Turkish rugs and carpets

type of rug or carpet from the Anatolia region of Turkey

a Turkish carpet weaving technique

hand weaving technique in which supplementary weft yarns are wrapped around warp ends and cut to produce tufts or pile

carpet having a lacy arabesque pattern

Elibelinde (Turkish for "hands on hips") is a Turkish motif of a hands-on-hips female figure. It is widely used on kilims (flat tapestry-woven carpets) and occurs in many variations. The arms of the figure are represented by two inward-facing hooks, while the body of the woman is represented by a triangle or diamond. The head is typically represented by a diamond. The Elibelinde is a symbol of fertility and motherhood. It is one of many kilim motifs commonly woven into Turkish flatweave rugs.

design element found in kilim woven rugs

Turkish carpet weaving project

type of carpet associated with the city of Ushak in Turkey