Sultani Floral Original Hand-Woven Beige Vegetable-Dyed Wool Rug 207x289 5.98 Square Meters - 7x10 ft

1- CARPET FEATURES

The warp and weft of this carpet are cotton and the knots are wool yarn. The yarns were also produced entirely by hand using a drop spindle. The wool yarns used in the knots were dyed with madder, i.e., natural materials. For example, to obtain 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-dyed yarns. Carpets produced from madder-dyed yarns become brighter with use. On the other hand, this carpet is a high-quality carpet 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 carpets. Finally, approximately 1,000,000 hand knots were made in the weaving of this carpet.

Weaving Type: Hand-Woven

Materials: Wool and Cotton

Number and Type of Knots: 1,000,000 Hand knots and Turkish Knot

Pile Height: 5 mm

2- HISTORY OF THE CARPET

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

These carpets 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 carpets. These motifs not only reflect the aesthetic value of the carpet but also bear traces from the period in which they were woven. Today, Sultani carpets are generally produced in colorful, modern, and classic styles that will harmonize with furniture.

3- CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

Carpet cleaning varies depending on the material of the carpet and the type of dirt. Since this carpet is made of wool yarns dyed with madder, chemical-containing carpet shampoo or detergent should not be used. If any liquid is spilled on this carpet, the affected area should first be thoroughly rinsed with a paper towel; then, the affected area should be wiped with a cloth by lathering white bar soap. It should also be noted that immediate intervention is very important when something is spilled on the carpet. If the spilled liquid remains on the carpet for a long time without being wiped, the stain will penetrate the warp and become much more difficult to remove. Finally, we recommend that you entrust the washing of this carpet to a professional carpet cleaner whom you trust and who washes hand-woven carpets. If you reside in Istanbul, you can contact us for carpet washing services.