Turkish carpets conquer the hearts of not only aesthetes, but also people for whom beauty is a secondary category. Contemplating the man-made work of Eastern masters, it is impossible to remain indifferent. The magical power of Turkish carpets envelops the pungent smell of the workshops, in which, for many centuries, these magnificent masterpieces have been woven. They are intertwined with history, tradition, will, character, hope and an unquenchable thirst for beauty.
Turkish carpet weaving is considered the oldest craft. Chronicles store evidence of the first carpet found in the 13th century, and by the 17th century this art had reached the height of popularity. Each region of Turkey carefully keeps the secrets of skill. It is known that fabrics are painted only with natural dyes, for making carpets, wool, cotton or silk is used, and yarn is fastened with a double knot. All the other subtleties of amazing work are known only to a small circle of people who transmit them from generation to generation. Turkish masters do not unite in large corporations, each manufacturer is unique and unique. They say that it is impossible to find two identical carpets. Great news for collectors of exclusive things, is not it.
"Carpets are Turkish, handmade!" - invitingly call the signs of carpets. Do not pass by. And even if it is obvious that you can not afford such a luxury today, you should think about a wonderful tomorrow, in which there will certainly be a place for more than one carpet creation. By the way, it is strictly not recommended to choose Turkish carpets, photos of which abound in the network, in Internet catalogs - this art is needed and you can touch with your hands. Cozy, durable, exquisite, luxurious - when fingers glide along the woven and woven work of oriental masters, the soul bliss.
Turkish carpets delight the view with magnificent ornamentation, bizarre arabesques, color juiciness and color. Masters often use red tulips in decorative motifs - a sacred Turkish flower, embodying greatness. By the way, red is the favorite color of Turkish artisans, symbolizing wealth. At manufacturing also the gilded and silver threads which are intertwined in an ornament are also used. The saturation of colors, fantasy patterns makes the carpet a standard of design art, which can not be repeated and adopted.
Carpet weaving centers are famous all over the world - in the regions of Kare, Konya, Kula, the best Turkish carpets are made, for which the processing enterprises supply about tens of thousands of tons of sheep's wool. In the area of Heyere, unique silk carpets are produced with delightful floral ornaments, raw materials for them are supplied from Bursa. Undoubtedly, the price of such sophistication is high, but justified. One square meter of silk carpet has one million knots. About the period of operation and not worth talking about - any Turkish carpet will last for decades with faith and truth. Still, to give yourself the luxury in which the master has invested part of his soul is the best of pleasures.