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306 x 196 cm | Anatolian Kayseri Silk Rug (Antique 1950)
£1,741.00
Pickup available at 105 Eade Road
Usually ready in 24 hours
Produced in Afghanistan
100% Wool and 100% Vegetable Dyes
FREE delivery
30-day returns
Environmentally sustainable
Durable, washable, repairable
Product Description
This is an antique (circa 1950) authentic Kayseri silk rug, handmade in Turkey.
Kayseri rugs tend to reflect classical Persian-influenced designs, but with Anatolian adaptations including a central medallion with corner spandrels (similar to Persian Isfahan or Kashan rugs), floral and vine scroll patterns, and tree of life, garden motifs, or hunting scenes.
One characteristic of Kayseri rugs is the mercerised cotton (a process of treating cotton fibres in sodium hydroxide) used to mimic silk, and improve the material properties of cotton. This gives the silky shine and smooth texture of silk rugs. They are dominated by floral patterns symbolising the gardens of paradise, and nature with motifs of deer, goats, trees and other herbivorous animals.
These rugs rugs are woven in the city of Kayseri, central Anatolia, Turkey. Unlike tribal rugs woven by nomadic populations and slowly transforming into a large industry, Kayseri rugs were purposefully woven with the rug market in mind, catering to affluent households and upper class buyers. They are also known to be used as wall hangings due to their silk lustre.
Materials + Care
The pile of this rug is constructed of hand-spun Ghazni wool, and the weft and warp foundation are also constructed of wool. The dyes used are all 100% natural vegetable dyes, derived from plant, fruit and flower skins such as madder root, indigo, pomegranate skin and walnut shells.
Non-Straight Edges: Some rugs may not have completely straight edges due the handmade-nature of the rugs and rigorous production process of washing, dyeing and trimming. Usually these are not noticeable from eye-height.
Creases: Some rugs may have minor creases due to being folded and stored. These are usually flattened out once they are laid out and in the course of normal foot traffic and vacuuming. You can also flatten creases by applying some water to the crease and applying gentle heat using an iron, indirectly over another cloth.
Colour: The colours and shades may vary slightly due to the lighting when photos are taken. This means that the carpet you receive may look slightly different from the picture. Additionally, carpets naturally have a "light" side and a "dark" side, which is determined by the orientation of the wool pile. This is a characteristic of carpets and should be taken into consideration when choosing a carpet for your space.
Delivery and Returns
Deliveries within the UK are FREE. We endeavour to dispatch orders the same day (if ordered before 12 pm) or the next working day. We deliver all our rugs within mainland UK on a 2-3 working day, tracked service with Royal Mail.
If you're unhappy with your rug, we will happily offer a refund (excluding postage) within 30 days for mainland UK customers, allowing you to shop with confidence and ease. simply contact us and we will guide you through the process.
