Authentic Turkish Rugs

20 multicolor vintage konya kilim rug.

Authentic turkish rugs.

However it is difficult to decide which is the right shop. March 15 2016 at 8 52 am. Turkish rugs can be made of silk wool or a wool and cotton blend. 5 9 175 cm 330.

Turkish and oriental rugs authentic and eco friendly new arrivals. Made with traditional techniques natural materials and no superfluous markups. Rugs elsewhere are tied with a single fiber per vertical thread. Antique and vintage turkish rugs in particular are usually one of a kind so you get historically meaningful pieces that speak to you.

Each rug we carry is hand woven unique and authentic. They are an excellent investment that gets more valuable after. Turkish rugs are double knotted. The most famous address to buy handmade turkish carpets in istanbul is the sultanahmet area.

A turkish kilim rug is typically characterized by its flat woven texture while turkish hali rugs are usually knotted very intricately. It s widely believed from historians that the oldest kilim rug originated in çatalhöyük around 7 000 b c. They also come in wider variety of patterns with some being overdyed to help enhance the original patterns with a colour that brings it back to life. They are thicker than our kilims so are warmer and comfier under foot.

Near the middle of anatolia. In our online rug store you will find a carefully selected collection of kilim area rugs contemporary area rugs overdyed rugs vintage turkish rugs and oriental carpets kilim upholstered benches kilim and ikat pillow covers artisan furniture and more. These color changes are usually found in the background color of the rug. This is especially true in older oriental rugs.

4 6 137 cm l. You may notice slight color changes making thick or thin stripes in the rug. Handmade rugs and home goods from the world to your door. They are also almost always guaranteed to be hand knotted and hand woven so you can expect high quality rugs that can withstand the test of time.

In another article i explained the answer to the question of where to buy turkish carpets in istanbul. Free shipping easy returns and 25 off first purchase. Where to find authentic turkish rugs. Each piece of yarn is looped twice through the weft making the rug sturdier and more durable.

This is due to the change in dye lots of the wool when weaving the rug and how the color of the wool ages with light and atmosphere. Traditional turkish rugs are made a little like a carpet with a thick pile on the top.