Zilli Rug

handwoven textile, flatweave rug, geometric abstraction, scattered composition, asymmetrical balance, ivory white ground, terracotta motif, ochre gold accent, midnight indigo, magenta pink, charcoal black, minimalist aesthetic, Anatolian textile tradition, Zili weaving technique, natural fiber, wool textile, cotton ground, herringbone weave, diagonal twill, matte surface, diffused frontal lighting, neutral illumination, two-dimensional plane, spatial flatness, hard-edge geometry, organic line variation, cruciform motif, diamond configuration, stylized emblem, horizontal band, vertical division, running stitch detail, whipstitch edge, chenille texture, pile technique, chromatic restraint, saturated hue, earth tone palette, natural dye suggestion, madder root red, onion skin gold, indigo vat-dye, cochineal magenta, hand-dyeing irregularity, vernacular tradition, village production, domestic textile, contemporary minimalism, reductive composition, negative space emphasis, material honesty, tactile surface, subtle texture, woven structure, rhythmic distribution, visual punctuation, contemplative mood, quiet elegance, restrained sophistication, handcraft evidence, traditional technique, modern sensibility, cultural heritage, textile art, fiber art, decorative art, functional beauty, domestic architecture, Mediterranean textile, Cicim flatweave, sparse ornamentation, generous field, chromatic isolation, value contrast, visual tension, spontaneous arrangement, intuitive organization, textural counterpoint, visual pathway, compositional economy, expressive restraint, active emptiness, essential form, thoughtful distribution

Zilli is a blend of traditional weaving with postmodern lines. The rug is hand-woven using Turkey's geographical indication weaving technique. The motifs were embroidered during weaving with the Cicim technique. It is not post processing. This is the most special detail that distinguishes weaving from others. The motifs also have geographical indications. We used five of these motifs in producing the Zilli rug. The names and journeys of these motifs are; horseshoe (union of lovers), dog paw (happiness, abundance), scorpion (protection from evil), clover (luck), cocklebur (abundance).