Turkish carpets conquer the hearts of not only aesthetes, but also people for whom beauty is a secondary category. Contemplating the man-made work of the eastern masters, it is impossible to remain indifferent. The magical power possessed by Turkish carpets envelops the astringent smell of workshops in which these magnificent masterpieces have been woven for many centuries. They interweave history, traditions, will, character, hope and an unquenchable thirst for beauty.
Turkish carpet weaving is considered the oldest craft. Annals keep evidence of the first found carpet of the 13th century, and by the 17th century this art had reached the pinnacle of popularity. Each region of Turkey carefully preserves the secrets of craftsmanship. It is known that fabrics are dyed only with natural dyes, sheep’s wool, cotton or silk are used to
make carpets , and yarn is fastened with a double knot. All other subtleties of amazing work are known only to a small circle of people who pass them from generation to generation. Turkish masters are not united in large corporations, each manufacturer is unique. They say that finding two identical carpets is impossible. Great news for collectors of exclusive items, isn't it.
“Turkish carpets, handmade!” - invitingly shouting signs of carpet benches. Passing by is not worth it. And even if it’s quite obvious that you can’t afford such a luxury today, you should think about a beautiful tomorrow, in which there will probably be a place for more than one carpet creation. By the way, it is strongly not recommended to choose Turkish carpets, photos of which abound on the net, in online catalogs - you need and can touch this art with your hands. Cozy, durable, refined, luxurious - when the fingers glide over the woven and woven work of oriental masters, the soul blisses.
Turkish carpets delight the look with magnificent ornamentation, bizarre arabesques, color richness and color. Masters often use red tulips in decorative motifs - a sacred Turkish flower that personifies greatness. By the way, red is the favorite color of Turkish artisans, symbolizing wealth. In the manufacture of gilded and silver threads are also used, which are woven into the ornament. The saturation of colors, the fantasy of the patterns turns the carpet into a standard of design art, which is impossible to repeat and adopt.
Carpet-weaving centers are famous all over the world - in the areas of Kare, Konya, Kula, the best Turkish carpets are made, for which processing enterprises supply about tens of thousands of tons of sheep wool. In the area of Hereke, unique silk carpets with amazing
floral ornaments are produced
, the raw materials for them are supplied from Bursa. Of course, the price of such sophistication is high, but justified. There are one million knots per square meter of silk carpet. It’s not worth talking about the term of operation - any Turkish carpet will serve for decades faithfully. Nevertheless, to give yourself the luxury in which the master has invested part of his soul - the best of pleasure.