Sultani Floral Runner Original Hand Woven Gray Vegetable Dyed Wool Carpet 0.82x330 2.71 Square Meters - 2x10 ft
P-030500
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| Color: | Gray |
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| Pattern: | Sultani |
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0.82x330 (cm) 2x10 (ft) |
| m2: | 2.71 m2 |
| Pile Height: | 5 mm |
1- CARPET FEATURES
The warp and weft of this carpet are cotton, and the knots are made of wool yarn. The yarns are entirely handmade using a kirman (drop spindle). The wool yarns used in the knots are dyed with root dyes, i.e., natural materials. For example, to achieve red color, 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. Carpets made from root-dyed yarns become brighter with use. Furthermore, this carpet is of superior quality 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 450,000 hand knots were tied in the weaving of this carpet.
Weaving Type: Hand-Woven
Materials: Wool and Cotton
Number and Type of Knots: 450,000 Hand Knots and Turkish Knot
Pile Height: 5 mm
2- HISTORY OF THE CARPET
Sultani carpets are an important part of the rich carpet weaving tradition of the Ottoman Empire. These carpets were produced especially in the 16th and 17th centuries for use in Ottoman palaces and important venues. These carpets were woven with high-quality materials and very meticulous craftsmanship. Moreover, they were produced specifically for the residences of Ottoman palace inhabitants and high-ranking diplomats, and for palace rooms.
These carpets 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 reflect the aesthetic value of the carpet and also carry traces from the period in which they were woven. Today, Sultani carpets are generally colorful; they are produced in a style that will harmonize with both modern and classic furniture.
3- CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Carpet cleaning varies according to the carpet's material and the type of dirt. Since this carpet 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 carpet, the affected area should first be thoroughly rinsed with a paper towel; then, white bar soap should be lathered, and the area should be wiped with a cloth. It should also be noted that immediate 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, the stain will penetrate the warp and become much more difficult to remove. Finally, we recommend entrusting the washing of this carpet to a professional carpet cleaner whom you trust and who cleans hand-woven carpets. If you reside in Istanbul, you can contact us for carpet cleaning.
