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"Star Ushak" Carpet

probably 17th century
Not on view
The starlike medallions that give this type of carpet its name were a favored design among commercial weavers in the Ushak district of western Anatolia. The inspiration for the continuous repeating pattern may have its source in other media, such as fifteenth-century architectural tilework. Most Ushak carpets are recognizable by their characteristic color palette of rich red, dark blue, and yellow, often highlighted with touches of bright white and fresh green. Examples woven in Western Anatolia, such as this one, were often exported to Europe.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: "Star Ushak" Carpet
  • Date: probably 17th century
  • Geography: Attributed to Western Turkey
  • Medium: Wool (warp, weft and pile); symmetrically knotted pile
  • Dimensions: H. 121 3/4 in. (309.2 cm)
    W. 71 in. (180.3 cm)
  • Classification: Textiles-Rugs
  • Credit Line: The James F. Ballard Collection, Gift of James F. Ballard, 1922
  • Object Number: 22.100.110
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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