Veziri Original Hand Woven Runner Anthracite Vegetable Dyed Wool Carpet 0.82x300 2.46 Square Meters - 3x10 ft

1-CARPET FEATURES

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

Weaving Type: Hand-Woven

Materials: Wool and Cotton

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

Pile Height: 5 mm

2-CARPET HISTORY

The production of Veziri carpets began in the 16th century. These carpets were generally used, as their name suggests, in the homes and rooms of Ottoman Viziers. These carpets, used in the palaces and residences of Viziers, reflect the aesthetic understanding of Ottoman carpet making. At that time, they were produced in the Uşak, Hereke, and Kayseri regions, which were centers of carpet making. Today, Veziri carpets, which contain more colorful and diverse motifs, harmonize with both modern and classical furniture.

3-CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

Carpet cleaning varies depending on the material of the carpet and the type of dirt. Since this carpet is made from wool yarns dyed with root dyes, chemical-containing carpet shampoos or detergents 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 noted that immediate intervention is crucial when something is spilled on the carpet. If the spilled liquid remains on the carpet for a long time without being wiped, the stain penetrates the warp and becomes much more difficult to remove. Finally, we recommend entrusting 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.