One-of-a-kind vintage rug, handwoven and handknotted in Konya, Turkey Dimensions: 1'6" x 1'7" (47 cm x 49 cm) Macee has been professionally cleaned; age-related wear and natural inconsistencies are inherent in these unique, handcrafted vintage rugs. One-of-a-kind vintage rug, handwoven and handknotted in Konya, Turkey Macee has been professionally cleaned; age-related wear and natural inconsistencies are inherent in these unique, handcrafted vintage rugs. Only one in stock 100% premium Kork wool Dimensions: 1'6" x 1'7" (47 cm x 49 cm) Low pile: approximately 0.2" (0.5 cm) Color palette: mustard yellow, cornflower blue, rust red, emerald green Motifs Simple, tribal, bold, and colorful motifs that originate from the Anatolian region that comprises the majority of modern-day Turkey A central medallion centerpiece design appropriated from 15th century Persian manuscript covers, now a mainstay of carpet weaving Angular edges and shapes like diamonds, squares, lattices, crosses, and stripes as well as geometric animals Geometric stepped details characteristic of Anatolian motifs A hexagonal structure, also referred to as a lozenge, represents the female form and fertility Region of Origin Konya is the former capital of the Selcuk empire from where the earliest weaving traditions can be traced. It remains an important producer of rugs in Turkey. Material Details Kork wool is shorn from the underbelly and neck of the sheep. Because these areas are more protected from the environment, the resulting wool has a much higher lanolin content and feels softer in texture and has a greater luster and sheen. 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, you’ll 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 cleaned—this 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: If the spill is organic and non-oily (e.g., wine), use a paper towel or cloth to blot the liquid. Add some clean water sparingly to the spot to dilute the stain (or wet a paper towel or cloth) and blot. Repeat this process until the stain is removed. If the stain is persistent, resist the urge to scrub. Scrubbing can damage the wool fibers and more easily allow the stain to penetrate. You may try using a mild detergent, such as very diluted dishwashing soap, following the same blot-and-rinse procedure. If the spill is a denser, more oily liquid, try first to scoop what you can from the surface using a spoon or perhaps some heavier paper, and then do the blot-and-rinse. If the spill is significant, non-organic and/or composed of chemical substances, or the above methods don’t work, we suggest getting the rug professionally hand-washed as soon as possible. For rugs with deeply saturated color palettes, be sure to spot-clean them in an area that can be hosed down immediately after, as some color bleeding may occur.
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