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Uşak and its region stood out as an important carpet production center during the early Ottoman period of the 15th century. The capitulations that started in the Ottoman Empire during this period gave trade rights to the ambassadors coming to the country and made Uşak carpets known abroad. While distinguished families in Europe used the paintings of famous painters as decorative items, Uşak carpets also found an eye-catching place on the walls, floors and tables. These carpets, seen in the works of famous painters such as Hans Holbein and Lorenzo Lotto, are called "Lotto" and "Holbein".
During the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, Uşak carpets gained even more importance; Masters brought from Azerbaijan started weaving these carpets in new styles. Anatolian muftis were appointed to maintain the quality of the carpets and the weaving process was meticulously inspected. These works, called palace carpets, were decorate You have successfully subscribed