| Taspinar is
a small hamlet in the carpet weaving areas of the Nigde. Nigde is one of
the main roads that cross the Taurus Mountains. Taspinar produces
excellent carpet of a thick pile, knotted in high quality wool. They have
a prodominantly blue and red field enlivened by delicate motifs in lighter
shades. The yarn is dyed with natural vegitable dyes by the Caucasian
methods. Taspinar carpets are amoung the most beatifull of all Anatolian
carpets. In the old Taspinar's carpets the Persian influence can be seen
which are plant figures and geometric designs used simultanously. However,
the rich colours and beautifully proportioned somewhat formal design
prevent this unusual mixture from thispleasing the eye. Well cared for,
old Taspinars have a vonderfull silk like quality. As the lanolin in the
wool rises to the surface it gives the pile a soft rich velvety sheen. New
taspinars are made in the same rich colours as old ones, but the designs
are becoming more varied. Caucasian and nimadic pattern have become more
regular in recent years. The knot density of Taspinar carpets are 140,000
per square meter. |
Taspinar Kelle Carpet
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