Decor-Magazine Mart-Nisan2019

Birded Uşak Carpet
It is an example of the white floors of Uşak carpets. On its
floor there is a leaf motif facing each other. Leaf motifs
are similar to the bird because of the mutual. Bird motifs
used in Turkish carpets have various meanings. Owl and
crow represent the bad luck, the dove, pigeon and bulbul
represent the good luck. Bird; is a symbol of happiness, joy
and love. It also symbolizes power and strength. It is an
imperial symbol of various settlements in Central Anatolia.
Birds also refer to divine messages and long life.
Uşak carpet with stars
The star motif expresses fertility in Turkish carpets. It
includes meanings such as birth, peace in life and the
renewal of the universe. Palmet and Rumis are seen in the
versions of eight-pointed stars in Uşak carpets. Geometric
flowers, short branches and hook motifs are seen in the
empty spaces of its floor.
Lotto Uşak carpet
The large main border is stylized in light and dark red on
blue background, swastika and rosette motifs. The main
floor is divided into 10 transverse 5 and longitudinal 11
squares in red. They are filled with double rumi motifs
and octagons that are stylized in yellow. In the whole
composition based on an infinity, there is a cross shaped
pattern at the junctions of the squares.
Sprinkle Uşak carpet
In the sprinkle Uşak carpet model depicts the plants in
the region. Positive emotions, thoughts and fertile soil
expressing herbal figures given place. The carpet model
houses different leaves and flowers. For example, there is a
dagger leaf motif in the shape of a sickle, which is unique to
the Uşak region.
Cloudy Uşak carpet
The cloudy model is also called Central Asian or Chinese
cloud as well. Since the symmetrical shapes on the ground
are likened to the cloud shape, the repeated use of clouds
describes the continuity of life.
Göbekli Uşak carpet
Here is one of the most important models with a different
technique than others. The most important detail of the
model is the completion of the middle of the four quarters.
Easy to use, lightweight prayer rugs
There is also a separate room where miniature models are
called prayer rugs in Uşak Carpet Kilim House. These prayer
rugs are again adorned with models that are the basis of
our culture. It is a little easier to use as it is a miniature as
a prayer rug or as a souvenir.
Çintemani Uşak carpet
We can say that the composition of the Çintemani model
is completely independent of the others. Two rows of wavy
lines, the Chinese (Asian) cloud, the tiger tread and the
triangular three balls were described as the back of the
leopard. The chieftains of Central Asian tribes take the peltry
of these animals; in war and peace; they regarded it as
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the symbol of power. The Çintemani motif was later used
in various sultan’s garments and items (talismanic shirts,
kaftans, fabrics, carpets and tiles). The blue, yellow and red
floors of the Çintemani carpet were made.
Holbein Uşak carpet
100% wool (weft, warp and loop rope) was used.
Turkish knot was used. Hand rope or worsted rope was used.
Root and chemical dyes were used.
There are 89,600 nodes in square meters.
Uşak carpet is at the White House
The President of the United States, George Washington,
used the Uşak carpet in the paintings he let it to be made
while the White House was first built in the late 1700s.
Uşak carpets are used as wall ornament in the palaces of
England. Also noteworthy is the fact that the important
agreements made between countries are on the paintings
in the Uşak City History Museum where the Uşak carpet is
laid.
At that time, managers in Europe used the carpet as a
representation of prestige and wealth, and it was a luxury
object owned only by high-level people. Artists such as
famous painters Lorenzo Lotto and Hans Holbein also
hosted the Uşak carpets in their famous paintings. Lotto, a
world-famous carpet model dating back to the 1400s, took
its name after located in Lorenzo Lotto’s painting at all.