Turkish Rugs

Turkish rugs, also known as Anatolian rugs, are commonly called rugs and carpets woven in Anatolia and nearby areas. This term describes woven floor or wall coverings with knots and a soft raised surface. They are made for home use, sold locally, and even exported. These rugs and flat-woven kilims hold a lot of cultural importance in the region that the Ottoman Empire historically controlled. They are a vital part of Turkey’s culture today coming from the diverse mix of ethnicities religions and cultures in one of the oldest centers of human civilization.