Usak Original Hand-Woven Navy Blue Natural Dye Wool Rug 240x300 7.20 Square Meters - 8x10 ft

1- CARPET FEATURES

The warp and weft of this carpet are cotton, and the knots are wool yarn. The yarns are entirely produced by hand using a drop spindle (kirman). The wool yarns used in the knots are dyed using root dyes, meaning natural materials. For example, to obtain the red color, 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. Carpets made from root-dyed yarns gain a brighter appearance with use. Furthermore, this carpet is a top-quality carpet 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 1,300,000 hand knots were tied in the weaving of this carpet.

Weaving Type: Hand-Knotted

Materials: Wool and Cotton

Number and Type of Knots: 1,300,000 Hand knots and Turkish Knot

Pile Height: 4 mm

2- HISTORY OF THE CARPET

The emergence of Uşak carpets dates back to the 15th century. During this period in the Ottoman Empire, carpet making and weaving arts began to spread, and Uşak became an important carpet production center. Also, during this period, thanks to the right to trade granted to ambassadors who came to the country as a result of the capitulations, Uşak carpets began to gain recognition abroad.

Uşak Carpets gained significant importance during the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, and new qualities and patterns unique to Uşak 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 Uşak 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 is spilled on this carpet, 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 remembered 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 that you entrust the cleaning of this carpet to a professional carpet cleaner whom you trust and who specializes in cleaning hand-knotted carpets. If you reside in Istanbul, you can contact us for carpet cleaning.