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Standart quality carpets

admin — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 06:55:18 +0000

Besides the standart quality carpets produced in different regions in Turkey, there are better quality ,tighter-knotted carpets woven by using the same kind of material and motifs.

Carpets are textile products

admin — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 06:53:28 +0000

Carpets are textile products, Turkish handmade carpets have always had patterns suitable for the specific nature of the materials and knotting used. Another special characteristic of Turkish handmade carpets is the use of the double knot or Gordes knot. Although designs and and patterns change and diversify, the Turkish carpet always retains its historical and traditional features.

Handmade knotted carpets are used as rugs, carpets, serve as tent screens, paintings, cradle and sofa covers, wall hangings and prayer rugs.

A beautiful high quality handmade carpet increases in value as it used and walked on it; for the carpet’s knots tighten, making it more brilliant and valuable

NUMBER OF KNOTS

admin — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:17:35 +0000

The quantity of knots per sq/cm indicates the quality of the carpet. The more knots it means the quality is better.
Standart for wool carpets is 36 double knots per sq/cm. 64 per/cm for the silk carpets.

What is carpet’s base

admin — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:16:33 +0000

This is the most fundamental part of a carpet and there are 3 vital stages of making a carpet
1) Creation
2) Weaving the knots
3) Lock and weave the knots to the base this is commonly known as “Weft”.

WHAT IS A CARPET AND KILIM

admin — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:14:44 +0000

The carpet and a kilim is a way of life, eye-straining work, with thousands of years heritage. A carpet is made up of thousands of knots. When you find out these masterpieces have been handmade by the ladies who have very clean hearts you will appreciate the importance of this art work.