70 Year Old Kayseri Rug

This is the second rug I bought when I was in Istanbul, Turkey.  There were all these rugs spread out on the floor, my head was spinning!  They unroll them so fast that you can't remember which one you liked the best.  I finally had to tell them to take out the ones I liked and then, finally had to say NO MAS! Taking second looks at the ones I thought I liked, I chose this one and the other Kayseri already posted on this blog.

This rug is about 70 years old, is wool on cotton and is 4'x6'.  I loved the pattern and the soft colors. And the red. :o)

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Kayseri Rug from Turkey

In 2010, I met a friend in Istanbul and we had a blast walking all over.  We had to go to the Grand Bazaar, which, if you ever go to Istanbul, you must visit.  I was told that there was a shop right at a specific entrance to the bazaar and he would give us great deals.  He did!  

This is one of the 2 rugs I bought from Mr. Pirlanta.  This is a Kayseri, hand knotted, wool on cotton and it is about 50 years old.  There is no sign of wear, which is a testament to the quality of rugs made 50 years ago. My father was born in Turkey so this rug has a special place in my heart.

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