Central Anatolia area rugs clarification
Rugs from the Ladik area are characterized a stylized tulip appearing both in
the field and the border. In Ladik prayer rugs, the tulips can be seen in panels
above and below the niche. Colors used include brilliant blues, reds and
yellows.
Designs from the Konya area are derived from pure geometrics. Large elementary
polygons, often stepped and hooked, are arranged in pairs or rows. borders are
notable for their shield motifs.
In prayer rugs from the Kirsehir area, the niche features a stepped arch
outlined in white and is topped by an arrowhead. Another common design element
is the stylized carnation that often appears in bunches.
Prayer rugs from the Mudjur area also make use of the outlined, stepped arch
that ends in an arrowhead. The striking main border is colorful with a motif of
large rosettes inscribed within rectangles.
Truskish area rug regions:
By looking at style and design, the traditional rugs made in Anatolia (a
region now known as Turkey) usually can be identified as coming from one of
three geographic productions centers. These major geographic centers are in
western,
central and
eastern Anatolia.
