Zilli Rug
Begum Karadag
Cultural Heritage and Culture Industry Design Zilli Rug by Begum Karadag 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).
Bronze A' Design Award Winner
Zilli Rug by Begum Karadag is a distinguished winner of the A' Cultural Heritage and Culture Industry Design Award. Zilli Rug earned the Bronze A' Design Award in 2025 and is showcased on Best Designs of the World among other outstanding designs. Explore the project details, discover other works by Begum Karadag and see why Zilli Rug design rises above its competition.
About Zilli
Cultural Heritage and Culture Industry Design Zilli Rug by Begum Karadag 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). Zilli earned the Bronze A' Design Award, a respected level of recognition in the A' Design Award & Competition. Bronze A' Design Award works combine new concepts with skillful designs, and are selected by a grand jury, as noteworthy entries in their respective categories, after fair, just, meritocratic and independent academic review, where entries are voted following blind peer-review process on pre-established, publicly-available evaluation criteria.
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