West Anatolian rugs are typically associated with the Bergama district, and the label “West Anatolian” often encompasses rugs from other regions such as Ghiordes, Ushak, and various towns and villages in this region. These rugs are known for their distinctive designs and weaving traditions that reflect the cultural heritage of western Anatolia.
The gallery showcases a variety of examples, including a West Anatolian Star Medallion Carpet from the 1500-1550 period, possibly from Ushak, measuring 210 x 135 cm. Other examples include a 17th or 18th-century West Anatolian Village rug, and a West Anatolian Prayer Rug dated to 1890, both illustrating the long-standing traditions of this region’s rug-making.
Images in the West Anatolian rugs gallery are published with permission from auction houses, dealers, collectors or museums.