Different Cultural Approaches in Rugs and Carpets

The country and the region where the rugs and carpets are found by using motifs belonging to different cultural circles are introduced in the best way. Thus, abstract cultures are transformed into concrete forms. The positive changes in this branch of art are reflected in the carpet and rug weaving and the viability of the culture continues to be preserved.

Even weavers are using more motifs than the old ones by patterning according to the need. The motifs and colors of folk art change today and adapt to the era.

As a result of a lot of research, general information about the region, theoretical information about hand weaving, and the sources that can be accessed are scanned and very good information is put forward. In addition, developments in the art of rugs and carpets are closely monitored.

As in ornamentation and other handicrafts, the subjects chosen in rug weaving are classified as vegetal, object, figured, symbolic, geometric ornaments.

It is understood from the researches that in rug weaving, symbolic, geometric and object decorations were carried out with original and abstract expression and these geometric symbols were used as color art.

There are many similarities between the motifs which have meaning meaning in rugs and the motifs that convey the same message. Similar or different patterns are not a problem. What is important is the significance of the motifs on a rug.

The rugs are more abstract in form of decoration. The rugs which are abstracted by the technique and decorated with geometric forms are reflected in a simple expression.

Geometric forms in rugs or very stylized symbolic decorations are noteworthy. In this context, the use of geometric forms in an abstract manner, sequential repetitions and symmetrical layouts are immediately evident.

In all the examples of decorative qualities, geometric and abstract motifs increase their symbolic meanings. These figures, which become detailed and ornamental motifs, are often not understood at a glance.

Common colors used in rug textiles, old and new samples are red, white, black and blue. Although it is observed that orange is used very often in the old samples, it is also seen that there is not much in the new samples.