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During the time of Selcuk Empire and before they came to Anatolia, Turks reigned or Iran (Persia) and Caucasus for several centuries. The Selcuks toward the end of the 11th introduced the art of weaving to Anatoly. And the beginning of 12th. Centuries when Selcuk sovereignty was at its strongest. In addition to numerous carpet fragments, many of which are yet to be documented, there are 18 carpet and fragments, which are known to be of Selcuk Origin. The technical aspects and vast variety of designs used proves the resourcefulness and the plunder of Selcuk rug weaving. The oldest surviving Selcuk carpets are dated from the 13th -14th centuries. Eight of these carpets were discovered in the Aladdin Mosque in Konya (capital of Anatolian Selcuks) in 1905 by Loytred, a member of German consulate staff, and were woven at some time between the years 1220 and 1250 at the apex of Selcuks reign.
The August 2002 issue of Rug News features several new rugs to be presented by Capel at this year's Atlanta market.
