Turkish Rugs

Beautiful hand woven Tribal and Village Turkish Rugs and Carpets are one of the honoured rugs known for their complex knots per square meter, more knots a Turkish rug has superior will be its design and weavings. Turkish rugs are available in diverse design and sizes from large rugs to smaller designs according to the region and the tribal group who organized them. Turkish rugs mainly differ in compliance with the materials, designing and technique used in their creation. Turkish rugs prepared from the fine natural silks are most expensive in market.

At present, it is impossible to prove exactly when and where rug weaving began, as there is no reliable source, but it can be traced back as early the Neolithic age (7000 B.C.). The first examples consisting of warp and weft were textile products which resembled flat weave kilims. Then rugs were created by forming knots to make a pile. According to scientist, rugs weaving must have originated in the dry steppe regions where the nomadic tribes lived. Central Asia was a suitable location for the first rug-weaving center because of the availability of land for herding sheep and because of the climate of the region.

Rug weaving in Anatolia first began with the arrival of the Turkish tribes from Central Asia, who settled in this region. Therefore, Anatolian rugs form a branch of ethnic Turkish rugs. Some of the oldest examples known are the eighteen surviving pieces woven by the Selcuk Turks in the 13th century. The motifs in these pieces represented in stylized floral and geometrical patterns in several basic colors and were women in Sivas, Kayseri and the capital Konya. 

The art of rug weaving which began with the Selcuks continued with the Ottoman Turks. After the Selcuk Turks and before the Ottomans (during the transition period in the 14th century) animal figures began to appear on the rugs.

Hands made carpets are generally called after the region or town where they are manufactured. Contemporary carpets are made in various sizes and with combinations of various materials.

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Rugs come from all over the world. The Middle East is well known for their Persian rugs while America is well known for the Native rugs. However, Europe is one continent that is never really thought of for rugs, until you look into the history of Turkish rugs.

This style dates back to 7000BC and is all due to the migration of tribes between Europe and Asia. Turkey actually sits on the Silk Road and there are still many styles that are still handmade today although many are now done through industrial units.

The designs of the Turkish Rug are very bold and beautiful. Originally, goat hair was used because it was so durable and they made bedding and floor coverings, like rugs. However, as wool and silk were created and became better known, they were used for the rugs. Wool was the most popular due to the soft feeling and ability to dye a variety of colors. The soft material was also extremely strong.

Many of the rugs are in bold colors that can be found naturally since the dye was originally made through the use of plants. Yellows, browns, reds, blues and blacks are extremely popular in the traditional rugs from Turkey although other colors are now used today.

The patterns used on Turkish rugs are religious symbols and designs. When they were originally being made, it was a nomadic tradition to weave the symbols into the products and this grew as weaving became better known around the country. Floral patterns and motifs that are geometrical are now also popular and they look extremely similar to Persian rug patterns. These patterns usually have a meaning behind them.

Turkish rugs will last a very long time, as long as you know how to look after them. It is important to ensure that they stay clean because the dirt can damage the fibers. The dirt can be removed by using a broom regularly. The rugs should never be washed in a machine, as it will seriously damage the fibers, even if you find one made out of the traditional goat hair. If you are going to wash a Turkish rug yourself, you should always do it gently and by hand.

These rugs can be expensive but you should know that you are paying for the high quality. These rugs can last you your whole life and more. You may be able to find an original Turkish rug now in an antique store.

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