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OCM was a London-based company involved in the production of, and trade with, Oriental ______.
OCM was a London-based company involved in the production of, and trade with, Oriental ______.
carpets
The company set up and controlled their own carpet manufactures in the central Anatolian region around the town of ______.
The company set up and controlled their own carpet manufactures in the central Anatolian region around the town of ______.
Konya
From 1924 until 1948, OCM was led by Arthur Cecil Edwards, who, after retiring, wrote a text book on ______ Carpets, which is still in print today.
From 1924 until 1948, OCM was led by Arthur Cecil Edwards, who, after retiring, wrote a text book on ______ Carpets, which is still in print today.
Persian
Rugs were traditionally woven in ______.
Rugs were traditionally woven in ______.
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Surviving carpets in Anatolian mosques have been dated back to the 13th century ______ Sultanate of Rum.
Surviving carpets in Anatolian mosques have been dated back to the 13th century ______ Sultanate of Rum.
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Study Notes
OCM Company Overview
- OCM was a London-based company involved in the production of, and trade with, Oriental carpets.
Carpet Manufacturing
- The company set up and controlled their own carpet manufactures in the central Anatolian region around the town of Üşak.
Leadership and Legacy
- From 1924 until 1948, OCM was led by Arthur Cecil Edwards.
- Edwards wrote a textbook on Anatolian Carpets after retiring, which is still in print today.
Origins of Rug Weaving
- Rugs were traditionally woven in Anatolia.
Historical Significance
- Surviving carpets in Anatolian mosques have been dated back to the 13th century Sultanate of Rum.
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Description
Test your knowledge about the Oriental Carpet Manufacturers (OCM), a historic London-based company involved in the production and trade of Oriental carpets. Learn about their origins in Istanbul, their manufacturing operations in Anatolia and Iran, and their eventual sale and merger.
