Carpets are textile products
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
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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. 