Uşak Original Hand-Woven Beige Root-Dyed Wool Rug 0.62x0.93 0.58 Square Meters - 2x3 ft

1- CARPET FEATURES

The warp and weft of this rug are cotton, and the knots are made of wool yarn. The yarns are entirely hand-spun using a spindle. The wool yarns used for the knots are root-dyed, meaning natural materials were used for coloring. For example, to achieve the red color, wool yarns are boiled with rose petals, and the yarn takes on the color of the rose petals; yarns dyed in this manner are called root-dyed yarns. Rugs made from root-dyed yarns gain a brighter appearance with use. Furthermore, this rug is a high-quality rug in terms of weaving density and is woven with a Turkish knot, also known as a double knot technique; this feature makes it more durable and gives it a longer lifespan compared to Persian rugs. Finally, approximately 350,000 hand knots were made in the weaving of this rug.

Weaving Type: Hand-Woven

Materials: Wool and Cotton

Number and Type of Knots: 350,000 Hand knots and Turkish Knot

Pile Height: 4 mm

2- HISTORY OF THE CARPET

The emergence of Uşak rugs dates back to the 15th century. During this period in the Ottoman Empire, carpet weaving and textile arts began to spread, and with this period, Uşak became an important carpet production center. Thanks to the right to trade granted to ambassadors who came to the country as a result of the capitulations that began in this period, Uşak carpets also started to gain recognition abroad.

Uşak carpets gained significant importance during the reign of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, and new qualities and patterns specific to Uşak were woven with special weaving masters brought by Sultan Suleiman from the Azerbaijan region. These patterns were designed by ornamental artists and painters. Today, Uşak carpets are still used in homes and are also exhibited in palaces and museums.

3-CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

Carpet cleaning varies depending on the material of the carpet and the type of dirt. Since this rug is made of wool yarns dyed with root dyes, carpet 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 carpet for a long time without being wiped, the stain will penetrate the warp and become much harder to remove. Finally, we recommend having this rug cleaned by a professional carpet cleaner whom you trust and who specializes in hand-woven rugs. If you reside in Istanbul, you can contact us for carpet cleaning.