More than one pattern
Turkish carpets vary in materials, knotting and regional design. A place name can suggest a tradition without proving where a particular modern piece was produced.
Compare workmanship
Look at the weave, pile, motifs and finishing. Distinguish a knotted carpet from a flat-woven kilim before comparing pieces with very different structures.
Named design families
Holbein and Lotto names describe carpets familiar from Renaissance painting. Uşak medallion and star designs, Selendi white-ground examples, prayer carpets with a mihrab-shaped field and finely worked Hereke pieces offer different comparisons. Bergama, Konya, Bursa, Kayseri and Cappadocia belong to this wider textile geography. Names alone do not authenticate a modern piece.
Ask for clear information
Confirm fibre, dimensions, production method and care instructions. A workshop visit can be educational without requiring a purchase or implying a quality guarantee from Colorido.