İdil Sanat ve Dil Dergisi
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Cilt 8, Sayı 60  Ağustos 2019  (ISSN: 2146-9903, E-ISSN: 2147-3056)
Hülya KAYNAR, Emine TONUS

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1558705144 INVESTIGATION OF CARPET WEAVINGS IN ULAS TOWN FROM THE REPUBLIC PERIOD TO THE PRESENT

In this study, examples of carpets woven in the period between Republican period and present which are located in the district of Ulaş were discussed. The study was conducted on 10 carpet weaving examples were found in Ulaş District, Aciyurt, Eskikarahisar Village and Gümüşpınar Village Mosque. Information forms were created from the data obtained in the research and raw materials of yarns, yarn production and colouring, technical properties were examined. The motif and pattern features are determined and explained in the local and popular meanings in Turkish carpet weaving. The similarities and differences of motifs with other district textures of Sivas are discussed. In consequence of the research; It has been determined that weavings were woven in types of rugs (2), cushion (6) and runner (2) via Turkish Knot Tecnique and woolen yarns are used both in weft and warp procedure. The fabrics are designed exactly symmetrically according to geometric centre in terms of pattern compositions. It was also determined that tree of life, monster foot, wolf mouth, Turkmen rose, rosebud, star, eye, hook, flower, blessing, pitrak, cattle, amulet, medallion and elibelinde motifs with red, black, green, orange, brown, white, yellow and grey colours were predominantly used.

Keywords: Ulas, Sivas, carpet, intangible cultural heritage, pattern, weaving