Urartu Hall, Van

A significant carpet conservatory. Not just a sales business. They support the many carpet weaving villages around Van as well as serving as a school to teach carpet weaving. The 1st picture looks at the central courtyard. 2,3,&4 are in the training area, showing partially finished carpets on the looms. The last 2 are of a couple show rooms with carpets and killims. Carpets are double knotted and thick. Killims are single knitted and flat which allows more detail. I found these more interesting, even though I had never heard of themRead more