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Filikli Tülü: A masterpiece of nomadic art featuring long, lustrous locks of Angora goat mohair. This piece showcases a vibrant kök boya palette. Traditionally used as luxury bedding, its silk-like texture represents the pinnacle of Anatolian tribal weaving.
Sumak Technique: High-relief pattern study using the wrapping method. Featuring the symbolic Su Yolu (Water Way) pattern. Technical research by Fatih Mehmet Canıtez.
Technical study of Elibelinde and Pıtrak motifs. Ancient symbols representing fertility and protection. Private collection analysis.
Investigating rare nomadic weaving structures. Every knot tells a story of the Anatolian plateau and tribal migration.
Vivid example of traditional kök boya (natural dyes). Field study on the aging process of hand-spun Anatolian wool.
Collaborative Research: Fatih Mehmet and Bilal Hoca reviewing rare pieces at Galerie Ikman in the heart of Göreme.
Gallery Session: Reviewing the vibrant color palette and high-quality wool selection at Galerie Ikman.
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Tülü Rug: Authentic nomadic example from the Galerie Ikman collection. Note the long wool pile for winter insulation.
Expert Collaboration: Young carpet specialist Semih and the Curator hosting Chinese clients at the Anatolian Art Museum. 2025 Summer collection.
Pure Silk on Silk masterpiece with Mihrab design. Peak of Hereke tradition exhibited at the Anatolian Art Museum.
Hand-woven Silk on Silk recreation of Leonardo da Vinci’s Salvator Mundi. Exhibited at the museum.
High Collection: A rare silk work from the 2025 collection. Exceptional knot density and material quality.
Technical study of imperial Ottoman palace-style patterns. Museum technical archive.
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Full Cicim Masterpiece: A classic Anatolian Cicim flat-weave with bold, colorful geometric medallions. The repeating diamond-like motifs symbolize family unity.
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Cicim Texture Close-up: Detailed view of a vintage Cicim weave. Notice the extra weft wrapping that creates the characteristic embroidered look.
Kayseri Yahyalı Analysis: This geometric masterpiece features a prominent Triple Medallion structure. The central Diamond (Baklava) motifs symbolize the hearth and protection of the home. Within these medallions, you can observe stylized Ram’s Horns (Koçboynuzu), representing fertility and masculine power. The intricate guard borders utilize the Su Yolu (Running Water) pattern, a nomadic symbol for life’s continuity. Woven with 100% hand-spun wool and traditional madder-root dyes.
Kayseri Bunyan Tradition: A fine example of floral elegance. This style is known for its incredible detail and high knot density on a cotton foundation.