The Status of Carpet Weaving in Sultanhani of Aksaray Cover Image

Aksaray Sultanhanı’nda Halı Dokuma Sanatının Günümüzdeki Durumu
The Status of Carpet Weaving in Sultanhani of Aksaray

Author(s): Semra Kiliç Karatay
Subject(s): Customs / Folklore, Visual Arts, Cultural Anthropology / Ethnology, Sociology of Culture, Sociology of Art
Published by: Sanat ve Dil Araştırmaları Enstitüsü
Keywords: Sultanhanı; carpet; weaving; motif;

Summary/Abstract: Sultanhanı, one of the important weaving centers of a period, was founded on the Silk Road by I. Alaeddin Keykubat. In this study, information about the tools, techniques, motifs, patterns and composition features, dye and color features, schematic drawings of weavings and motifs, weavings are given. Carpet and rug weavings are products that can last for years. The material used can be a cultural identity document for the region it touches in terms of motif and pattern compositions. While Sultanhanı was one of the important weaving centers of a period, it is seen that the interest in weaving has decreased in the region with various factors.

  • Issue Year: 9/2020
  • Issue No: 68
  • Page Range: 703-716
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Turkish