cultural influences of the area. The Panderma Rugs Photo Gallery includes notable examples, such as a … -> Panderma rugs

Sarkisla, a town in the Eastern Central Anatolian Sivas Province, is known for its traditional rug weaving, which reflects the region’s rich cultural heritage. Sarkisla rugs are often recognized for their intricate designs and vibrant colors, crafted with fine skill. The Sarkisla Rugs Photo Gallery includes notable examples, such as … -> Sarkisla rugs

The Seljuks ruled Central Asia and the Middle East from the 11th to 13th centuries. Only a few carpets and fragments from the Anatolian Seljuk period have survived.

Sivas, located in north-central Anatolia, is known for its rich tradition of rug weaving. Sivas rugs are prized for their distinctive designs and fine craftsmanship, with examples dating from the 17th century to the early 20th century. The Sivas Rugs Photo Gallery includes notable pieces such as an early 20th-century … -> Sivas rugs

Smyrna, now known as Izmir, was historically a major collection center for carpets destined for export to the West. The rugs produced in this region are renowned for their intricate designs and craftsmanship, often reflecting a blend of cultural influences. The Smyrna Rugs Photo Gallery includes notable examples such as … -> Smyrna rugs

Tashkale is a village located in the Karaman province in south-central Anatolia. Known for its distinctive rug weaving, Tashkale rugs are characterized by their vibrant colors and intricate designs, reflective of the region’s rich cultural heritage. The Tashkale Rugs Photo Gallery includes notable examples such as a circa 1875 Tashkale … -> Tashkale rugs

Taspinar is a village in Aksaray Province, Central Anatolia. Taspinar rugs have often prodominantly blue and red fields.

Transylvanian rugs are 17th-18th centuries Anatolian rugs found in protestant churches in the Romanian and Hungarian part of Transylvania.

Urgup, a town in Nevsehir Province within the historical region of Cappadocia, is known for its distinct rug weaving traditions. Rugs from this area often feature unique designs reflective of the cultural heritage of Central Anatolia. The Urgup Rugs Photo Gallery includes notable examples such as a long Urgup rug, … -> Urgup rugs

Ushak (Oushak) is a town in west central Anatolia. Ushak rugs have been woven in Ushak since the 15th century.

The label West Anatolian rug is often used for rugs from the Bergama district. West Anatolia includes Bergama, Ghiordes, Ushak and far more towns and villages.

The Yagcibedir rugs are produced by the Yayci Yoruks tribes living around Balikesir. The colors of Yagcibedir rugs are limited to red, indigo blue and white.

Yahyali is a town in Kayseri Province south of Kayseri and east of Nigde.

A Turkish yastik is a small rug or bag for sitting against or leaning against. It can also be a cover.

An Yatak is an Anatolian shaggy pile rug and sleeping mat.

Yesilhisar is a town between Nigde and Keyseri in Cental Anatolia.

The Yoruks were pastoral nomads living in the mountains of Anatolia but now many have settled.

Yuncu is a nomadic tribe from the northwest Anatolia near Balikesir.

Yuntdag is a mountain area south of Bergama and Yuntdag rugs are made in the villages of this area.