Madolen

• Simple, tribal, bold, and colorful motifs that originate from the Anatolian region that comprises the majority of modern-day Turkey
• A central medallion centerpiece design appropriated from 15th century Persian manuscript covers, now a mainstay of carpet weaving
• Angular edges and shapes like diamonds, squares, lattices, crosses, and stripes as well as geometric animals
• Geometric stepped details characteristic of Anatolian motifs

Taspinar in south central Anatolia is known for high quality wool rugs featuring Anatolian motifs with elongated stepped hexagonal medallions and geometricized floral details.

Kork wool is shorn from the underbelly and neck of the sheep. Because these areas are more protected from the environment, the resulting wool has a much higher lanolin content and feels softer in texture and has a greater luster and sheen.