Turkish rugs, Turkish carpets & kilims

Turkish people - expert weavers for centuries

Turkish people have been expert crafters of fine handmade rugs for centuries. These people have always lived in a temperate climate, which has brought the need for carpets and rugs when the cool nights and seasons come knocking at the door. Turks have traditionally used carpets to cover their floors and even their walls, doors, and windows, whether they lived in tents or in large houses in the city. Turkish kilims have been used as blankets, window coverings, and sofa covers.

However, Turkish rugs, whether hand-knotted rugs or hand-woven rugs, are more than just items to keep the home warm; they are works of art that are prized among the Turkish people. Turks take pride in the work that they do when they create a hand-woven rug. The patterns woven into the rug are highly detailed and incredibly beautiful. These works of art have also been featured in paintings of the 15th and 16th centuries.

A tradition of weavers

It is customary for Turks to remove their shoes before entering a house and this means that no dirt is tracked onto the lush Turkish rugs. People can comfortably rest on the rugs without the concern of getting dirty. Weaving Turkish rugs, Turkish carpets, and Turkish kilims is traditionally taken up by Turkish girls and young women as a hobby and as a means to earn an income. Even with machine-made carpets available at the drop of a hat, Turkish rugs are still in high demand.

Why are Turkish rugs so special?

One of the things that sets Turkish rugs apart as being unique works of art are the vibrant colours and patterns that each carpet exhibits. Since the 13th century Turkish rugs and Turkish carpets have been sought after all over the world because of their beauty and richness. Even Marco Polo admired these rugs and many of the Turkish carpets from this period are on display in Turkish museums.

Why choose CarpetView for purchasing Turkish rugs?

At CarpetView.com we have beautiful Turkish rugs and Turkish carpets and each rug and carpet is completely unique and hand-knotted or hand-woven with the utmost care. In fact, no two Turkish rugs are ever the same, nor have they been throughout history. Only natural materials are used in Turkish rugs, mostly wool and sometimes some cotton and silk. This makes very plush and warm rugs that will keep any floor warm and will resist wear far better than machine-made carpets and synthetic materials.

CarpetView.com offers the best deals on all Turkish rugs and area rugs and runner rugs of other origins. We can offer these good prices because we deal directly with the weavers and cut out the price of the middle man.

30 days purchase on approval, Safe Payment & Fast Delivery

We are specialists in new and antique handmade rugs and can help you find the area rug that will suit your needs the best. You can have peace of mind knowing that we have a 30 days purchase on approval so that you can be sure the Turkish rug you order is right for your home. You can also pay via PayPal, which ensures that your payment information remains confidential.