Kula

The most important characteristics of these carpets are that they are woven with 100% wool yarn and have varying patterns, colours and sizes.  Along with all Kula patterns various Anatolian patterns are frequently seen in Kula carpet.  Kula carpets resemble those of other Western Anatolian producers like Usak and Gordes, with their wide borders and restrained colours.  They also tend to have a short and somewhat lusty pile.  Borders usually consist of a number of stripes of about equal width decorated with little stars and flowers.  The earliest patterns of Kula carpets were either geometrical or composed of highly stylized nomadic forms.  In the last century Kula carpets often had rich and more imaginative floral designs.  At the end of the 19th century they were exported to Europe by the thousands, often under the name of Usak and Gordes carpets.  The typical features were a light grey or cream background with floral patterns in pink and blue.  Kula carpets, which have furnished many homes are very elegant.  They were particularly favoured for the dining room and libraries.