Yahyali

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Yahyali
These carpets, made in the vicinity of Kayseri are of a very fine quality and are considered very attractive.  A rich red with indigo-coloured blue is used throughout the field with a border of brilliant shades of yellow and gold.  

These carpets are very popular, because of the traditional flawless workmanship of the Yahyali weavers.  

The main ornamental motif of a comtempory and antique Yahyali is the hexagon which is similar to those of the Yoruk carpets, but they are more linear in execution.  A double hexagon encloses a light blue centrepiece.  The hexagon may be single, double or triple.  

Most Yahyali carptes have these common characteristics.  A main border with stylized flowers and an “old gold” ground, surrounded by two lesser borders with a dark blue ground.  The main field is nearly always red with a blue medallion and corner pieces, which have stepped edges.  The warm colour harmony and beautiful designs along with good quality make the Yahyali carpets one of the most popular of Anatolian carpets.