CUMHURİYET'TEN GÜNÜMÜZE ULAŞ İLÇESİ HALI DOKUMALARININ İNCELENMESİ
INVESTIGATION OF CARPET WEAVING IN ULAS TOWN FROM THE REPUBLIC PERIOD TO THE PRESENT

Summary/Abstract: 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 coloring, 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 weaving were woven in types of rugs (2), cushion (6) and runner (2) via Turkish Knot Technique and woolen yarns are used both in weft and warp procedure. The fabrics are designed exactly symmetrically according to geometric center 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 colors were predominantly used.

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