Sultani Binbirgece Original Hand-woven Beige Root-Dyed Wool Rug 102x151 1.54 Square Meters - 3x5 ft

1- RUG FEATURES

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 using natural dyes, i.e., natural materials. For example, to obtain the color red, 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 natural-dyed yarns. Rugs made from natural-dyed yarns gain a brighter appearance with use. Furthermore, this rug is a top-quality rug in terms of weaving density and is woven using 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 325,000 hand knots were made in the weaving of this rug.

Weaving Type: Hand-Knotted

Materials: Wool and Cotton

Knot Count and Type: 325,000 Hand knots and Turkish Knot

Pile Height: 5 mm

2- HISTORY OF THE RUG

Sultani rugs are an important part of the rich rug weaving tradition of the Ottoman Empire. These rugs were produced especially for use in Ottoman palaces and important venues in the 16th and 17th centuries. These rugs were woven with high-quality materials and very meticulous craftsmanship. Moreover, they were specially produced for the residences and palace rooms of palace residents and high-ranking diplomats of the Ottoman Empire.

These rugs generally bear traces of the cultural and artistic traditions of the Ottoman Empire. Flowers, tree motifs, geometric patterns, and figurative symbols are the motifs used in Sultani rugs. These motifs reflect the aesthetic value of the rug and also bear traces of the period in which they were woven. Today, Sultani rugs are usually colorful and produced in a style that will harmonize with modern and classic furniture.

3-CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

Rug cleaning varies depending on the material of the rug and the type of dirt. Since this rug is made of wool yarns dyed with natural dyes, rug shampoos or detergents containing chemicals should not be used. If any liquid is spilled on this rug, the affected area should first be thoroughly blotted with a paper towel; then, the area should be wiped with a cloth using lathered white bar soap. It should also be noted that immediate intervention is very important when something is spilled 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 washed by a professional rug cleaner whom you trust and who specializes in hand-knotted rugs. If you live in Istanbul, you can contact us for rug cleaning.