The motifs on the rugs represent Anatolian , Central Asian and their civilizations. These weaves were constructed with two sets of threads by crossing them at 90-degree angles. In these weaves the perpendicular threads are called the warp and the horizontal threads the weft. This technique was first used for making cloth, but at the same time it set the foundation for weaving kilims. For centuries, these different designs were traditionally passed down from mother to daughter.
Turkey is the only country in the world has preserved all the different techniques.
These weaves are made by tribe members or by villagers for daily needs. They are named after tribes, families, villages and towns that they are made in, or even after the motifs used on them. The Yoruks and Turkomans have also placed their tribal signatures among the patterns, making these weaves cultural objects as well. According to the latest research, these motifs reflect all the rich cultural heritage of Anatolia , and for that reason each motif is a symbol or interoperation of the values that were created by people from different cultures. The common aspect of kilims is the technical manner in which they are produced, which influences the shapes of the patterns.