45 Year Anatolian Esmedere Rug

??????Located in the western Anatolia, the town of Esme produces both contemporary workshop kilim for export and some authentic regional kilims. Esme Kilims, which have large medallions and amulet form, are decorated with small geometric and symbolic patterns all over them. Most kilims, woven in Esme, have the slit weave technique and usually soft color such as pinks and grays. Because of their color combinations and fine weaving Esme kilims are much favored by the westerner. They often produce single or multiple hexagonal medallions. Whole ground of these kilims is filled with small and geometrical motifs. Most popular colors that Esme weavers use are pink, blue, yellow and orange. Small mihraps also appear on the Esme KIlims.