Size ; 140 x 420 cm Early 1700s Konya /Karapinar As one of Konya's major textile centers, Karapınar boasts a rich historical heritage, both in its carpets and kilims. The history of these textiles dates back to the Turkmen tribes that migrated from Central Asia to Anatolia. The Turkmen of Hotamish, in particular, brought the Central Asian kilim-weaving tradition to these lands.