Tuesday, January 23, 2007

No :220 Konya one of a kind hand made special kilim rug .
Konya Kilim are woven in a continuous weave, making them lighter and thinner than carpets. These Kilim are made from 100% wool and natural colors. Just as Konya is the oldest known carpet making center in the world, mentioned by Marco Polo in the 13th century, some of the world’s oldest Kilim come from Konya. Rare Konya Kilim are found in museums in New York City, Istanbul and Konya. We hope this Konya Kilim will prove to be a joy and an investment for you. This kilim made by villiages women .
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Wednesday, January 17, 2007

No 133 Topkapi Palace (SILK and Wool ) Hand made 8 x10 =80 Square feet .
. The carpets made here are unrivaled in wealth and qualitiy. Since the 19th century ,Topkapi has been one of the important carpet
weaving centers. The first looms were installed by order of the Sultan for the making of carpets for the palace,the nobility,and important people. On these looms expert craftsmen of exceptional ability create valuable masterpieces full of charm . Naturalistic floral decoration is typical of the Topkapi carpets .Plum blossoms,tulips,carnations,roses,and other flowers create an atmosphere of spring .With a million knots per square meter. Topkapi wool carpets are for use in living room,dining room,and bedrooms. Topkapi carpets are manufactured in various sizes.it is made from a blend of 20%silk ,65%wool and 15% cotton. We hope that this Topkapi handmade carpet proves to be joy and investment to you will also make you think of peoples of Turkey.
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