Star Ushak' Carpet, 16th–17th century, Attributed to Turkey, Wool (warp, weft and pile); symmetrically knotted pile, Rug: L. 108 in. (274.3 cm), Textiles-Rugs, The starlike medallions that give this type of carpet its name were a favored design among commercial weavers of the Ushak district of western Anatolia. The inspiration for the infinitely repeating pattern may have its source in other media, such as architectural tilework
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