Gördes
Encyclopedia
Gördes is a town and district of Manisa Province
in the Aegean
region of Turkey
. According to the 2000 census, population of the district is 38,110 of which 10,809 live in the town of Gördes. The district covers an area of 947 km² (366 sq mi), and the town lies at an elevation of 578 m (1,896 ft).
production centers in Manisa. Gördes carpets have different pattern and styles.
Manisa Province
Manisa Province is a province in western Turkey. Its neighboring provinces are İzmir to the west, Aydın to the south, Denizli to the south east, Uşak to the east, Kütahya to the north east, and Balıkesir to the north...
in the Aegean
Aegean Region
Aegean Region , is one of the 7 census-defined regions of Turkey, and in Western Asia.It is located in the west part of the country: bounded by Aegean Sea on the west; Marmara Region on the north;...
region of Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
. According to the 2000 census, population of the district is 38,110 of which 10,809 live in the town of Gördes. The district covers an area of 947 km² (366 sq mi), and the town lies at an elevation of 578 m (1,896 ft).
Economy
Gördes is one of the handmade Turkish carpetTurkish carpet
Turkish carpets come in distinct styles, from different regions of Turkey. Important differentiators between the types include the materials, construction and the patterns.-History:...
production centers in Manisa. Gördes carpets have different pattern and styles.
