One of the most expensive and colorful souvenirs in Turkey is Turkish carpets, the history of which goes back to ancient times and is a well-known element of folk art. Handmade Turkish carpets are rightly considered one of the most beautiful and popular with both antique and modern models. These carpets are considered a true work of art. If you bought such a rug on vacation, take a piece of the culture of the Turkish population with you. From the picture on the carpet you can see in which region this carpet was made.
Classic Turkish Carpet - This is A Classic Turkish Carpet, which contains art, understated luxury, beauty combined with warmth and comfort.
One of the most popular types is shaggy, a long-pile carpet that is up to 7 cm long. They have the properties of heat and sound insulation and are absolutely hypoallergenic.
Unlike shaggy ones, there is the so-called Kilim carpet - carpet with no fluff, which has a smooth surface with different patterns. They are durable, practical and offer excellent thermal insulation.
What materials do Turkish carpets weave from? - Wool made from natural wool. Wool products have long been popular and are still relevant and in demand today.
Silk - With these carpets, both the base and the pile are made of silk. The main advantage is its strength, so silk is expensive. Turkish silk rugs are known around the world for their unique beauty and impeccable quality.
Carpet made of viscose are combined with cotton thread. Visually viscose and silk coatings are similar. Different from the density of the knots. A multitude of models, colors and sizes cannot be calculated.
Cashmere - Cashmere fiber is made from fluff that is combed by the goats neck and belly. Cashmere is incredibly warm, but at the same time gentle and light. Cashmere is an expensive material.
What is the advantage of Turkish carpets? - Turkish carpets are made from environmentally friendly materials that do not cause allergic reactions.
A main and essential difference is the knot. Turkish carpet masters use symmetrical double knots, which makes the carpet more durable. The ornamentation of Turkish carpets becomes clearer through denser knitting. Knitting density on wool carpets from 12 knots per square centimeter and on silk carpets from 30 knots
The unique pattern is not only of very high quality, but also allows you to determine the area of carpet production.
Regions where carpets are woven - Silk carpets with floral patterns are woven in the city of Kherek, 60 km from Istanbul. Craftsmen tie about a million knots in 1s q.m. Herek also weaves wool carpets, which are also decorated with floral ornaments.
West: In western Anatolia, the city of Usak is the center of carpet weaving, where a more complex ornament is used. In Central Anatolia, silk carpets are also woven in the Kayseri region, which are not inferior to the Hereke carpets. Copies of old cotton-based carpets are made in the Konya region.
Why our partners? - OUR partners have a large selection of hand-knitted carpets of all kinds, which were made by artisans from all regions of Turkey. Sales assistants help you choose quality products at affordable prices in a friendly atmosphere.
How and where can Tourwix Travel help? - At our partner shop you can pay in cash in any currency such as Rubles, Turkish Lira or Euros. The goods are available with a receipt from "Tax Free", which gives the buyer the right to return part of the money paid for taxed goods when leaving Turkey at the airport.
After visiting our partner shop, you can make further purchases in the desired shopping center (Outlet Deepo, Mall of Antalya or Agora) for a maximum of 2.5 hours.
Recommended pick-up times: in the morning from 9:00 a.m., in the afternoon from 1:00 p.m., in the evening from 7:00 p.m.
+90 242 322 55 55 |
