BERGAMA
Bergama, Bergamo, Pergamum are all names for
modern day Bergama a city near the Aegean sea in
Northwest Turkey.
Bergama which is a district of Izmir, is situated on the
north side of the plateau which the Bakircay flows, on
the ridge of a peak which is 300 meters height. It is
25-35 kilometers further than the Agean sea and The
Candarli Bay. It’s today’s name com es from its
ancient name ‘’Pergamon’’.
It was an important center due to its wonderful
monuments of the First Age, its strategic position of
the Medival Age besides it was a center of a big
Kingdom, Karesiogullari and lastly Ottoman Empire.
Bergama rugs traditionally have dyed wefts. usually
red, and long silky pile. Size made are from mats up
to about 4 meters. The rugs tend to be nearly
square. Bergama rugs can be rather formal showing
workshop influences or they can show strong tribal
influences.
