Information about the contributions to the understanding of Turkish culture, art and aesthetics in carpet and rug weaving, briefly, Turkish culture, art and aesthetic understanding in carpet and rug weaving.


Turkish Rug culture, art and aesthetics are very richly manifested in carpet and rug weaving. Woven carpets with religious motifs coincide with the spread of Islam. The motifs created by the cities are also seen in local weavings.

Turkish vintage rugs are a popular rug choice with a huge selection of traditional and modern rugs.

The motifs of animals found in Chinese culture on woven carpets are encountered in the time of Central Asian Turks. Buddhism motifs are found in Turkish carpets and kilims of the Uighur Period. Motifs such as hunting equipment and hunting stories correspond to the Göktürk Period.

One of the most significant branches contributing to the wealth of Turkish Handmade Rugs art is the woodworking that displays fine aesthetic spirit in the best way. 

In the Seljuk period, when the influence of the Iranians began to be seen, relief and tile embroidery were carried out in parallel with carpet and rug weaving.