KONYA-LADIK

The oldest known carpet making centre in history is Konya. Marco Polo mentions the existence of workshops under the patronage of the Seljuk Sultans during the 13th century. Rare pieces from that century are exhibited in the carpet museums in Istanbul and Konya.

The Konya-Ladik carpets, with their high quality , varying sizes, soft colours and fine knotting, are rare pieces always in demand in the carpet markets of the world. The carpets manufactured in Konya and the nearby town of Ladik are copies of antique carpets. Konya-Ladik carpets with their cotton base and wool knots are very popular , and suit tastes of all kinds. These carpets come in different sizes that can be used in living rooms and large spaces. Generally, natural dyes are used in the production of Konya-Ladik carpets. The dominant colours of these high quality carpets are mostly soft hues displayed in tasteful combinations.