'Transylvanian' Carpet probably 17th century Large numbers of western Anatolian carpets such as this one were imported into Europe during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. So many were donated as pious gifts to churches throughout Romania and Hungary that they came to be known as "Transylvanian" carpets. Identifiable by distinctive border designs, their central motif likely is based upon Turkish prayer rugs. They were popular in Europe well into the nineteenth century. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #6647. Overview: Later Anatolian Carpets Suppor
'Transylvanian' Carpet probably 17th century Large numbers of western Anatolian carpets such as this one were imported into Europe during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. So many were donated as pious gifts to churches throughout Romania and Hungary that they came to be known as "Transylvanian" carpets. Identifiable by distinctive border designs, their central motif likely is based upon Turkish prayer rugs. They were popular in Europe well into the nineteenth century. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #6647. Overview: Later Anatolian Carpets Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as 'Transylvanian' Carpet 447548
Size: 1444px × 1914px
Photo credit: © MET/BOT / Alamy / Afripics
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