Begum Karadag
TURKEY
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View Profile Consult Now Hire NowZilli is a blend of traditional weaving with postmodern lines. The rug is hand-woven using Turkey's geographical indication weaving technique. The motifs were embroidered during weaving with the Cicim technique. It is not post processing. This is the most special detail that distinguishes weaving from others. The motifs also have geographical indications. We used five of these motifs in producing the Zilli rug. The names and journeys of these motifs are; horseshoe (union of lovers), dog paw (happiness, abundance), scorpion (protection from evil), clover (luck), cocklebur (abundance).
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This design differs from other rugs due to its production techniques. The design is produced by combining four special hand weaving techniques. These are: Anatolian Knot Technique, Cicim Weaving Technique, Twill Weaving Technique and Shuttle Traditional Towel Weaving Technique. The combination of Cicim and Twill is already the geographically indicated as Karacakilavuz Weaving Technique. However the addition of Anatolian Knot Technique and Shuttle Traditional Towel Weaving technique made this rug unique. Three craftswomen worked in the production of the Daydreams conceptualized rug.
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