Ushak Original Hand-Woven Burgundy Natural Dye Wool Rug 0.61x0.93 0.67 Square Meters - 2x3 ft

1- CARPET FEATURES

The warp and weft of this carpet are cotton, and the knots are made of wool yarn. The yarns are entirely produced by hand using a drop spindle. The wool yarns used in the knots are dyed with root dyes, meaning 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 petals; yarns dyed in this way are called root-dyed yarns. Carpets produced from root-dyed yarns gain a brighter appearance with use. Furthermore, 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 350,000 hand knots were tied in the weaving of this carpet.

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 Ushak carpets dates back to the 15th century. During this period in the Ottoman Empire, carpet making and weaving arts began to spread, and with this period, Ushak 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 also began in this period, our Ushak carpets began to appear abroad.

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

3- CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

Carpet cleaning varies according to the material of the carpet and the type of dirt. Since this carpet is made of wool yarns dyed with root dyes, chemical carpet shampoos or detergents should not be used. If any liquid is spilled on this carpet, first thoroughly rinse the affected area with a paper towel; then, lather white bar soap and wipe the area with a cloth. It should also be noted that urgent 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 off, the stain penetrates the warp and becomes much more difficult to remove. Finally, we recommend that you have this carpet washed by a professional carpet cleaner whom you trust and who washes hand-woven carpets. If you reside in Istanbul, you can contact us for carpet cleaning.