Aysu | 5' 8" x 8' 3"
Materials: 100% wool on a cotton foundation
Origin: Western Anatolia (Turkey)
Pile: Flatwoven
Date:
Wear: Like-new; minimal signs of wear.
Notes: Includes repeating star motif. The Star is a wish for happiness. Within the star motif is a motif associated with marriage. This rug was likely given, then, by a mother wishing her daughter happiness in marriage //or// by a daughter announcing to her family that she would like to be married.
Materials: 100% wool on a cotton foundation
Origin: Western Anatolia (Turkey)
Pile: Flatwoven
Date:
Wear: Like-new; minimal signs of wear.
Notes: Includes repeating star motif. The Star is a wish for happiness. Within the star motif is a motif associated with marriage. This rug was likely given, then, by a mother wishing her daughter happiness in marriage //or// by a daughter announcing to her family that she would like to be married.
Materials: 100% wool on a cotton foundation
Origin: Western Anatolia (Turkey)
Pile: Flatwoven
Date:
Wear: Like-new; minimal signs of wear.
Notes: Includes repeating star motif. The Star is a wish for happiness. Within the star motif is a motif associated with marriage. This rug was likely given, then, by a mother wishing her daughter happiness in marriage //or// by a daughter announcing to her family that she would like to be married.