HANDMADE TURKISH CARPETS
The art of making hand-knotted carpets is an old Turkish handicraft. The two richest antique carpet museums in the world are located in Istanbul.
Today, carpets still knotted in the old traditional ways are produced in every region of Turkey. Carpets made of pure wool, wool and cotton blend, or pure silk from different regions form very rich and varied collections.
The reputation of Turkish carpets is based on their workmanship, deep-rooted traditions, quality raw materials, special techniques, patience and the months of labor that go into each piece.
In many villages there are domestic looms producing carpets typical of that region. Besides these, in several centers the manufacture of handmade carpets is a large industry supported by the state.
Hereke, a town near Istanbul, is the most famous center for pure silk carpets. Carpets made in Hereke, Kayseri and Konya are sought after in world markets.
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