The story behind Turkish rugs

Who doesn't know them, the Turkish rugs! Turkish rugs have a rich past. These days, these rugs are known worldwide for their impressive knotwork, which really lifts the quality. This results in wonderful examples! We'll take you on a journey through the story behind Turkish hand-knotted rugs in this blog. Are you curious already? Read on!

Fly with Turkish rugs back in time

The story of a rug that can fly you everywhere seems too good to be true, but the rug has indeed made a world journey in the past! In the past, the rug was seen as an important trading commodity between Asia and Europe. The trade route often went through Turkey since Constantinople served as the capital and was known as a gateway between Asia and Europe. The Constantinople we know today is still a world city and is better known as Istanbul. This is why you can still find many beautiful old Oriental rugs in the museums of Istanbul from the former Constantinople. These Oriental rugs are still being produced and sold these days, so you can admire these masterpieces in your own living room!

Turkish hand-knotted rugs

Did you know that the oldest rug in the world is the Pazyryk carpet and is approximately 2,400 years old! This rug has characteristics that we still find in the production of Turkish rugs. The authentic Turkish knots are still used. The knotting of the rug is what makes Turkish rugs so unique. There are 2 knots that stand out: the Turkish knot and the Persian knot (which is used in Iran). The Persian knot can be found in Persian rugs. Both are of exquisite value. A knotted rug is made with more than 250,000 knots per rug! The number of knots processed into a rug determines the quality. The rugs are knotted entirely by hand. Hence the name: Turkish hand-knotted rug.

What makes such a 'Turkish rug' so special?

In addition to the fact that such a Turkish rug is entirely hand-knotted, the pile height is also a clear indicator of quality. The wool is cut after knotting. The lower the pile, the higher the quality. It's often said that the quality of Turkish hand-knotted rugs can be recognised by the pile height.

What makes such a 'Turkish rug' unique is the variation in colour tone! The colour of a Turkish rug seems to change when the angle of the sun changes. This makes the rug appear lighter or darker at certain times. In addition, the Turkish rug is also known as a kilim rug. Most producers work with a fixed symbol or pattern. This is why you often see the same rugs back in the shop. However, Turkish hand-knotted rugs are unique and don't follow guidelines regarding fixed patterns. That's why you'll never find the same Turkish hand-knotted rugs in the shop. All Turkish hand-knotted rugs are made of wool. A wool rug has properties that rug lovers will love! Your feet are always warm, the rug is antibacterial, it lasts a long time, feels lovely soft and is almost impossible to stain! Now you're probably thinking, I want a Turkish rug too! Then check out the website to discover which Turkish hand-knotted rug suits you best!