Oriental Rugs Dictionary
Bergama Kis
Bergama Kis refers to a subgroup of Bergama rugs from western Anatolia. The term appears to identify a particular design or village-related variation within the broader Bergama weaving tradition. Like other Bergama rugs, these carpets generally display bold geometric motifs, strong color contrasts, and a distinctly tribal Anatolian character. Their designs reflect the village weaving traditions of the Bergama region, where many local types developed with closely related structures and motifs. For clarity and consistency, this entry should also refer readers to Bergama. Kis or Kiz is the Turkish word for a girl or a bride. This is a rug of Kis Bergama type, intended as a gift from a bride to her husband on their wedding day. The other type of the Kis rugs are the Kis Ghiordes rugs, although the tradition of rug weaving for weddings was a tradition within most villages and tribes.
