Uşak Original Hand-Woven Red Root Dye Wool Rug 0.62x0.94 0.58 Square Meters - 2x3 ft

1- CARPET FEATURES

The warp and weft of this rug are cotton, and the knots are wool yarn. The yarns are entirely hand-spun using a spindle. The wool yarns used in the knots are dyed with root dyes, meaning natural materials. For example, to achieve the red color, the 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. 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 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 350,000 hand knots were tied 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 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. Also, 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, our Ushak carpets started 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 depending on the carpet's material and the type of dirt. Since this carpet is made of wool yarns dyed with root dyes, carpet shampoos or detergents containing chemicals should not be used. If any liquid spills on this carpet, the affected area should first be thoroughly blotted with a paper towel; then, a cloth should be used to wipe the area with foamed white bar soap. It should also be noted that immediate intervention is very important when something spills on the carpet. If the spilled liquid remains on the carpet for a long time without being wiped, the stain penetrates the warp and becomes much more difficult to remove. Finally, we recommend entrusting the cleaning of this carpet to 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.