Original Canakkale Carpet Asia Minor Turkey Dardanelles region Northwest Anatolia Late 19th early 20th century Dimensions 120 x 88 cm Wool velvet on wool foundation Patterns and decorations reminiscent of Caucasian carpets, with a large sandy octagonal central medallion inlaid with three geometric medallions in the form of stylised diamonds. Four abrachés sky blue spandrels (natural wool change) with stylised foliage, animals and caterpillars. Beige main border with serrated foliage.