Anatolian Rugs

 Anatolian rugs are faithful to traditions and religious patterns and they are distinguished because of their fidelity to ancient designs and lay out. The designs of Turkish carpets are based on repetions of simple and complex geometric patterns. Floral patterns are also highly  stylized and human and animal figures are excluded following the rules of Sunnite Muslims. Colors are lively and strongest tonality of primary colors having also a sharp contrast.  Dominating colors on the Turkish Carpets are reds, blues and yellows. All the Anatolia carpets have symmetrical of Gördes knots except the Hereke Imperial Carpets.

 Ottoman Flowers

Tulips, carnation and are known as Ottoman flowers and widely used in the borders and main field. These are followed by roses, pomegranate and imaginary flowers.  Carnation often shown  open or closed form and having frontal or profile view have always red color. Carnations mostly appear in the Gordes, Demirci and Kirsehir Carpets. They are arranged in bouquets or as lined along the internal edge of the mihrap. Tulips are used widely on the Ladik Rugs and often mistaken by the westerners as lilies.