Afghan Rug Bilcik Original Hand-Knotted Vegetable Dye Wool 251x345 8.66 Square Meters - 8x12 ft

1-RUG SPECIFICATIONS

The warp and weft of this rug are cotton, and the knots are wool yarn. The yarns are entirely produced by hand using a drop spindle. The wool yarns used in the knots are dyed with madder root dye, meaning natural materials. For example, to achieve the red color, wool yarns are boiled with rose petals, and the yarn takes on the color of the rose petal; yarns dyed in this way are called madder root-dyed yarns. Rugs made from madder root-dyed yarns acquire a brighter appearance with use. Furthermore, this rug is a high-quality rug in terms of weaving density and is woven with the Turkish knot, also known as the double knot technique; thanks to this feature, it is more durable and has a longer lifespan compared to Persian rugs. Finally, approximately 2,025,000 hand knots were tied in the weaving of this rug.

Weaving Type: Hand-Woven

Materials: Wool and Cotton

Number and Type of Knots: 2,025,000 Hand Knots and Turkish Knot

Pile Height: 4 mm

2-CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

Rug cleaning varies depending on the rug's material and the type of dirt. Since this rug is made from madder root-dyed wool yarns, chemical-containing rug shampoos or detergents should not be used. If any liquid spills on this rug, first thoroughly blot the affected area with a paper towel; then, lather a white bar of soap and wipe the area with a cloth. It should also be noted that immediate intervention is crucial when something spills on the rug. If the spilled liquid remains on the rug for a long time without being wiped, the stain will penetrate the warp and become much more difficult to remove. Finally, we recommend having this rug cleaned by a professional rug cleaner whom you trust and who specializes in hand-woven rugs. If you reside in Istanbul, you can contact us for rug cleaning.