Ushak Original Handwoven Turquoise Natural Dye Wool Rug 274x373 10.22 Square Meters - 10x14 ft

1- CARPET FEATURES

The warp and weft of this carpet are cotton, and the knots are made of wool yarn. The yarns are also produced entirely by hand using a distaff. 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 manner are called root-dyed yarns. Carpets made from root-dyed yarns gain a brighter appearance with use. Furthermore, this carpet is a high-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 2,100,000 hand knots were tied in the weaving of this carpet.

Weaving Type: Hand-Woven

Materials: Wool and Cotton

Knot Count and Type: 2,100,000 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 weaving and textile arts began to spread, and Uşak became an important carpet production center. Also, due to the capitulations that began during this period, envoys visiting the country were granted the right to trade, allowing Uşak carpets 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 by special weaving masters brought from the Azerbaijan region by Suleiman the Magnificent. These patterns were designed by ornamental artists and painters. Today, Uşak carpets are still used in homes and are also exhibited in palaces and museums.

3- CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

Carpet cleaning varies depending on the material of the carpet 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, first thoroughly blot the affected area with a paper towel; then, lather white bar soap and wipe the area 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 that you entrust the washing of this carpet to a professional carpet cleaner whom you trust and who specializes in hand-woven carpets. If you reside in Istanbul, you can contact us for carpet cleaning.