DergiPark: 326325trakyasobedIt can be inferred from the examples of Western Paintings of 14th century that rugs displaying parts of geometrical fillings and rugs with animal motives which were stylized in our history of knotted weaving first started to be woven in that period. For the first time, Kurt Erdmann led the way to reveal those paintings in different places and evaluate them by dating, taking European artists‘ depictions of rugs in paintings and frescos as a ground. In-depth research on rugs started upon the publication of the book, Vienna Exhibition, in 1891, approximately 113 years ago and the importance paid to some of the old rugs in this book was almost spiritual. The valuable books, periodicals and hundreds of articles having...