Antique Bergama Rug 44443, Size; 3' x 4'6", Origin: Turkey, Circa: 18th Century - Here is an exciting and dynamic antique Oriental rug - an antique Bergama rug that was woven in Turkey nearly two centuries ago, during the 18th century. The Bergama style remains today one of the most important and one of the most sought after of all antique Oriental rug varieties. Prized for their rich cultural authenticity, antique Bergama rugs and carpets from Turkey are celebrated for the  tribal consistency that may be found in the best and most compelling examples. a classical Turkish shield medallion design graces the field of this rare and unusual early Turkish tribal rug. Woven in the Bergama region of northwest Turkey perhaps i the late eighteenth century, it preserves a design centuries older still. But the glory of this carpet is its complex border of stylized cruciform rosettes in reds blues, and golds set against and ivory ground. Minor borders of diamond rosettes and wave pattern flank and reinforce the broad main border. The palette is exceptional in the range beauty of its colors.