WESTERN ANATOLIAN CARPET, KULA OR DOUBLE-NICHE GIORDES, CIRCA 1850 CM 193X310 Usure KULA, MANISA AREA, WESTERN ANATOLIA, CA. 1850; WORN The carpet cannot definitely be attributed to Ghiordes or Kula. It shows characteristics of both centres of production such as the two transverse panels, one at either end of the central field, typical of Ghiordes carpets, and the seven narrow stripes found in Kula carpets. Both were recognised as important centres of carpet manufacture in Anatolia from the 17th to the 19th century. Hence the Ghiordes or Turkish knot used throughout Anatolia took its name. The double niche design of this refined and elegant antique carpet is descended from 16th century Ottoman Ushak carpets and so-called Transylvanian carpets. The traditional Cubuklu banded borders, decorated with small carnations, stand out. At the ends of the field equally characteristic of this production are the two rectangular cartouches containing flowers. Floral medallion. Reference bibliography: Ådahl, K., Den Orientaliska Mattan i Sverige, Stockholm, 1998, cat. no. 31. Dimand, M. S., Oriental Rugs in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1973. Sterner, M. and Kinch, J., Antika Orientaliska Mattor i Sverige, Stockholm, 1937.