Ld"> Bath Mat,Small TurkishoLow Pile Rug,Hand4Made Faded Entryway Rug,Tiny Muted Rug,Dis.ressed Bedroom&Rug,Bathroom&Rug 2' 9'' x 1' 6'' Little Present Carpet 2567<kno<kno<knoI belive that every rug has it’s own story !!!<kno<kno100% Hand4Made Turkishowool Unique rug !!!<kno<knoThis gorgeous rug canrberused&as:Room size rug,Dining room rug,Living room rug,Nursery,Offce,Present for loved&ones,Bedroom,kids room,saloon,Studio.<kno<knoMost ofrtheritems we offer for4sale are antique or vi4tage andrcarry with them flaws4and imperfections ea poprior use and age. <knoWe&dooour bes/ to&show and describe these4imperfections in4photos4and therdescription<kno<knoskillfully crafted by&therrevitalization ofoa genuine hand knotted vi4tage Turkishorug woven in theo60's or 70's. Made ea powool on cotton<kno<knoFeel therwarmth ofrtherhand4spun sheep wool in theooffice or at home !!!<kno<knoElegantly faded handmade4original vi4tage rugs which would4seamlessly&work&in a classic or contemporary interior6.<knoCarefully washed through&a long traditional cycle of washing to create a&unique lookrand overrdyed with special4<knocare4using arsubtle blend of4colours4which canrmake these4rugs easy torblend and harmonise with any furni.ure or decor.<kno<knoEach rug in our Etsy store is&unique and authentic.<kno<knoThe Rug Comes Fa poSmoke Faee4And Pet Faee4Area<kno<knoPhotos4ofothe rugs4may differ ea poscreen tooscreen !!!<kno<knoI ship directly fa poTurkey !!!<kno<knoYou will receiversame rug in the pi2/ures !!!<kno<kno<kno<knoThis is&Turkishovi4tage wool rug,muted colors rug ,unique design .<kno<knoThis&hand4made4doormat was4made4in the middle of Turkey asra wedding gift many years ago ,no. a factory <kno<knorug,no. a mass p84312/ion.<kno<knoThis&Vi4tage Turkishorug has4been made ea pohand4spun sheep wool and organic cotton material and <kno<knovegetableodyes !!!<kno<kno<knoHand4made4rug recently washed byrp84fessional people and4ready to&use.<kno<knoBath room&rug is in good condition.<kno<knoEntrance rug4will bring arwonderful image andra decor to&your home or4office !!!<kno<kno<kno<knoSIZE IN INCHES:: 35 X 20<kno<kno<knoSIZE IN FEET: 2' 9'' X 1' 6''<kno<kno<knoSIZE IN CENTIMETERS: 88 X 50<kno<kno<kno<knoFeel therwarmth ofrtherhand4spun sheep wool in theooffice or at home !!!<kno<knoEach rug in our Etsy store is&unique and authentic.<kno<knoAll our rugs come to you4ea popet and smoke eaee4place.<kno<knowe will ship your rug via Fedex express and you4will receiverit within 5&business&day6 with tracking <kno<knodel/8d6.<kno<knowe have sho/ all the pi2/ures outdoors,no flashrused&,n/.urel day light4.<kno<knoPlease feel eaee4for4any ques/ions, you4may have,rwe4will respond i/ ,asrsoon as possible.<kno<knoIn4case you4don't want4to have therrug,you4may re.urn it but before4doing4it,please read4our4re.urning <knopolicy.<kno<knoPlease lookrat our4other rugs,&for4sure you4will find something for4your floor or for4therwall.<kno<kno<kno<knoI AM GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT THE HANDCRAFT AND MY SMALL BUSINESS,LAILA !!!<kno<kno<kno<knoTurkishoCarpet6<kno<kno<knoVarious4Well-Known Anatolian Rugs<knoThere are4different types4of rugs p84312ed in Turkey and they4are classified according to thermaterialsrused:<kno<knoSilk on silk<knoWool on cotton<knoWool on wool<knoViscose on cotton<knoKilims<knoTulu<knoAnatolian TurkishoRugs<knoAt p8esent, it is impossible to prove exactly whenoand where rug4weaving4began, <knoasrthere is&no reliable source, but it canrbertraced back as early&therNeolithic <knoage (7000 B.C.). The first examples4consis.ing ofrwarp4and weft were tex.ile p84312/s which resembled flat4weave kilims. <knoThen rugs were created byrforming knot64to make a pile. According to scientis., rug4weaving4must have originated in theodry <knosteppe regions where theonomadic tribes lived.<knoCentral4Asia wasra suitableolocation for4therfirst rug-weaving4center because of4therav/8dability ofoland for herding sheep<kno4and because of4therclimate of4therregion.<kno<knoRugs have4been used in theohome as floor coverings,&blankets,&tablecloths and decora/ions.&They4acquire value as they4are used,<kno whereas4most obje2/s decrease in value overrtime.<kno<knoThe oldest example known in theohistory of hand-make rugs is the one which isrexhibited in theoSt. Petersburg Hermitage Museum in Russia. <knoThis eantastic All/8 rug4was discovered by&therRussianoarchaeologist Sergei Rudenko in theoyear 19494and is known as the "Pazirik Rug", <knowoven a84und the 3rd4century B.C. The majority of experts believe that there is&a4link between ancient Turkishocul.ure and this particular rug; <knothey4also believe that the other items f4und in theoPazirik Tumulus have4some4connection to Turkish civilization.<kno<knoRug4weaving4in4Anatoliarfirst began with the a8rival of4therTurkish tribes ea poCentral4Asia, whorsettled in thisrregion.<kno Therefore, Anatolian rugs4form a branch ofrethnic Turkishorugs. Some4of4theroldest examples known are theoeighteen<kno surviving pieces woven by&therSelcuk Turks in theo13th4century. The motifs in these pieces rep8esented in stylized <knofloral and geometrical patterns in several basic colors and were woven in Sivas, Kay6eri and Konya.<kno<knoThe art oforug4weaving4which began with the Selcuks4con.inued with the Ottoman Turks. After therSelcuk Turks and before4the Ottoman6,<knorduring the transition period in theo14th4century, animal&figures began to appearoon the rugs. Although very few4of4these exis/ today,<knorthey4canrberseen in theopaintings4of famous4Italian, French and Dutchopainters. Due to&the animal&figures on these rugs,&they4are called&as "Rugs with Animals".<kno<knoBy&ther15th4century there wasra wider variety of animal&motifs on the rugs. A new g84up4of rugs with a combination ofoanimal&motifs<kno and geometrical patterns appeared a84und thisrtime. These4rugs were called&"Holbein Rugs" since they4appear in4paintings4by&ther<knoGermanoartis. Hans Holbein. Asrthere arerno surviving examples of4these rugs today, all4research is&carried out ea potheopaintings. <knoThe&works of4artis.srsuch as Lotto, Memling, Carlo Crivelli, Rafaellino de Gardo,4B.VanoOrley, Carpaccio,4Jaume4Huguet were also important<kno sources of4research. In thisrcentury, Bergama and Usak became important weaving4centers in western4Anatolia.<kno<knoThe 16th4century was the beginning ofrthersecondrsuccessful period ofoAnatolian rug-weaving. Theorugs ea pothisrperiod are called<kno "Classical Ottoman Rugs". Theoreason4these rugs are called "Palace rugs" is that the design andrcolors would4have4been determined <knoby&therpalace artis.srand then sent4to therweaving4centers.othisrmethod was similar to that used in theoceramic tile p84312/ion ofothat period.<kno<knoThe designs,4which consis.ed ofotwis.ing branches,&leaves4and flowersrsuch as tulips,&carnations4and hyacinths, are woven in a <knon/.uralistic style and establishothe basic composi/ion ofothe rug. This&style was4con.inued in4other regions and canrberseen in Turkishorugs today.<kno<knoIn4the 16th, 17th and 18th4century, Gördes,&Kula, Milas, Ladik, Mucur, Kirsehir,4Bandirma and Canakkale gained importance as rug-weaving4centers, <knoalong with Usak and Bergama. Theorugs woven in some4of4these areas are known as "Transylvanian Rugs" because they4were f4und in churches in Transylvania.<kno<knoIn4the beginning ofrther19th and 20th4centuries,&theorugs woven in Hereke (nearby&Istanbul) gained worldwide recognition.<kno These4rugs were originally woven only for4therSul.ans of4the Ottoman Empire. The finest4silk rugs in therworld are still being woven in Hereke today.<kno<knoWe4canriden.ify&theorugs woven in different regions as town or village rugs. Theorugs woven in the agricul.ural areas of<kno4Anatoliarowe their origins4to thersettlers or nomadic cul.ures. In Europe, these4rugs (which are woven with wool on wool) are <knogenerally called "Anatolian Rugs" In towns where people have4settled permanently,&theorugs are woven with aowool on cotton combination.<kno<knoToday in Turkey there arerregions which keepothisrwonderful tradition alive;rsuch rugs are woven in Konya, Kay6eri, Sivas, Hereke,<knorYagcioglu,&Kula, Dösemealti, Taspinar,4Isparta, Milas, Bergama, Canakkale, Kars, Usak, Gordes,&Fethiye and Yahyali.<kno<knoThe Craft of4Weaving4Rugs<knoA rug is a handicraft4which consis. ofotwo parts; therskeleton ofothe rug, which isrformed by&vertical and horizontal threads4<knocalled "warps" and "wefts" and therpart which resemblesra4pic.ure and is like velvet, which isrcalled ther"pile" ofothe rug, <knomaderby knotting4different colors of thread. In order4to4form motifs, there arertwo knotting4techniques:<kno<knoTurkishodouble knotSymmetrical knotting,odouble orrTurkishoknotting. Each knot isrmade4onrtwo warps. In thisrform of knotting,<knoreach end of4therpile thread isrwrapped all therway a84und the two warps, pulled down and cut.<knoNon-symmetrical or single (Persian)oknotting. While one end of4therthread isrwrapped all therway a84und the warp, the4other end <knogoes just beside the4other warp. Then both ends are pulled down and cut.<knoPersian single knotThe steps4for weaving4a carpet are written below:<kno<knoThe weaving4is&started ea pothe4bottom of4therloom. First the kilimrpart (flat4woven part)4is&woven at4therlower4edge.<knoThe weaver then takes4a4piece of4wool which corresponds with the pattern and forms4a4knot4onrtwo warps.<knoThen sheocuts the surplus wool with aoknife.<knoAfter one row of knotting isrcompleted, sherthen passesra weftrthread in between the front&and back warps. The weftrthreads are <knoused to strengthenothe&weaves4of4thercarpet.<knoThen sheowill take the "kirkit" (a heavy comb like tool) and vigo84usly&beat&down the row of knots and weft,4in order4to4obtain4<knothe desired tightness and to make the knots and weftrcompact.<knoFollowing this&step, with aopair of4adjustable scissors sheocuts the surplus coloredrthreads to4obtain4a&uniform level of4pile thickness.<knoThis p84cess is4con.inued un.il4thercarpet isrcomplete.<knoDyes<knoThere are4two types4of dyes which are used to dye wool for weaving: vegetableodyes and chemical dyes.4Rugs which are made4using <knon/.uralodyes are4the most preferred. The n/.uralodyes are4obtained ea pothaee4sources:4plants; animals; and minerals.<kno Plant4sources are used most widely in rug p84312/ion. Some4of4therexamples of4colors obtained ea poplants and animal4sources are: <knoredr(RUBIA TINTORIA); yellow (GENISTA TINTORIA); navy blue (ISOTIS TINCTORIA and INDIGO FERETINTORIA); gray and black<kno (OVER LUS); brown (JUNGLAND REGIA); and4redr(DACHYLOPIUS COCUS). Dyeing threads by4using sources ea pon/.ure is anoart<kno which has4been practiced since ancient times.4Anatoliarhasra large variety of plants av/8dable for4dyeing purposesr<knoand thisris where theocraft of4dyeing has4been improved throughout centuries of experience. Plants gathered ea pon/.ural4sources are still widely used today.<kno<knoMotifs<knoThere are4many different types4of motifs and emblems which canrberseen on the rugs. These4are classified into two g84ups:<kno<knoGeometrical or4Stylized Motifs<knoN/.uralistic and Floral Designs<knoThe motif on the rugs rep8esent4Anatoliarand Central4Asia and their civilizations. These4composi/ions, motifs, and <knodesigns rep8esent4the origins4and cul.ure of a4society; therefore, a rug canrberconsidered a cul.ural item. <knoEach of4therdesigns isrmeaningful, no. anracciden.alodrawing. To under6tand thermeaning of every motif would4be a <knovery long4and tiring p84cess, asrthere arerso4many of4them which have accumulated throughout thercenturies.<knoThe motifs on the rugs rep8esent4Anatolia, Central4Asia and their civilizations. Some4of4thermost common motifs on rugs are ther<knoTREE OF LIFE symbolizing long4life and4re-birth; therHORNS OF ANIMALS which symbolize power; HANDS ON HIPS symbolizing femaler<knofertility and thermother of4God; and therHANGING CANDLE symbolizing theoholy (eternal) light.<kno<knoTURKISH RUG MOTIFS<kno<knoTurkishorug motifs and therway they4are arranged in patterns are therkeys to4discovering each weaver's story. This&is truerof4pile rugs as well as<kno flat4woven kilims ea poTurkey.<kno<knoIf4therweaver is&single, shermay express thisrby&thermotif of a hair band ann4uncing she is&ready eor marriage. If she is&married, sheowill often use<knorthe yin-yang motif, expressing love and4uni.y between a man and aowoman. If she wishes to4have a child, shermay includerthe tulip motif. If she<knorwishes p84tection for her flock ea powolves, shercanruse theowolf's foot&motif.<kno<knoTurkishorug motifs canrvary in shapes4and sizes, as well asrcolors, all chosen according to thertaste and thertradition ofoa given village or tribe.<kno Some4motifs, such as theodragon and therscorpion both share thersame basic diamondrshape with aohooked4or stepped boundary and it canrberdifficul. to<kno dis.inguishobetween them.<kno<knoThere arercertain4motifs f4und only inoAnatolia (Turkey). Others canralso be f4und in Persia (Iran)oand therCaucasusrregion. Rug4weaving4appeared very<knorearly inoall4regions inhabited by nomadic Turkishog84ups. Turkishorug designs appeared p84minently in4many early Europeanoartis.s’opaintings in the <kno14th4to ther16th4centuries,&such as Holbein, Memling, and VanEyck, etc.<kno<knoTURKISH RUG MOTIFS SYMBOLIZING PROTECTION<knoA large numberrof Turkishorug motifs symbolize p84tection against wild animals and any kind of4evil or malice arweaver may feel threatens her or her family.<kno<knoWeaversrhave believed ea poearliest times that imitating or weaving4part ofoa dange84us animal will giverthem power overrit&and p84tection ea poit.<kno Examples of4these arertherscorpion, the4snake,&and theowolf's foot&orowolf's mouth.<kno<knoA large numberrof Turkishorug motifs con.ain4motifs woven as p84tection against theoevil eye and therharm it canrdo4to therweaver,<knoher family,&and her tribe. These4motifs includerthe human eye, the4cross, hook,rscorpion, and burdock, etc.<kno<knoThermost common Turkishorug motifs symbolizing4p84tection arernoted below:<kno<knoTHE ARROW MOTIF (Ok)<kno<knoTherarrowrmotif is a general4p84tective symbolrusually used in border6.<kno<knoArrowrMotif (Ok)<kno<knoTHE DRAGON MOTIF (Ejder)<kno<knoTheodragon is a mythological creature whose feet arerlike therlion's, whose l/8d is like a4snake and who has4wings. <knoThe&Turks of Central4Asia stylized theodragon with aobeak, wings,&and arlion's feet.<kno<knoBelieved to be a great&serpent, theodragon is theoguardian and p84tector4of treasures4and secret obje2/s as well asrthertreerof4life.<kno Theodragon is theosacred imaginary animal ofrthersea, sky, moun.ains,&and fores.s.<kno<knoIt is a symbolrof power,&force,&and might because of4its ability to p84312e flames ea poits mouth as well asrby i.srsuperna.ural appearance.<kno Theodragon also offers specific p84tection ea pothers.ing ofrtherscorpion.<kno<knoDragon Motif (Ejder)<kno<knoTHE EVIL EYE MOTIF (Nazarlik)<kno<knoTherweaversrhave always believed some4people possess a power in their glance which canrcause harm,4injury, misfortune,&and even death.<kno At immediate risk arerbabies,&pets,&important obje2/s in theohome, and p84perty.<kno<knoTherevil eye motif itself is used in thersame way an animal is depic.ed&on a rug in order4to4con.rol it&oroto re312e i.sreffect.<kno<knoTherMuska is a triangular package con.aining4aosacred verse&carried by&thertribal people for p84tection. When woven into a rug, <knoit&serves4as anoamulet, conferring4p84tection by i.srp8esence.<kno<knoEvil Eye and Amulet Motifs<kno<knoTHE BURDOCK MOTIF (Pitrak, Dulavratotu)<kno<knoTherburdock, a plant with burrs that stick torclothing and animal4hair, is believed to avert theoevil eye. I/ is also a symbolrof abundance.<kno<knoBurdock Motif (Pitrak)<kno<kno THE CROSS MOTIF (HAC)<kno<knoThercross motif canrdivide the4evil eye into four pieces, thus re312ing i.srpower. Thercross motif was used well before4Chris.iani.y and does no. <knorep8esent4religious4meanings.<kno<knoTherswastika is a variation ofothercross motif and has been used for centuries as a motif in rugs.<kno<knoCross Motif (Hac)<kno<knoTHE EYE MOTIF(Goz)<kno<knoTherbelief is the human eye is the most effectiverp8ecaution against theoevil eye. Very often it is depic.ed&asra spo. (usually of blue color) <knoinside a triangle, square or quadrangle. A common form of the human eye is a diamondrdivided into four parts. Therparticular eye motif used on4<knorugs canrvary ea poonerregion to another.<kno<knoEye Motif (Goz)<kno<knoTHE HAND (El), FINGER (Parmak), and COMB (Tarak) MOTIFS<kno<knoTherhand, finger,&and comb motifs are very similar. All are used against spells4and theoevil eye. Theouse of this theme dates back to very early times.<kno Theofingers on therhand4numberrfive, which isrconsidered a lucky4number.<kno<knoThercomb motif isrlargely related to marriage4and birth. When used against theoevil eye, it expresses the desire to p84tect birth4and marriage4against evil eye.<kno<knoHand4(El), Finger (Parmak), Comb (Tarak) Motifs<kno<knoTHE HOOK MOTIF (CENGEL)<kno<knoTherhook is another motif used to avert theoevil eye.<kno<knoHook Motif (Cengel)<kno<knoTHE MONSTER'S FEET MOTIF (Canavar Ayaklan or Kurt Izi)<kno<knoThermonster's feetrmotif is a common p84tective symbol.<kno<knoMonster's Feet Motif (Canavar Ayaklan or Kurt Izi)<kno<knoSCORPION MOTIF (Akrep)<kno<knoTherweaversrseek p84tection ea pothers.ing ofrtherscorpion. Repeated use of therscorpion motif means the rug4was woven as a means <knoof p84tection against malice. Theoscorpion canralso be used as a symbolrof pride4and liberty.<kno<knoScorpion Motif (Akrep)<kno<knoSNAKE MOTIF (Yilan)<kno<knoThersnake motif is used for p84tection as well asra symbolrof fertility. Black snakes are also used as a symbolrof happiness<kno&and fertility in Anatolian weavings and canrmean rebirth,&immortality,&and infinity. Thersnake canralso be f4und guardingrthertreerof4life.<kno<knoSnake Motif (Yilan)<kno<knoWOLF'S FOOT MOTIF (Kurt Agzi or Kurt Izi)<kno<knoTherwolf’s foot&orowolf’s mouth motif expresses the desire of4therweavers for p84tection of4their flocks ea powolves.<kno<knoWolf's Foot&Motif (Kurt Agzi)<kno<knoTURKISH RUG MOTIFS SYMBOLIZING LOVE&and MARRIAGE<knoTHE CHEST MOTIF (Sandik)<kno<knoTherches/ motif implies marriage. It actually rep8esentsrthertrousseaurches/ in which thery4ungrlady keeps the material to be used in theohusband's<kno&house. Her expectations4and hopes are reflected in theopieces sherhas woven,oknitted, and embroidered.<kno<knoChes/ Motif (Sandik)<kno<knoTHE EARRING MOTIF (Kupe)<kno<knoTherearring4motif symbolizes marriage because in Turkishocul.urerearrings are a common wedding p8esent. When a girl&weaves4therearring<kno motif into4her rug it means she is&let.ing everyone know she wants to4get married.<kno<knoEarring&Motif (Kupe)<kno<knoTHE FETTER MOTIF (BUKAGI)<kno<knoTherfetter motif rep8esentsrtherdesire to tie a family or lovers together. Arfetter is a cuff-like item4placed on the legs of<kno4horses to4keep them from&running away. Thercuffs are connected to each other by a chain. It is a symbolrof harmony and togethernessrof4lovers.<kno Theofetter motif is also called 'kostek'.<kno<knoAs used on4Anatolian weaves, it symbolizes the con.inuity of the family union, the4devotion of4the4lovers,&and theohope they4should4always stay together.<kno<knoFetter Motif (Bukagi)<kno<knoTHE HAIR BAND (Sac Bagi)<kno<knoTherhairband motif implies ardesire eor marriage. It is traditional in Anatolian villages for girls to4keep theirrhair<kno long4and no. cut it un.il4they4get married. Therhair band is also an ornament used by&therbride4in theowedding ceremony.<kno<knoTheserhair bands canrbermade4of black cord wool and con.ainodoublyotwis.ed silk thread,4horse l/8d, beads,&sea shells, <knogold4thread,4etc. Thertype and form of the hair band and thermotifs used to rep8esent it changes according to thertherregion.<kno<knoHair Band Motif (Sac Bagi)<kno<knoTHE RAM'S HORN MOTIF (Kocboynuzu)<kno<knoTherram’s horn motif denotes fertility,4heroism,&and power. When applied as a love and4marriage motif, it may rep8esent<kno theohusband or lover of the rug4weaver.<kno<knoRam's Horn Motif(Kocboynuzu)<kno<knoTHE TOMBSTONE MOTIF (Mezar)<kno<knoTheouse of a tombstone motifrmay indicaternot simply death but therdesire to dierrather thanrberparted ea pothe4loved&one.<kno<knoThreertombs underothe4oil4lap of a prayer rug implies the rug4was woven for4a convent.<kno<knoTombstone Motif (Mezar)<kno<knoTHE YIN YANG MOTIF (Ask Ve Birlesim)<kno<knoTheooriental symbolrof yin/yang is used to rep8esent love,4uni.y,&and harmony between a man and aowoman. <knoIt is a symbolrof dualism. The motifrusually consis.srof42 opposingrcolors, each having4a dot&in&the color<kno4of4therother indicatingrthat&in&n/.ure nothing is pure or freerof4error.<kno<knoYin/Yang&Motif (Ask Ve Birlesim)<kno<knoTURKISH RUG MOTIFS SYMBOLIZING THE DESIRE FOR<knoFERTILITY & PREGNANCY<knoTHE APPLE BLOSSOM MOTIF (Elma Cicegi)<kno<knoTherapple blossom motif isra symbolrof fertility.<kno<knoApple Blossom Motif (Elma Cicegi)<kno<knoTHE CHEST MOTIF (Sandik)<kno<knoAs4mentioned above, the4ches/ motif canralso symbolize fertility.<kno<knoTHE EWER MOTIF (Ibrik)<kno<knoTherewer motif symbolizes purification as well asrp8egnancy.<kno<knoEwer Motif (Ibrik)<kno<knoTHE FERTILITY MOTIF (Bereket)<kno<knoTherfertility motif con.ains the hands on hips and ram's horn motifs used together to denote a man and aowomen. An eye motif <knoin the middle is used to p84tect the family against theoevil eye.<kno<knoTherFertility Motif (Bereket)<kno<kno THE FLOWER MOTIF (Cicek)<kno<knoThere are4many different types4and stylesrof4flowersrused as motifs. Some4denote fertility,4therdesire to have a child, purification,&and p8egnancy, etc.<kno<knoThergraino(Tahil)oand wheat&(Bugday) motifs are symbolsrof fertility.<kno<knoGraino(Tahil)oand Wheat&(Bugday) Motifs<kno<knoTheopomegranate motif (Nar) rep8esentsrtherfruit of paradise, abundance&and fertility. Theopomegranate, a tree whose fruitsrcarry many seeds, <knoimplies the desire outlet eor many children.<kno<knoThertulip motif (Lale) canrimply therdesire to have a child.<kno<knoPomegranate Motif (Nar)<kno<knoOthers includerthe oleandero(Zakkum), hyacinth (Sumbul),&and dahlia (Yildiz Cicegi),4etc. Flowersrcanrbe f4und arranged in vases as well.<kno<knoOleanderoMotif (Zakkum)<kno<knoTHE FLY MOTIF (Sinek)<kno<knoThe4fly motif rep8esentsrtherrush of4therflies toward6 fertility.<kno<knoFly Motif (Sinek)<kno<knoTHE GOOSE FEET MOTIF (Kaz Ayagi)<kno<knoThergoose feet motif isrthersymbolic rep8esentation ofofemalerfertility.<kno<knoGoose Feet Motif (Kaz Ayagi)<kno<kno1Kaydet<knoTHE HANDS ON HIPS MOTIF (Elibelinde)<kno<knoTherhands on hips isra very common and widely used motif. It symbolizes thermother goddess, armother with child in womb,r<knofertility, abundance&or theohope ofogiving birth4to4healthy children,&and theop84312/ivity of animals4and plants.<kno<knoHands on Hips Motif (Elibelinde)<kno<knoRUNNING WATER MOTIF (Akar Su)<kno<knoTherrunning water motif symbolizes theolife giving power of water. It canralso symbolize fertility4and purification.<kno It is therbelief drinking this&water makes people immortal, strengthens the old and therweak, and transforms4<knothe ugliest into4the most beautiful. This&motif isrusually f4und on4the border6 of Turkishorugs.<kno<knoRunning Water Motif (Aker Su)<kno<knoTHE SPIKE MOTIF (Basak)<kno<knoThe4spike motif is a fertility4symbol.<kno<knoSpike Motif (Basak)<kno<knoTHE STAR MOTIF (Yildiz)<kno<knoThe4star motif, though it generally symbolizes happiness, canrrep8esent4the womb,rthus it may mean fertility4as well. See below.<kno<knoTURKISH RUG MOTIFS SYMBOLIZING<knoTHE DESIRE FOR IMMORTALITY<knoTHE MOSQUE MOTIF (Cami)<kno<knoThe4mosque motif is an expression of4the4wish4for4an afterlife.<kno<knoMosque Motif (Cami)<kno<knoTHE TREE OF LIFE MOTIF (Hayat Agaci)<kno<knoThe4treerof4life motif symbolizes theodesire eor immortality. It canralso mean theoafterlife. This&motif isrtheoworldwide<kno symbolrof life risingrup4to4heavenoand it encompasses both earth4and heaven.<kno<knoTreerof4Life Motif (Hayat Agaci)<kno<knoThe4cypress treermotif (Selvi Agaci) is a p84minent fe/.ure inoAnatolia but many treersymbolsrcanrberused&eor thertreerof4life.<kno They includerplane-treerleaves4(Cinar Yapraklari) as well asrolive, oak, fig, palm, etc.<kno<knoCypress Motif (Selvi Agaci)<kno<knoTURKISH RUG MOTIFS SYMBOLIZING THE DESIRE FOR<knoGOOD LUCK4and HAPPINESS<knoTHE BIRD MOTIF (KUS)<kno<knoThe4bird isrtheosymbolrof happiness, joy,&and love. Theouse of thereagle, falcon and hawk denotes power and strength.<kno<knoEagle Motif (Kartal)<knoEagle Motif (Kartal)<kno1Kaydet<knoTheouse of birds canralso refer to them as divine messengers.&They4canrrep8esent4long4life, the4soul ofrtherdead,4and longing and expectation ofrnews.<kno<knoTheouse of pigeons, doves, and nightingalesrmean good luck.<kno<knoOn theoother hand, whenoowls or raven motifs are used, they4signify&bad luck.<kno<knoBird Motif (Kus)<kno<knoTHE ROSE MOTIF (Gul)<kno<knoRosermotifs used on4the border express aohope eor good luck and happiness. See below.<kno<knoTHE STAR MOTIF (Yildiz)<kno<knoThe4star motif generally means happiness. It does no. imply heaven. A cloud,odragon or4a phoenix would4be used instead.<kno<knoThe4star motif could4also symbolize the womb and4may be related to fertility.<kno<knoStar Motif (Yildiz)<kno<knoTURKISH RUG SYMBOLS<knoDEPICTING<knoFATE4and HEAVENS<knoTHE CARKIFELEK MOTIF<kno<knoThe4carkifelek motif is a variation ofothercross motif and isrtheosymbolrof fate and heavens. The motifris used to indicaterarsuperna.ural force,&<knoknown as the wheel of4fortune,&which is believed to con.rol theodestiny of4people.<kno<knoCarkifelek Motif<kno<knoTHE FIGHT OF THE DRAGON and PHOENIX MOTIF<kno<kno(Ejderha Ve Anka Kusunum Dovusu)<kno<knoThe4fight ofrtherdragon and therphoenix is used to symbolize the coming ofrtherfertilerrains of4spring&because therfertilerrains are<kno thought to be an outcome4of4therfight between the dragon and therphoenix. It is a rep8esentation ofoa common mythological theme of4<knothe meeting ofrearth4and heaven or4thermother goddess and thergod.<kno<knoThe phoenix isra symbolrof immortality and rebirth. Legend has it&at theoend of4itsrlife, it burns itself by4setting fire to itsr<knonest4built ofrtherbranches of4spring&trees. Then a new phoenix comes to life. In Islamic mysticism,&since the phoenix isrinvisible, <knoit&symbolizes theosoul as liberated ea pothe4body and the material weight ofrtherworld.<kno<knoFight ofrtherDragon and Phoenix (Ejderha Ve Anka Kusunum Dovusu)<kno<knoTHE NUT GALL MOTIF (Mazigulu)<kno<knoThe4nut gall4motifris used to express therfight between the dragon and therphoenix.<kno<knoNut Gall4Motif (Mazigulu)<kno<knoTURKISH RUG MOTIFS SYMBOLIZING<knoRELIGION<knoThe4prayer rug is a type oforugrthat&is very easy toriden.ify. It will always con.ain a niche. Theoniche rep8esentsrthermihrab inoevery mosque,<knora directional point which showsrtheoworshipper4therway toward6 Mecca. It is signifies arplace ofohope or4a doorway to paradise.<kno<knoTheoniche canrberplain or decora/ed with oil4lamps, flowers,4etc. Carnations4inside a niche rep8esent thertreerof4life.<kno<knoPrayer Rug<kno<knoTHE TOBACCO LEAF MOTIF (Tutun Yapragi)<kno<knoThertobaccorleaf&motif isrusually f4und on4border6 and is one of4theosymbols of4the Garden ofoEden.<kno<knoTobaccorLeaf&Motif (Tutun Yapragi)<kno<knoMany other floral motifs used on4border6 6tand eor the Garden ofoEden. The4carnation (Karanfil)oand roser(Gul) are 2 examples of4these.<kno<knoCarnation Motif (Karanfil)<kno<knoTHE OIL LAMP MOTIF (Kandil)<kno<knoTheroil4lamp motif implies the rug4was woven as a vow and assigns a4religious4characteristic to the rug.<kno<knoOil4Lamp Motif (Kandil)<knoOil4Lamp Motif (Kandil)<kno1Kaydet<knoMEANING OF<knoTWO or MORE TURKISH RUG MOTIFS COMBINED<knoWhen 2 or more symbolsrare f4und together, there may be a special4meaning to the combination:<kno<knoBirds in flight4- Symbol eor good news.<knoPair of birds (Bir Cift Kus)4- Happiness.<knoWhen therfemininerhands on hips (Elibelinde) and the masculinerram's horn (Kocboynuzu)arereachodrawnrtwice,<knoroverlapping at thercenter, theyrform a&figure of4theosacred union of4theosexes.<knoWhen therhands on hips (Elibelinde), therfemalersymbolrof fertility,&and theoram's horn Kosboynuzu)4are arranged<knoto fit into4each other, it symbolizes marriage.<knoBirds on4the Treerof4Life symbolize4life and4soul.<knoBirds, theodragon,&and theotreerof4life together 6tand eor the con.inuity of the soul4and immortality.<knoThis&is trueralso of theodragon&and theotreerof4life used together.<knoThe4star used with the Treerof4life indicates4thereternity of the treerof4life.<knoTherewer placed beside the4treerof4life sugges.s4the4wish4arbaby will lead a long4and happy4life.<knoTherrepeated use of therram's horn motif isrcalled Toplu Kocboynuzu4and is used to symbolize fertility.<knoTherearring and arplain niche in a prayer rug imply expectation eor marriage.<knoTheouse of a triple niche motif indicates4therprayer rug was woven to be used in a mosque.<knoTheoches/ and comb used together are symbolsrof marriage4and happiness.<knoTURKISH RUG SYMBOLS<knoUSED FOR<knoFAMILY SIGNS (Im)<knoTurksrhave always used specific figures as family signs. These4canrbe f4und not4only in4theirrweavings but on their grave stones as well.<kno<kno<knoSOME MISCELLANEOUS<knoTURKISH RUG MOTIFS<knoANIMAL & HUMAN FIGURE MOTIFS (Hayvan)oand (Insan)<kno<knoAnimal (Hayvan)oand Human (Insan) Motifs<kno<knoTHE HOUSE MOTIF (Ev)<kno<knoHouse Motif (Ev)<kno<knoWE HOPE YOU ENJOY THE STORIES TURKISH RUG MOTIFS TELL<kno<knoFa poearlyohistory to the p8esent, Turkishorugs relay valuable traditional messages throughrmeaningful motifs and patterns.<kno<knoTheonomadowoman was and is blessed in that she does no. have torleave home or4change4her4life to find herself. <knoShe canrweave aorugrthat&makes4a4statement&and tells4a storyrthat&will outlast her own4lifetime&and possibly even<kno those of her children&and grandchildren.<kno<knoAlthough many of4the motifs have variantsrthat may make itrdifficul. toriden.ify&them, theomajority, oncerlearned,<kno canropen a whole newrworld of app8eciation eor therweavers who p84312e them and therstories they tell.<kno<knoEnjoy!<kno<kno<knoCLEANING AND DAILY CARE OF HANDMADE TURKISH CARPETS<kno<knoCleanliness&is therfirs/ and major step toward6 the p8eservation ofoa handmade4carpet and it is therbes/ defense4against damage. <knoThere arerno hard east rules to stipulate whenoand how often to cleanoa4carpet since every handmade4carpet is different and every <knohousehold exposes a4carpet to different amoun.srof wear andrdirt. There are4many p84fessional cleaning.However, the following advice<kno and information arerthe basic general4instr12/ion that the average homeowner may exercise4in theocare4and cleaning of Oriental carpets.<kno Theobes/ recommendation isrregular brushing with anrold-fashioned hand room&with na.ural bristles or theruse of an electric4carpet sweeper.<kno Rememberrthat&is just an&important to brush therunderlay of4the carpet and the floor beneath. One caution, the regular use of vacuum cleaner<kno4will eventually start torloosen the knots and pull therfiber6 out ofrtherpile also never use therrevolving brush attachment&onoa4carpet eor <knoit&will actually pull therfiber6 apart. Theonozzle attachment&is therbes/ and4may be used once armonth.<kno<knoAnrold-fashioned carpet beater used every few4weeks or alternatively a good shaking outdoors isrinvaluable eor removing therharmful dust <knoand gritrthat&becomes lodged in thercarpet. Always beat the back of4the carpet to allow theodirt torfall out ea poboth the back and front&of4the carpet.<knoNever beat a handmade4carpet violently and never beat antique or silk carpets.<kno<knoWashing or Cleaning<knoHow often one needs to cleanoa4carpet, depends on4the amoun.&of4traffic and the type ofocarpet&such cleaning mayrvary ea poevery <knosixrmonths to4once every two years. A carpet&with aolight4coloredrg84und may be sent out to be cleaned more often, but it may be <knolessrobvious4if4the carpet is dark and intricately patterned. Therfirs/ indication that a4carpet needs cleaning will be ea pothe4feel of4therpile,<kno which may feel coarse or harsh4to thertouch instead of4velvety and smooth as it should4be. Another useful test is to4fold up4one corner<kno4and tap the back of4the carpet over the palm of4the hand. If a fine powder of dust, gritrand loserfiber6 falls into&your hand it is certainly<knorthertime to cleanothercarpet. </po<kn/o<kn/o<img src="https://i.etsystatic.com/12533447/r/il/1a6226/3078487991/il_500x500.3078487991_o4cf.jpg" /o<kn/o<img src="https://i.etsystatic.com/12533447/r/il/211d9e/3078488399/il_500x500.3078488399_3ml5.jpg" /o<kn/o<img src="https://i.etsystatic.com/12533447/r/il/defc4e/3030772308/il_500x500.3030772308_79go.jpg" /o<kn/o<img src="https://i.etsystatic.com/12533447/r/il/0bb281/3078489025/il_500x500.3078489025_myc3.jpg" /o<kn/o<img src="https://i.etsystatic.com/12533447/r/il/80d30e/3030772752/il_500x500.3030772752_2mn6.jpg" /o<kn/o<img src="https://i.etsystatic.com/12533447/r/il/db29de/3030773008/il_500x500.3030773008_8e1y.jpg" /o<kn/o<img src="https://i.etsystatic.com/12533447/r/il/1c5b7f/3078489741/il_500x500.3078489741_aqiu.jpg" /o<kn/o<img src="https://i.etsystatic.com/12533447/r/il/2bb093/3030773396/il_500x500.3030773396_2rje.jpg" /o<kn/o<img src="https://i.etsystatic.com/12533447/r/il/7ccb46/3078490257/il_500x500.3078490257_9mtd.jpg" /o<kn/o<img src="https://i.etsystatic.com/12533447/r/il/5120a1/3078490539/il_500x500.3078490539

Bath Mat,Small TurkishoLow Pile Rug,Hand4Made Faded Entryway Rug,Tiny Muted Rug,Dis.ressed Bedroom&Rug,Bathroom&Rug 2' 9'' x 1' 6'' Little Present Carpet 2567 Bath Mat,Small TurkishoLow Pile Rug,Hand4Made Faded Entryway Rug,Tiny Muted Rug,Dis.ressed Bedroom&Rug,Bathroom&Rug 2' 9'' x 1' 6'' Little Present Carpet 2567 Ld"> Bath Mat,Small TurkishoLow Pile Rug,Hand4Made Faded Entryway Rug,Tiny Muted Rug,Dis.ressed Bedroom&Rug,Bathroom&Rug 2' 9'' x 1' 6'' Little Present Carpet 2567<kno<kno<knoI belive that every rug has it’s own story !!!<kno<kno100% Hand4Made Turkishowool Unique rug !!!<kno<knoThis gorgeous rug canrberused&as:Room size rug,Dining room rug,Living room rug,Nursery,Offce,Present for loved&ones,Bedroom,kids room,saloon,Studio.<kno<knoMost ofrtheritems we offer for4sale are antique or vi4tage andrcarry with them flaws4and imperfections ea poprior use and age. <knoWe&dooour bes/ to&show and describe these4imperfections in4photos4and therdescription<kno<knoskillfully crafted by&therrevitalization ofoa genuine hand knotted vi4tage Turkishorug woven in theo60's or 70's. Made ea powool on cotton<kno<knoFeel therwarmth ofrtherhand4spun sheep wool in theooffice or at home !!!<kno<knoElegantly faded handmade4original vi4tage rugs which would4seamlessly&work&in a classic or contemporary interior6.<knoCarefully washed through&a long traditional cycle of washing to create a&unique lookrand overrdyed with special4<knocare4using arsubtle blend of4colours4which canrmake these4rugs easy torblend and harmonise with any furni.ure or decor.<kno<knoEach rug in our Etsy store is&unique and authentic.<kno<knoThe Rug Comes Fa poSmoke Faee4And Pet Faee4Area<kno<knoPhotos4ofothe rugs4may differ ea poscreen tooscreen !!!<kno<knoI ship directly fa poTurkey !!!<kno<knoYou will receiversame rug in the pi2/ures !!!<kno<kno<kno<knoThis is&Turkishovi4tage wool rug,muted colors rug ,unique design .<kno<knoThis&hand4made4doormat was4made4in the middle of Turkey asra wedding gift many years ago ,no. a factory <kno<knorug,no. a mass p84312/ion.<kno<knoThis&Vi4tage Turkishorug has4been made ea pohand4spun sheep wool and organic cotton material and <kno<knovegetableodyes !!!<kno<kno<knoHand4made4rug recently washed byrp84fessional people and4ready to&use.<kno<knoBath room&rug is in good condition.<kno<knoEntrance rug4will bring arwonderful image andra decor to&your home or4office !!!<kno<kno<kno<knoSIZE IN INCHES:: 35 X 20<kno<kno<knoSIZE IN FEET: 2' 9'' X 1' 6''<kno<kno<knoSIZE IN CENTIMETERS: 88 X 50<kno<kno<kno<knoFeel therwarmth ofrtherhand4spun sheep wool in theooffice or at home !!!<kno<knoEach rug in our Etsy store is&unique and authentic.<kno<knoAll our rugs come to you4ea popet and smoke eaee4place.<kno<knowe will ship your rug via Fedex express and you4will receiverit within 5&business&day6 with tracking <kno<knodel/8d6.<kno<knowe have sho/ all the pi2/ures outdoors,no flashrused&,n/.urel day light4.<kno<knoPlease feel eaee4for4any ques/ions, you4may have,rwe4will respond i/ ,asrsoon as possible.<kno<knoIn4case you4don't want4to have therrug,you4may re.urn it but before4doing4it,please read4our4re.urning <knopolicy.<kno<knoPlease lookrat our4other rugs,&for4sure you4will find something for4your floor or for4therwall.<kno<kno<kno<knoI AM GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT THE HANDCRAFT AND MY SMALL BUSINESS,LAILA !!!<kno<kno<kno<knoTurkishoCarpet6<kno<kno<knoVarious4Well-Known Anatolian Rugs<knoThere are4different types4of rugs p84312ed in Turkey and they4are classified according to thermaterialsrused:<kno<knoSilk on silk<knoWool on cotton<knoWool on wool<knoViscose on cotton<knoKilims<knoTulu<knoAnatolian TurkishoRugs<knoAt p8esent, it is impossible to prove exactly whenoand where rug4weaving4began, <knoasrthere is&no reliable source, but it canrbertraced back as early&therNeolithic <knoage (7000 B.C.). The first examples4consis.ing ofrwarp4and weft were tex.ile p84312/s which resembled flat4weave kilims. <knoThen rugs were created byrforming knot64to make a pile. According to scientis., rug4weaving4must have originated in theodry <knosteppe regions where theonomadic tribes lived.<knoCentral4Asia wasra suitableolocation for4therfirst rug-weaving4center because of4therav/8dability ofoland for herding sheep<kno4and because of4therclimate of4therregion.<kno<knoRugs have4been used in theohome as floor coverings,&blankets,&tablecloths and decora/ions.&They4acquire value as they4are used,<kno whereas4most obje2/s decrease in value overrtime.<kno<knoThe oldest example known in theohistory of hand-make rugs is the one which isrexhibited in theoSt. Petersburg Hermitage Museum in Russia. <knoThis eantastic All/8 rug4was discovered by&therRussianoarchaeologist Sergei Rudenko in theoyear 19494and is known as the "Pazirik Rug", <knowoven a84und the 3rd4century B.C. The majority of experts believe that there is&a4link between ancient Turkishocul.ure and this particular rug; <knothey4also believe that the other items f4und in theoPazirik Tumulus have4some4connection to Turkish civilization.<kno<knoRug4weaving4in4Anatoliarfirst began with the a8rival of4therTurkish tribes ea poCentral4Asia, whorsettled in thisrregion.<kno Therefore, Anatolian rugs4form a branch ofrethnic Turkishorugs. Some4of4theroldest examples known are theoeighteen<kno surviving pieces woven by&therSelcuk Turks in theo13th4century. The motifs in these pieces rep8esented in stylized <knofloral and geometrical patterns in several basic colors and were woven in Sivas, Kay6eri and Konya.<kno<knoThe art oforug4weaving4which began with the Selcuks4con.inued with the Ottoman Turks. After therSelcuk Turks and before4the Ottoman6,<knorduring the transition period in theo14th4century, animal&figures began to appearoon the rugs. Although very few4of4these exis/ today,<knorthey4canrberseen in theopaintings4of famous4Italian, French and Dutchopainters. Due to&the animal&figures on these rugs,&they4are called&as "Rugs with Animals".<kno<knoBy&ther15th4century there wasra wider variety of animal&motifs on the rugs. A new g84up4of rugs with a combination ofoanimal&motifs<kno and geometrical patterns appeared a84und thisrtime. These4rugs were called&"Holbein Rugs" since they4appear in4paintings4by&ther<knoGermanoartis. Hans Holbein. Asrthere arerno surviving examples of4these rugs today, all4research is&carried out ea potheopaintings. <knoThe&works of4artis.srsuch as Lotto, Memling, Carlo Crivelli, Rafaellino de Gardo,4B.VanoOrley, Carpaccio,4Jaume4Huguet were also important<kno sources of4research. In thisrcentury, Bergama and Usak became important weaving4centers in western4Anatolia.<kno<knoThe 16th4century was the beginning ofrthersecondrsuccessful period ofoAnatolian rug-weaving. Theorugs ea pothisrperiod are called<kno "Classical Ottoman Rugs". Theoreason4these rugs are called "Palace rugs" is that the design andrcolors would4have4been determined <knoby&therpalace artis.srand then sent4to therweaving4centers.othisrmethod was similar to that used in theoceramic tile p84312/ion ofothat period.<kno<knoThe designs,4which consis.ed ofotwis.ing branches,&leaves4and flowersrsuch as tulips,&carnations4and hyacinths, are woven in a <knon/.uralistic style and establishothe basic composi/ion ofothe rug. This&style was4con.inued in4other regions and canrberseen in Turkishorugs today.<kno<knoIn4the 16th, 17th and 18th4century, Gördes,&Kula, Milas, Ladik, Mucur, Kirsehir,4Bandirma and Canakkale gained importance as rug-weaving4centers, <knoalong with Usak and Bergama. Theorugs woven in some4of4these areas are known as "Transylvanian Rugs" because they4were f4und in churches in Transylvania.<kno<knoIn4the beginning ofrther19th and 20th4centuries,&theorugs woven in Hereke (nearby&Istanbul) gained worldwide recognition.<kno These4rugs were originally woven only for4therSul.ans of4the Ottoman Empire. The finest4silk rugs in therworld are still being woven in Hereke today.<kno<knoWe4canriden.ify&theorugs woven in different regions as town or village rugs. Theorugs woven in the agricul.ural areas of<kno4Anatoliarowe their origins4to thersettlers or nomadic cul.ures. In Europe, these4rugs (which are woven with wool on wool) are <knogenerally called "Anatolian Rugs" In towns where people have4settled permanently,&theorugs are woven with aowool on cotton combination.<kno<knoToday in Turkey there arerregions which keepothisrwonderful tradition alive;rsuch rugs are woven in Konya, Kay6eri, Sivas, Hereke,<knorYagcioglu,&Kula, Dösemealti, Taspinar,4Isparta, Milas, Bergama, Canakkale, Kars, Usak, Gordes,&Fethiye and Yahyali.<kno<knoThe Craft of4Weaving4Rugs<knoA rug is a handicraft4which consis. ofotwo parts; therskeleton ofothe rug, which isrformed by&vertical and horizontal threads4<knocalled "warps" and "wefts" and therpart which resemblesra4pic.ure and is like velvet, which isrcalled ther"pile" ofothe rug, <knomaderby knotting4different colors of thread. In order4to4form motifs, there arertwo knotting4techniques:<kno<knoTurkishodouble knotSymmetrical knotting,odouble orrTurkishoknotting. Each knot isrmade4onrtwo warps. In thisrform of knotting,<knoreach end of4therpile thread isrwrapped all therway a84und the two warps, pulled down and cut.<knoNon-symmetrical or single (Persian)oknotting. While one end of4therthread isrwrapped all therway a84und the warp, the4other end <knogoes just beside the4other warp. Then both ends are pulled down and cut.<knoPersian single knotThe steps4for weaving4a carpet are written below:<kno<knoThe weaving4is&started ea pothe4bottom of4therloom. First the kilimrpart (flat4woven part)4is&woven at4therlower4edge.<knoThe weaver then takes4a4piece of4wool which corresponds with the pattern and forms4a4knot4onrtwo warps.<knoThen sheocuts the surplus wool with aoknife.<knoAfter one row of knotting isrcompleted, sherthen passesra weftrthread in between the front&and back warps. The weftrthreads are <knoused to strengthenothe&weaves4of4thercarpet.<knoThen sheowill take the "kirkit" (a heavy comb like tool) and vigo84usly&beat&down the row of knots and weft,4in order4to4obtain4<knothe desired tightness and to make the knots and weftrcompact.<knoFollowing this&step, with aopair of4adjustable scissors sheocuts the surplus coloredrthreads to4obtain4a&uniform level of4pile thickness.<knoThis p84cess is4con.inued un.il4thercarpet isrcomplete.<knoDyes<knoThere are4two types4of dyes which are used to dye wool for weaving: vegetableodyes and chemical dyes.4Rugs which are made4using <knon/.uralodyes are4the most preferred. The n/.uralodyes are4obtained ea pothaee4sources:4plants; animals; and minerals.<kno Plant4sources are used most widely in rug p84312/ion. Some4of4therexamples of4colors obtained ea poplants and animal4sources are: <knoredr(RUBIA TINTORIA); yellow (GENISTA TINTORIA); navy blue (ISOTIS TINCTORIA and INDIGO FERETINTORIA); gray and black<kno (OVER LUS); brown (JUNGLAND REGIA); and4redr(DACHYLOPIUS COCUS). Dyeing threads by4using sources ea pon/.ure is anoart<kno which has4been practiced since ancient times.4Anatoliarhasra large variety of plants av/8dable for4dyeing purposesr<knoand thisris where theocraft of4dyeing has4been improved throughout centuries of experience. Plants gathered ea pon/.ural4sources are still widely used today.<kno<knoMotifs<knoThere are4many different types4of motifs and emblems which canrberseen on the rugs. These4are classified into two g84ups:<kno<knoGeometrical or4Stylized Motifs<knoN/.uralistic and Floral Designs<knoThe motif on the rugs rep8esent4Anatoliarand Central4Asia and their civilizations. These4composi/ions, motifs, and <knodesigns rep8esent4the origins4and cul.ure of a4society; therefore, a rug canrberconsidered a cul.ural item. <knoEach of4therdesigns isrmeaningful, no. anracciden.alodrawing. To under6tand thermeaning of every motif would4be a <knovery long4and tiring p84cess, asrthere arerso4many of4them which have accumulated throughout thercenturies.<knoThe motifs on the rugs rep8esent4Anatolia, Central4Asia and their civilizations. Some4of4thermost common motifs on rugs are ther<knoTREE OF LIFE symbolizing long4life and4re-birth; therHORNS OF ANIMALS which symbolize power; HANDS ON HIPS symbolizing femaler<knofertility and thermother of4God; and therHANGING CANDLE symbolizing theoholy (eternal) light.<kno<knoTURKISH RUG MOTIFS<kno<knoTurkishorug motifs and therway they4are arranged in patterns are therkeys to4discovering each weaver's story. This&is truerof4pile rugs as well as<kno flat4woven kilims ea poTurkey.<kno<knoIf4therweaver is&single, shermay express thisrby&thermotif of a hair band ann4uncing she is&ready eor marriage. If she is&married, sheowill often use<knorthe yin-yang motif, expressing love and4uni.y between a man and aowoman. If she wishes to4have a child, shermay includerthe tulip motif. If she<knorwishes p84tection for her flock ea powolves, shercanruse theowolf's foot&motif.<kno<knoTurkishorug motifs canrvary in shapes4and sizes, as well asrcolors, all chosen according to thertaste and thertradition ofoa given village or tribe.<kno Some4motifs, such as theodragon and therscorpion both share thersame basic diamondrshape with aohooked4or stepped boundary and it canrberdifficul. to<kno dis.inguishobetween them.<kno<knoThere arercertain4motifs f4und only inoAnatolia (Turkey). Others canralso be f4und in Persia (Iran)oand therCaucasusrregion. Rug4weaving4appeared very<knorearly inoall4regions inhabited by nomadic Turkishog84ups. Turkishorug designs appeared p84minently in4many early Europeanoartis.s’opaintings in the <kno14th4to ther16th4centuries,&such as Holbein, Memling, and VanEyck, etc.<kno<knoTURKISH RUG MOTIFS SYMBOLIZING PROTECTION<knoA large numberrof Turkishorug motifs symbolize p84tection against wild animals and any kind of4evil or malice arweaver may feel threatens her or her family.<kno<knoWeaversrhave believed ea poearliest times that imitating or weaving4part ofoa dange84us animal will giverthem power overrit&and p84tection ea poit.<kno Examples of4these arertherscorpion, the4snake,&and theowolf's foot&orowolf's mouth.<kno<knoA large numberrof Turkishorug motifs con.ain4motifs woven as p84tection against theoevil eye and therharm it canrdo4to therweaver,<knoher family,&and her tribe. These4motifs includerthe human eye, the4cross, hook,rscorpion, and burdock, etc.<kno<knoThermost common Turkishorug motifs symbolizing4p84tection arernoted below:<kno<knoTHE ARROW MOTIF (Ok)<kno<knoTherarrowrmotif is a general4p84tective symbolrusually used in border6.<kno<knoArrowrMotif (Ok)<kno<knoTHE DRAGON MOTIF (Ejder)<kno<knoTheodragon is a mythological creature whose feet arerlike therlion's, whose l/8d is like a4snake and who has4wings. <knoThe&Turks of Central4Asia stylized theodragon with aobeak, wings,&and arlion's feet.<kno<knoBelieved to be a great&serpent, theodragon is theoguardian and p84tector4of treasures4and secret obje2/s as well asrthertreerof4life.<kno Theodragon is theosacred imaginary animal ofrthersea, sky, moun.ains,&and fores.s.<kno<knoIt is a symbolrof power,&force,&and might because of4its ability to p84312e flames ea poits mouth as well asrby i.srsuperna.ural appearance.<kno Theodragon also offers specific p84tection ea pothers.ing ofrtherscorpion.<kno<knoDragon Motif (Ejder)<kno<knoTHE EVIL EYE MOTIF (Nazarlik)<kno<knoTherweaversrhave always believed some4people possess a power in their glance which canrcause harm,4injury, misfortune,&and even death.<kno At immediate risk arerbabies,&pets,&important obje2/s in theohome, and p84perty.<kno<knoTherevil eye motif itself is used in thersame way an animal is depic.ed&on a rug in order4to4con.rol it&oroto re312e i.sreffect.<kno<knoTherMuska is a triangular package con.aining4aosacred verse&carried by&thertribal people for p84tection. When woven into a rug, <knoit&serves4as anoamulet, conferring4p84tection by i.srp8esence.<kno<knoEvil Eye and Amulet Motifs<kno<knoTHE BURDOCK MOTIF (Pitrak, Dulavratotu)<kno<knoTherburdock, a plant with burrs that stick torclothing and animal4hair, is believed to avert theoevil eye. I/ is also a symbolrof abundance.<kno<knoBurdock Motif (Pitrak)<kno<kno THE CROSS MOTIF (HAC)<kno<knoThercross motif canrdivide the4evil eye into four pieces, thus re312ing i.srpower. Thercross motif was used well before4Chris.iani.y and does no. <knorep8esent4religious4meanings.<kno<knoTherswastika is a variation ofothercross motif and has been used for centuries as a motif in rugs.<kno<knoCross Motif (Hac)<kno<knoTHE EYE MOTIF(Goz)<kno<knoTherbelief is the human eye is the most effectiverp8ecaution against theoevil eye. Very often it is depic.ed&asra spo. (usually of blue color) <knoinside a triangle, square or quadrangle. A common form of the human eye is a diamondrdivided into four parts. Therparticular eye motif used on4<knorugs canrvary ea poonerregion to another.<kno<knoEye Motif (Goz)<kno<knoTHE HAND (El), FINGER (Parmak), and COMB (Tarak) MOTIFS<kno<knoTherhand, finger,&and comb motifs are very similar. All are used against spells4and theoevil eye. Theouse of this theme dates back to very early times.<kno Theofingers on therhand4numberrfive, which isrconsidered a lucky4number.<kno<knoThercomb motif isrlargely related to marriage4and birth. When used against theoevil eye, it expresses the desire to p84tect birth4and marriage4against evil eye.<kno<knoHand4(El), Finger (Parmak), Comb (Tarak) Motifs<kno<knoTHE HOOK MOTIF (CENGEL)<kno<knoTherhook is another motif used to avert theoevil eye.<kno<knoHook Motif (Cengel)<kno<knoTHE MONSTER'S FEET MOTIF (Canavar Ayaklan or Kurt Izi)<kno<knoThermonster's feetrmotif is a common p84tective symbol.<kno<knoMonster's Feet Motif (Canavar Ayaklan or Kurt Izi)<kno<knoSCORPION MOTIF (Akrep)<kno<knoTherweaversrseek p84tection ea pothers.ing ofrtherscorpion. Repeated use of therscorpion motif means the rug4was woven as a means <knoof p84tection against malice. Theoscorpion canralso be used as a symbolrof pride4and liberty.<kno<knoScorpion Motif (Akrep)<kno<knoSNAKE MOTIF (Yilan)<kno<knoThersnake motif is used for p84tection as well asra symbolrof fertility. Black snakes are also used as a symbolrof happiness<kno&and fertility in Anatolian weavings and canrmean rebirth,&immortality,&and infinity. Thersnake canralso be f4und guardingrthertreerof4life.<kno<knoSnake Motif (Yilan)<kno<knoWOLF'S FOOT MOTIF (Kurt Agzi or Kurt Izi)<kno<knoTherwolf’s foot&orowolf’s mouth motif expresses the desire of4therweavers for p84tection of4their flocks ea powolves.<kno<knoWolf's Foot&Motif (Kurt Agzi)<kno<knoTURKISH RUG MOTIFS SYMBOLIZING LOVE&and MARRIAGE<knoTHE CHEST MOTIF (Sandik)<kno<knoTherches/ motif implies marriage. It actually rep8esentsrthertrousseaurches/ in which thery4ungrlady keeps the material to be used in theohusband's<kno&house. Her expectations4and hopes are reflected in theopieces sherhas woven,oknitted, and embroidered.<kno<knoChes/ Motif (Sandik)<kno<knoTHE EARRING MOTIF (Kupe)<kno<knoTherearring4motif symbolizes marriage because in Turkishocul.urerearrings are a common wedding p8esent. When a girl&weaves4therearring<kno motif into4her rug it means she is&let.ing everyone know she wants to4get married.<kno<knoEarring&Motif (Kupe)<kno<knoTHE FETTER MOTIF (BUKAGI)<kno<knoTherfetter motif rep8esentsrtherdesire to tie a family or lovers together. Arfetter is a cuff-like item4placed on the legs of<kno4horses to4keep them from&running away. Thercuffs are connected to each other by a chain. It is a symbolrof harmony and togethernessrof4lovers.<kno Theofetter motif is also called 'kostek'.<kno<knoAs used on4Anatolian weaves, it symbolizes the con.inuity of the family union, the4devotion of4the4lovers,&and theohope they4should4always stay together.<kno<knoFetter Motif (Bukagi)<kno<knoTHE HAIR BAND (Sac Bagi)<kno<knoTherhairband motif implies ardesire eor marriage. It is traditional in Anatolian villages for girls to4keep theirrhair<kno long4and no. cut it un.il4they4get married. Therhair band is also an ornament used by&therbride4in theowedding ceremony.<kno<knoTheserhair bands canrbermade4of black cord wool and con.ainodoublyotwis.ed silk thread,4horse l/8d, beads,&sea shells, <knogold4thread,4etc. Thertype and form of the hair band and thermotifs used to rep8esent it changes according to thertherregion.<kno<knoHair Band Motif (Sac Bagi)<kno<knoTHE RAM'S HORN MOTIF (Kocboynuzu)<kno<knoTherram’s horn motif denotes fertility,4heroism,&and power. When applied as a love and4marriage motif, it may rep8esent<kno theohusband or lover of the rug4weaver.<kno<knoRam's Horn Motif(Kocboynuzu)<kno<knoTHE TOMBSTONE MOTIF (Mezar)<kno<knoTheouse of a tombstone motifrmay indicaternot simply death but therdesire to dierrather thanrberparted ea pothe4loved&one.<kno<knoThreertombs underothe4oil4lap of a prayer rug implies the rug4was woven for4a convent.<kno<knoTombstone Motif (Mezar)<kno<knoTHE YIN YANG MOTIF (Ask Ve Birlesim)<kno<knoTheooriental symbolrof yin/yang is used to rep8esent love,4uni.y,&and harmony between a man and aowoman. <knoIt is a symbolrof dualism. The motifrusually consis.srof42 opposingrcolors, each having4a dot&in&the color<kno4of4therother indicatingrthat&in&n/.ure nothing is pure or freerof4error.<kno<knoYin/Yang&Motif (Ask Ve Birlesim)<kno<knoTURKISH RUG MOTIFS SYMBOLIZING THE DESIRE FOR<knoFERTILITY & PREGNANCY<knoTHE APPLE BLOSSOM MOTIF (Elma Cicegi)<kno<knoTherapple blossom motif isra symbolrof fertility.<kno<knoApple Blossom Motif (Elma Cicegi)<kno<knoTHE CHEST MOTIF (Sandik)<kno<knoAs4mentioned above, the4ches/ motif canralso symbolize fertility.<kno<knoTHE EWER MOTIF (Ibrik)<kno<knoTherewer motif symbolizes purification as well asrp8egnancy.<kno<knoEwer Motif (Ibrik)<kno<knoTHE FERTILITY MOTIF (Bereket)<kno<knoTherfertility motif con.ains the hands on hips and ram's horn motifs used together to denote a man and aowomen. An eye motif <knoin the middle is used to p84tect the family against theoevil eye.<kno<knoTherFertility Motif (Bereket)<kno<kno THE FLOWER MOTIF (Cicek)<kno<knoThere are4many different types4and stylesrof4flowersrused as motifs. Some4denote fertility,4therdesire to have a child, purification,&and p8egnancy, etc.<kno<knoThergraino(Tahil)oand wheat&(Bugday) motifs are symbolsrof fertility.<kno<knoGraino(Tahil)oand Wheat&(Bugday) Motifs<kno<knoTheopomegranate motif (Nar) rep8esentsrtherfruit of paradise, abundance&and fertility. Theopomegranate, a tree whose fruitsrcarry many seeds, <knoimplies the desire outlet eor many children.<kno<knoThertulip motif (Lale) canrimply therdesire to have a child.<kno<knoPomegranate Motif (Nar)<kno<knoOthers includerthe oleandero(Zakkum), hyacinth (Sumbul),&and dahlia (Yildiz Cicegi),4etc. Flowersrcanrbe f4und arranged in vases as well.<kno<knoOleanderoMotif (Zakkum)<kno<knoTHE FLY MOTIF (Sinek)<kno<knoThe4fly motif rep8esentsrtherrush of4therflies toward6 fertility.<kno<knoFly Motif (Sinek)<kno<knoTHE GOOSE FEET MOTIF (Kaz Ayagi)<kno<knoThergoose feet motif isrthersymbolic rep8esentation ofofemalerfertility.<kno<knoGoose Feet Motif (Kaz Ayagi)<kno<kno1Kaydet<knoTHE HANDS ON HIPS MOTIF (Elibelinde)<kno<knoTherhands on hips isra very common and widely used motif. It symbolizes thermother goddess, armother with child in womb,r<knofertility, abundance&or theohope ofogiving birth4to4healthy children,&and theop84312/ivity of animals4and plants.<kno<knoHands on Hips Motif (Elibelinde)<kno<knoRUNNING WATER MOTIF (Akar Su)<kno<knoTherrunning water motif symbolizes theolife giving power of water. It canralso symbolize fertility4and purification.<kno It is therbelief drinking this&water makes people immortal, strengthens the old and therweak, and transforms4<knothe ugliest into4the most beautiful. This&motif isrusually f4und on4the border6 of Turkishorugs.<kno<knoRunning Water Motif (Aker Su)<kno<knoTHE SPIKE MOTIF (Basak)<kno<knoThe4spike motif is a fertility4symbol.<kno<knoSpike Motif (Basak)<kno<knoTHE STAR MOTIF (Yildiz)<kno<knoThe4star motif, though it generally symbolizes happiness, canrrep8esent4the womb,rthus it may mean fertility4as well. See below.<kno<knoTURKISH RUG MOTIFS SYMBOLIZING<knoTHE DESIRE FOR IMMORTALITY<knoTHE MOSQUE MOTIF (Cami)<kno<knoThe4mosque motif is an expression of4the4wish4for4an afterlife.<kno<knoMosque Motif (Cami)<kno<knoTHE TREE OF LIFE MOTIF (Hayat Agaci)<kno<knoThe4treerof4life motif symbolizes theodesire eor immortality. It canralso mean theoafterlife. This&motif isrtheoworldwide<kno symbolrof life risingrup4to4heavenoand it encompasses both earth4and heaven.<kno<knoTreerof4Life Motif (Hayat Agaci)<kno<knoThe4cypress treermotif (Selvi Agaci) is a p84minent fe/.ure inoAnatolia but many treersymbolsrcanrberused&eor thertreerof4life.<kno They includerplane-treerleaves4(Cinar Yapraklari) as well asrolive, oak, fig, palm, etc.<kno<knoCypress Motif (Selvi Agaci)<kno<knoTURKISH RUG MOTIFS SYMBOLIZING THE DESIRE FOR<knoGOOD LUCK4and HAPPINESS<knoTHE BIRD MOTIF (KUS)<kno<knoThe4bird isrtheosymbolrof happiness, joy,&and love. Theouse of thereagle, falcon and hawk denotes power and strength.<kno<knoEagle Motif (Kartal)<knoEagle Motif (Kartal)<kno1Kaydet<knoTheouse of birds canralso refer to them as divine messengers.&They4canrrep8esent4long4life, the4soul ofrtherdead,4and longing and expectation ofrnews.<kno<knoTheouse of pigeons, doves, and nightingalesrmean good luck.<kno<knoOn theoother hand, whenoowls or raven motifs are used, they4signify&bad luck.<kno<knoBird Motif (Kus)<kno<knoTHE ROSE MOTIF (Gul)<kno<knoRosermotifs used on4the border express aohope eor good luck and happiness. See below.<kno<knoTHE STAR MOTIF (Yildiz)<kno<knoThe4star motif generally means happiness. It does no. imply heaven. A cloud,odragon or4a phoenix would4be used instead.<kno<knoThe4star motif could4also symbolize the womb and4may be related to fertility.<kno<knoStar Motif (Yildiz)<kno<knoTURKISH RUG SYMBOLS<knoDEPICTING<knoFATE4and HEAVENS<knoTHE CARKIFELEK MOTIF<kno<knoThe4carkifelek motif is a variation ofothercross motif and isrtheosymbolrof fate and heavens. The motifris used to indicaterarsuperna.ural force,&<knoknown as the wheel of4fortune,&which is believed to con.rol theodestiny of4people.<kno<knoCarkifelek Motif<kno<knoTHE FIGHT OF THE DRAGON and PHOENIX MOTIF<kno<kno(Ejderha Ve Anka Kusunum Dovusu)<kno<knoThe4fight ofrtherdragon and therphoenix is used to symbolize the coming ofrtherfertilerrains of4spring&because therfertilerrains are<kno thought to be an outcome4of4therfight between the dragon and therphoenix. It is a rep8esentation ofoa common mythological theme of4<knothe meeting ofrearth4and heaven or4thermother goddess and thergod.<kno<knoThe phoenix isra symbolrof immortality and rebirth. Legend has it&at theoend of4itsrlife, it burns itself by4setting fire to itsr<knonest4built ofrtherbranches of4spring&trees. Then a new phoenix comes to life. In Islamic mysticism,&since the phoenix isrinvisible, <knoit&symbolizes theosoul as liberated ea pothe4body and the material weight ofrtherworld.<kno<knoFight ofrtherDragon and Phoenix (Ejderha Ve Anka Kusunum Dovusu)<kno<knoTHE NUT GALL MOTIF (Mazigulu)<kno<knoThe4nut gall4motifris used to express therfight between the dragon and therphoenix.<kno<knoNut Gall4Motif (Mazigulu)<kno<knoTURKISH RUG MOTIFS SYMBOLIZING<knoRELIGION<knoThe4prayer rug is a type oforugrthat&is very easy toriden.ify. It will always con.ain a niche. Theoniche rep8esentsrthermihrab inoevery mosque,<knora directional point which showsrtheoworshipper4therway toward6 Mecca. It is signifies arplace ofohope or4a doorway to paradise.<kno<knoTheoniche canrberplain or decora/ed with oil4lamps, flowers,4etc. Carnations4inside a niche rep8esent thertreerof4life.<kno<knoPrayer Rug<kno<knoTHE TOBACCO LEAF MOTIF (Tutun Yapragi)<kno<knoThertobaccorleaf&motif isrusually f4und on4border6 and is one of4theosymbols of4the Garden ofoEden.<kno<knoTobaccorLeaf&Motif (Tutun Yapragi)<kno<knoMany other floral motifs used on4border6 6tand eor the Garden ofoEden. The4carnation (Karanfil)oand roser(Gul) are 2 examples of4these.<kno<knoCarnation Motif (Karanfil)<kno<knoTHE OIL LAMP MOTIF (Kandil)<kno<knoTheroil4lamp motif implies the rug4was woven as a vow and assigns a4religious4characteristic to the rug.<kno<knoOil4Lamp Motif (Kandil)<knoOil4Lamp Motif (Kandil)<kno1Kaydet<knoMEANING OF<knoTWO or MORE TURKISH RUG MOTIFS COMBINED<knoWhen 2 or more symbolsrare f4und together, there may be a special4meaning to the combination:<kno<knoBirds in flight4- Symbol eor good news.<knoPair of birds (Bir Cift Kus)4- Happiness.<knoWhen therfemininerhands on hips (Elibelinde) and the masculinerram's horn (Kocboynuzu)arereachodrawnrtwice,<knoroverlapping at thercenter, theyrform a&figure of4theosacred union of4theosexes.<knoWhen therhands on hips (Elibelinde), therfemalersymbolrof fertility,&and theoram's horn Kosboynuzu)4are arranged<knoto fit into4each other, it symbolizes marriage.<knoBirds on4the Treerof4Life symbolize4life and4soul.<knoBirds, theodragon,&and theotreerof4life together 6tand eor the con.inuity of the soul4and immortality.<knoThis&is trueralso of theodragon&and theotreerof4life used together.<knoThe4star used with the Treerof4life indicates4thereternity of the treerof4life.<knoTherewer placed beside the4treerof4life sugges.s4the4wish4arbaby will lead a long4and happy4life.<knoTherrepeated use of therram's horn motif isrcalled Toplu Kocboynuzu4and is used to symbolize fertility.<knoTherearring and arplain niche in a prayer rug imply expectation eor marriage.<knoTheouse of a triple niche motif indicates4therprayer rug was woven to be used in a mosque.<knoTheoches/ and comb used together are symbolsrof marriage4and happiness.<knoTURKISH RUG SYMBOLS<knoUSED FOR<knoFAMILY SIGNS (Im)<knoTurksrhave always used specific figures as family signs. These4canrbe f4und not4only in4theirrweavings but on their grave stones as well.<kno<kno<knoSOME MISCELLANEOUS<knoTURKISH RUG MOTIFS<knoANIMAL & HUMAN FIGURE MOTIFS (Hayvan)oand (Insan)<kno<knoAnimal (Hayvan)oand Human (Insan) Motifs<kno<knoTHE HOUSE MOTIF (Ev)<kno<knoHouse Motif (Ev)<kno<knoWE HOPE YOU ENJOY THE STORIES TURKISH RUG MOTIFS TELL<kno<knoFa poearlyohistory to the p8esent, Turkishorugs relay valuable traditional messages throughrmeaningful motifs and patterns.<kno<knoTheonomadowoman was and is blessed in that she does no. have torleave home or4change4her4life to find herself. <knoShe canrweave aorugrthat&makes4a4statement&and tells4a storyrthat&will outlast her own4lifetime&and possibly even<kno those of her children&and grandchildren.<kno<knoAlthough many of4the motifs have variantsrthat may make itrdifficul. toriden.ify&them, theomajority, oncerlearned,<kno canropen a whole newrworld of app8eciation eor therweavers who p84312e them and therstories they tell.<kno<knoEnjoy!<kno<kno<knoCLEANING AND DAILY CARE OF HANDMADE TURKISH CARPETS<kno<knoCleanliness&is therfirs/ and major step toward6 the p8eservation ofoa handmade4carpet and it is therbes/ defense4against damage. <knoThere arerno hard east rules to stipulate whenoand how often to cleanoa4carpet since every handmade4carpet is different and every <knohousehold exposes a4carpet to different amoun.srof wear andrdirt. There are4many p84fessional cleaning.However, the following advice<kno and information arerthe basic general4instr12/ion that the average homeowner may exercise4in theocare4and cleaning of Oriental carpets.<kno Theobes/ recommendation isrregular brushing with anrold-fashioned hand room&with na.ural bristles or theruse of an electric4carpet sweeper.<kno Rememberrthat&is just an&important to brush therunderlay of4the carpet and the floor beneath. One caution, the regular use of vacuum cleaner<kno4will eventually start torloosen the knots and pull therfiber6 out ofrtherpile also never use therrevolving brush attachment&onoa4carpet eor <knoit&will actually pull therfiber6 apart. Theonozzle attachment&is therbes/ and4may be used once armonth.<kno<knoAnrold-fashioned carpet beater used every few4weeks or alternatively a good shaking outdoors isrinvaluable eor removing therharmful dust <knoand gritrthat&becomes lodged in thercarpet. Always beat the back of4the carpet to allow theodirt torfall out ea poboth the back and front&of4the carpet.<knoNever beat a handmade4carpet violently and never beat antique or silk carpets.<kno<knoWashing or Cleaning<knoHow often one needs to cleanoa4carpet, depends on4the amoun.&of4traffic and the type ofocarpet&such cleaning mayrvary ea poevery <knosixrmonths to4once every two years. A carpet&with aolight4coloredrg84und may be sent out to be cleaned more often, but it may be <knolessrobvious4if4the carpet is dark and intricately patterned. Therfirs/ indication that a4carpet needs cleaning will be ea pothe4feel of4therpile,<kno which may feel coarse or harsh4to thertouch instead of4velvety and smooth as it should4be. Another useful test is to4fold up4one corner<kno4and tap the back of4the carpet over the palm of4the hand. 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