How are Turkish rugs made?

The vintage oriental Turkish rugs are originally made using the double knot. The rugs are woven to be used in homes or tents while the kilims were originally rugs worn by nomadic people over their clothes for warmth, which is why they still resemble clothing. This is also one of the reasons why you see rugs with an Oriental look to them. 

Can I put an oriental rug in the washing machine?

We do not recommend you to put your oriental rug in the washing machine because it can harm the organic colors and handmade knotting of the rugs. Rather than putting it in the washing machine, you can scrub them lightly with a vinegar and water solution and regularly vacuum them. If you want to do a deep cleaning, you can give your vintage oriental rug to a professional rug cleaning service.

How to identify oriental rugs?

To identify oriental rugs, there are some steps to follow:

1. A cloth tag that says "Hand Made in Turkey" or "Hand Made in Konya" is sometimes sewed into one corner of the rug. You can almost certainly be certain that this rug is handcrafted.
2. Wool pile is almost always used in handmade carpets. Threads can be seen on the back of your rug.
3. Look for irregularities in the colored knots on the rug's backside. Some places may appear to be slightly thicker than others.

Modern decorating with oriental rug

You can use your oriental rugs in many creative ways at your home. You can cover an entire wall with rugs or hang smaller rugs to make a room look cozier. You can also place rugs under your furniture for decoration or even on top of some pieces like couches and tables if they are big enough for it. Modern decoration creates a contrast with your oriental rug and creates a beautiful merge of cultures in your living room. To create this look, you can check our handmade antique rug collections!