Sultani Binbirgece Original Hand-Woven Navy Blue Vegetable Dyed Wool Carpet 174x240 4.18 Square Meters - 5x8 ft

1- RUG 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 natural 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 petal; yarns dyed in this manner are called natural-dyed yarns. Rugs made from natural-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 600,000 hand knots were tied in the weaving of this rug.

Weaving Type: Hand-woven

Materials: Wool and Cotton

Knot Count and Type: 600,000 Hand knots and Turkish Knot

Pile Height: 5 mm

2- HISTORY OF THE RUG

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

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 rugs. These motifs reflect the aesthetic value of the rug while also bearing traces of the period in which they were woven. Today, Sultani rugs are typically colorful; they are produced in a style that harmonizes with modern and classic furniture.

3-CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

Rug cleaning varies depending on the rug's material and the type of dirt. Since this rug is made from natural-dyed wool yarns, rug 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, a white bar soap should be lathered, and the area should be wiped with a cloth. It should also be noted that immediate intervention is crucial when something is spilled on the rug. If the spilled liquid remains on the rug for a long time without being wiped, the stain penetrates the warp and becomes much more difficult to remove. Finally, we recommend that you entrust the washing of this rug to a professional rug cleaner whom you trust and who specializes in hand-woven rugs. If you reside in Istanbul, you can contact us for rug cleaning.