"Bird" Carpet 17th century In contrast to most Anatolian rugs, which tend to feature brilliant red and blue tones, the type known as a "bird" carpet is dominated by white undyed wool in both the center field and border. Against this background is a continuous pattern based on a grid of abstract leaf forms that resemble birds (the feature that lends the type its name) and floral rosettes. "Bird" and other white-background carpets woven in Ushak and elsewhere in Western Anatolia were usually made in large sizes. The "bird" carpet group was intended for export to Europe.. "Bird" Carpet 451722