Hereke

1- Characteristics of the carpet

The weft and warrant of this carpet is wool yarn with cotton nodes. The yarns are also produced completely using kirman. On the other hand, this carpet is a top quality carpet in terms of woven frequency, and the Turkish node is also woven with a double node technique; Thanks to this feature, it is more durable and has a longer life compared to Iranian carpets. Finally, approximately 1,250,000 hand node was thrown in the weaving of this carpet.

Weaving Type: Hand Weaving

Ingredients: Wool, Bamboo and Cotton

Number and Type: 1,250,000 Hand Node and Turkish Node

Hav height: 8 mm

2- History of the carpet

Hereke carpet is one of the most important examples of Turkey's traditional carpet weaving art. The history of the Hereke carpet dates back to the Ottoman Empire and these carpets gained a great reputation, especially in the 19th century. Hereke is a district of Kocaeli in the east of Istanbul. Here, carpet weaving art developed under the auspices of the Ottoman palace.

Firstly in 1843, the sultan of the period was founded by Sultan Abdülmecid Hereke Factory-i Humayun Buyke Carpets began to be produced for the decoration of the palaces. Today, it is possible to see the Hereke carpets produced in this factory in Beylerbeyi, Çırağan and Dolmabahçe palaces.

With the Republican era, Hereke carpets were in demand both in the domestic and internationally fields. Today, Hereke carpets are highly valued by both collectors and carpet enthusiasts. In addition, these carpets have adapted to modern times with the protection of traditional techniques and the integration of innovative designs, thus continuing to live cultural heritage.

Hereke carpets have been accepted as an important representative of Ottoman art and culture, not only a floor cover throughout history. Each is a unique work of art with its elegant patterns and skillful weaving.

3-FREE INSTALLATION

Carpet cleaning varies according to the material of the carpet and the type of dirt. In the cleaning of this carpet, the carpet shampoo or detection containing chemicals should not be used. When any liquid is poured on this carpet, the relevant part is first thoroughly rinsed with a paper towel; Afterwards, white mold soap is foaming and the part of a cloth should be wiped. It should not be forgotten that emergency intervention is very important when something is poured on the carpet. If the spilled liquid remains for a long time without wiped on the carpet, the stain goes down to the warrant and becomes much more difficult to exit. Finally, we recommend that you give it to a professional carpet washing that you trust and wash the carpet carpet. If you are residing in Istanbul, you can contact us for carpet cleaning.