Carpet and Rug Motifs in Turkish Carpeting and Mythology

Turkish communities, whose journey of existence started in the steppes of Asia and continues today all over the world, has quite rich mythological narratives, although not as famous as Greek and Roman mythology. The origins of these narratives, most of which are included in oral culture, can be found in various Chinese sources and archaeological studies. The places where these narratives find their true expression are undoubtedly Turkish carpets and Turkish rugs.

Turkish Carpet weaving has a very unique position in terms of its prevalence and history among Turkish handicrafts. Turkish carpet weaving, which is one of the first weaving traditions that come to mind when it comes to authentic carpets in the world, tells the history of Turks and Turkish culture that stretches over centuries and many geographies through Turkish carpet and kilim motifs. This simple, strong and plain expression creates this universal aspect of our weaving.

Turkish communities, whose journey of existence that started and continues today all over the world, has quite rich mythological narratives, although not as famous as Greek and Roman mythology. The origins of these narratives, most of which are included in oral culture, can be found in various Chinese sources and archaeological studies. The places where these narratives find their true expression are undoubtedly Turkish carpets and Turkish rugs.

It can be said that what makes Turkish kilims and carpets unique is not only the weaving technique, but also that it reflects the hopes, prayers, past and future expectations of the weaving in each stitch.

The roots of these stories and emotions, which are woven thread by thread, can be found in the nomadic Turkish communities, which live together with the sometimes quite difficult, sometimes unusual and fertile aspects of nature. In addition to the herds of animals on which their lives depend and the tents they made their homes, these communities also brought carpets and kilim looms to wherever they migrated.

Turkish carpets and kilims have been known and sought after all over the world for their durability, unique color preferences and aesthetics of their motifs since those days.