One-of-a-kind vintage rug, flatwoven in Usak, Turkey

Dimensions: 3’6″ x 10’4″ (109 cm x 317 cm)

Jetmir has been professionally cleaned; age-related wear and natural inconsistencies are inherent in these unique, handcrafted vintage rugs.

One-of-a-kind vintage rug, flatwoven in Usak, Turkey

Jetmir has been professionally cleaned; age-related wear and natural inconsistencies are inherent in these unique, handcrafted vintage rugs.

• Only one in stock
• 100% wool pile on cotton foundation
• Dimensions: 3’6″ x 10’4″ (109 cm x 317 cm)
• Color palette: crimson red, navy, slate gray, cream, magenta, cornflower blue, camel, spiced pumpkin orange

Motifs

• A variation of motifssimple, tribal, bold, and colorfulall hailing from the Anatolian region (modern-day Turkey)
• Lined with a repeating set of four medallions to create multiple points of visual interest and direction
• A hexagonal shape (also known as a lozenge) represents the female form and fertility
• Artisanal and tribal, geometric designs feature angular edges and simple shapeslike diamonds, squares, lattices, and stylized animals
• A geometric, step-like pattern which expresses the primitive, artisanal qualities of weaving from nomadic cultures

Region of Origin

Usak, located just west of central Anatolia, is known for carpets marking the rise of what scholars call the Turkish carpet design revolution. This refers to the transition from angular, geometric designs to the more organic, curvilinear designs found in Persian carpetsresembling Ottoman art and architecture.

Material Details

Wool is the most widely used fiber in Turkish rug design. Not only is it plentiful in supply, its durable, long-lasting, and softso its super comfy to walk and relax on. This wool pile is knotted onto a cotton foundation, another popular choice in rug design. The cotton used is rigid, strong, and provides a sturdy foundation thats designed to last a lifetimeor ten.

• We recommend that you regularly vacuum your rug to remove dirt and grime. Depending on how heavily your rug is used, just once or twice a month is adequate. Too much vacuuming can wear down the knots and fibers more quickly. If you have a suction attachment on your vacuum cleaner, use that instead of a rotary vacuum.
• Every few months, youll also want to flip your rug over and vacuum the back to get the grit out of the foundation of the rug. It also helps to rotate your rug once a year to ensure even wear over time.
• Every 3-5 years, we recommend getting your rug professionally hand-washed. Please do not take it to get steam or dry cleanedthis will almost certainly damage the rug! Hand-washing requires the use of a pH-balanced shampoo, worked into the rug by hand with a soft-bristled brush, before being rinsed thoroughly. This process should be repeated a few times.
• In case of spills:
  • Blot the spill until it is dry, but do not add liquid. Consult an Oriental rug specialist immediately for cleaning. Adding liquid can make it harder to remove stains, and can even extend them further. This is because moisture travels along the fiber, so in rugs with horizontal fibers (like flatweaves), it can get trapped.