BELLINI KEY HOLE DESIGN

This design which consist of a square opening to two hexagons is seen on the Shirvan, Caucacian and historical Turkish rugs.This form might have originated from the mihrap form or from a architectural form.

KEY HOLE DESIGN 2/ BELLINI

Key Hole design, one of the most popular and continuing patterns in Anatolia has been in use for 600 years. since it first appeared in the paintings of Giovanni Bellini, it was known as Bellini Pattern and widely used 16th century. Nearly 33 historical rugs with this pattern are recorded.

BELLINI DESIGN

The first example of so called "Bellini Rugs"which contain triangle shaped pediment and key hole pattern at the lower part of the rug is seen on the painting of Gentille Bellini who finished his painting in 1507. Belline Rugs which appear on the 16th and 17th century rugs has kufic border design.