HOLBEIN DESIGNS

The carpets which appear on the painting of Germain painter Hans Holbein who lived between 1465 and 1524 are known as Holbein designed carpets. Although these rugs are attributed to Usak Workshops, their origine is still studied carefully. From the point of their designs, Holbeins are divided into two main categories:

Great Holbeins:

This design is consist of octagons put in a square. The rugs containing this design are possibly woven in Canakkale region.

Small Holbeins: