Sultani One Thousand and One Nights Original Hand-Woven Gray Root-Dyed Wool Rug 243x301 7.31 Square Meters - 7x10 ft

1- RUG FEATURES

The warp and weft of this rug are cotton, and its knots are made of wool yarn. The yarns are also produced entirely by hand using a spindle. The wool yarns used in the knots are dyed with root dyes, i.e., 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 petal; yarns dyed in this way are called root-dyed yarns. Rugs made from root-dyed yarns acquire 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 1,125,000 hand knots were tied in the weaving of this rug.

Weaving Type: Hand-Knotted

Materials: Wool and Cotton

Number and Type of Knots: 1,250,000 Hand knots and Turkish Knots

Pile Height: 5 mm

2- HISTORY OF THE RUG

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

These rugs 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 rug but also bear traces of the period in which they were woven. Today, Sultani carpets are generally colorful; they are produced in a style that will harmonize with modern and classic furniture.

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 shampoo or detergent containing chemical substances 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 rug 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 cleaning of this rug to a professional carpet cleaner whom you trust and who specializes in hand-knotted rugs. If you reside in Istanbul, you can contact us for carpet cleaning.