About handmade rugs

Origins, weaving techniques and how to care for a carpet that should outlive you.

Turkish Carpet Craftmanship

The weaving was traditionally carried out by the women and girls of the family when they were not busy with other tasks. Thus it mainly took place in late summer, when the ewes give little milk, or…

The Origin of Carpets

Though the question of the origin of the carpets is still under dispute, the hypothesis is that they were first produced in the region extending from the Caucasus, western Turkestan, and central Asia…

Cleaning And Daily Care Of Handmade Turkish Carpets

Cleanliness is the first and major step towards the preservation of a handmade carpet and it is the best defense against damage. There are no hard fast rules to stipulate when and how often to clean…