Turkish carpets in the HATIRA collection were used using root paint in the hand -woven stalls in Uşak in accordance with the tradition of Turkish carpet weaving tradition.

What is Abraş?

Carpets "Abraş," is a term that expresses color differences and tone transitions. It is usually found in wool yarns painted with natural paints, hand -woven carpets or rugs. Abraş may be caused by the painting of yarns in different parties or the fading of the paints in time. These color transitions can sometimes be considered as flaws, but often are considered a sign of handmade and natural of the carpet and give it character.

Uşak and Memoir Carpet Collection in Turkish Carpet Tradition

Carpet Art; It is one of the art branches that it reflects from Central Asia to the Seljuk and Ottoman periods and from there to the present day, which has a rich and deep -rooted cultural infrastructure.

After the Seljuk carpets of Turkish carpet art, which started with Pazırık carpet and developed until the 20th century, the second bright era started with carpets woven around the 16th century.

Uşak carpets are famous Turkish carpets in the Ottoman period, especially in the Western Anatolia, especially in the city of Uşak and around the 15th century onwards. Uşak carpets are considered one of the most important examples of Turkish carpet art and are generally produced for European palaces, churches and large houses. These carpets attract attention with their high quality workmanship, elegant motifs and large dimensions.

It is noteworthy that German painter Hans Holbein painted an Anatolian Turkish carpet as a fund in many paintings between 1530 and 1550 and in many paintings made by Flemish painter Lorenzo Lotto in the first quarter of the 1500s.  This Turkish carpet you examine can also be seen in a picture of Holbein.

Features:

Patterns and Motifs

Herbal motifs in carpets, stylized flowers, leaves, ivy patterns, such as elements inspired by nature and starring compositions with starring and medallion.
   
Colors

Rich and warm tones such as red, navy blue, golden yellow, beige and brown are used on Uşak carpets. Red and navy blue are generally preferred as floor color. The fact that colors are obtained from natural root dyes gave carpets a long -lasting and beautiful appearance.

Material and Technique

Uşak carpets are usually woven from wool, but there are also silk -mixed ones. In carpets, the Turkish node (symmetrical knot) is provided to have a robust and durable structure. The havi of the Usak carpets is usually thick and this gives them a soft texture. Turkish carpets in the memory collection have also woven with the same technique.

Dimensions:

Usak carpets are often produced in large sizes, which has made them ideal for palaces and large spaces. However, examples produced in smaller sizes are also available.  You can order for all kinds of size.

Historical Importance:

Ottoman palace carpets: Uşak carpets were used to decorate the palaces and important buildings during the Ottoman period. It also attracted great attention in Europe and was used especially in churches and palaces. Uşak carpets were one of the first Turkish carpets exported to Europe during this period.

Today:

Today, Uşak carpets are exhibited in the world's leading museums and are of great value by antique carpet collectors. Traditional Uşak carpets are still produced with original techniques and patterns and are considered a prestigious symbol of Turkish carpet art.

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