Mamluk Original Handwoven Turquoise Root Dye Wool Rug 134x179 cm (2.40 square meters) - 4x6 ft

1- CARPET CHARACTERISTICS

This rug's warp and weft are cotton, and the knots are wool yarn. The yarn is entirely hand-made using a spinning wheel. The wool yarn used in the knots is dyed with root dyes, meaning natural materials. For example, to obtain red, the wool yarn is boiled with rose petals, and the yarn takes on the color of the rose petal; yarns dyed in this way are called root-dyed yarns. Rugs made from root-dyed yarns develop a brighter appearance with use. On the other hand, this rug is a high-quality rug in terms of weaving density and is woven using the Turkish knot, or double knot technique; thanks to this feature, it is more durable and has a longer lifespan compared to Persian rugs. Finally, approximately 1,000,000 hand knots were made in the weaving of this rug.

Weaving Type: Handwoven

Materials: Wool and Cotton

Number and Type of Knots: 700,000 Hand Knots and Turkish Knots

Pile Height: 4 mm

2- THE HISTORY OF CARPETS

The production of Mamluk carpets began in workshops in Cairo in the 14th century. By the 16th century, the Mamluk carpet had gained worldwide fame, becoming an indispensable item for Mamluk sultans and Western high aristocrats. Thanks to this reputation, it was exported from what is now Egypt to the rest of the world. After Sultan Selim I abolished the Mamluk state, the Mamluk carpet acquired new characteristics under Ottoman influence. In this new form, it continued to be exported worldwide and has retained its original features to this day.

3- CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

Carpet cleaning varies depending on the carpet's material and the type of dirt. Since this carpet is made from wool yarn dyed with natural dyes, chemical carpet shampoos or detergents should not be used. If any liquid is spilled on this carpet, first rinse the affected area thoroughly with a paper towel; then, lather up a bar of white soap and wipe the area with a cloth. It is also important to remember that immediate action is crucial when something is spilled on the carpet. If the spilled liquid remains on the carpet for a long time without being wiped away, the stain will penetrate the warp and become much more difficult to remove. Finally, we recommend that you entrust the cleaning of this carpet to a professional carpet cleaner you trust who specializes in hand-woven carpets. If you reside in Istanbul, you can contact us for carpet cleaning services.