Noah's Ark Rugs and Kilims

Tulu rugs are also known as shepherd beds due to their structure of shaggy and long natural wools. They have been one of the most important textiles when nomadic and semi-nomadic shepherds use these types of rugs on the go. Like giving quick breaks or sleep at night but also protecting themselves from the cold soil and mountainous weather. Yörük people's lifestyles are full of struggles but they sought ways that they can get away with it by using natural sources like this Konya Tulu it is 100% wool and dyed with natural dyes which are also known as kökboya or koekboya.

Vintage from the 1920s
Materials: Wool
Length: 5'3''
Width: 4'2''

Natural dying is a very important process for a handmade rug and it has been always an important part to determine to quality of the rug itself. For this Anatolian piece with deep indigo blue dominating its color palette has been a harmonious pattern and color design with itself. Floral and cross designs scattered around in the compartments is one most significant part of this beautiful Western Anatolian (Bergama) rug.

Vintage from the 1980s
Materials: Wool
Length: 183 centimeters
Width: 137 centimeters

Mohair is a fabric or yarn made from the hair of the Angora goat. Those have been very famous around Eastern Turkey and used as a blanket for shepherds or people who had to stay outside during cold nights of Eastern Anatolia where mountains are vast. An empty field with only a medallion is one characteristic design use in the pile rugs from the Siirt region of Turkey, their specific colors of brown and darker shades of brown is specific to this region (Eastern Anatolian part of Turkey). The comb (Tarak) pattern within the star in the center is another example of using the Anatolian motif in the rug and represents and shows wishes to have luck. The pile rugs are usually used as shepherd beds and known for their soft tissues to bring comfort.

Vintage from the 1970s
Materials: Wool
Length: 6'
Width: 4'3''.