One-of-a-kind vintage rug, flatwoven in Kars, Turkey

Dimensions: 6’7″ x 9’10” (200 cm x 300 cm)

Ragnheidur has been professionally cleaned; age-related wear and natural inconsistencies are inherent in these unique, handcrafted vintage rugs

One-of-a-kind vintage rug, flatwoven in Kars, Turkey

Ragnheidur has been professionally cleaned; age-related wear and natural inconsistencies are inherent in these unique, handcrafted vintage rugs

• Only one in stock
• 100% wool pile on cotton foundation
• Dimensions: 6’7″ x 9’10” (200 cm x 300 cm)
• Thickness: approximately 0.15” (3-4 mm)
• Color palette: espresso brown, salmon pink, pale sage gray

Motifs

• A variation of motifssimple, tribal, bold, and colorfulall hailing from the Anatolian region (modern-day Turkey)
• A prominent, oversized medallion anchors the motif to a center focal point from which the design blooms out and is balanced by complementary design elements
• Anatolian in origin, a hands-on-hips motif represents a mother goddess figure (sometimes with a child in her womb)symbolizing motherhood, fertility, and abundance
• The corners of the rug are heavily ornate

Region of Origin

Kars, found in the easternmost part of Turkey (near the Caucasus border), is known for its rugs woven with modified Caucasian designs. Almost always constructed with an all-wool foundation, these rugs are coarsely woven in either earth-toned natural wool colors (like cream, gray, and brown) or pastel pinks and blues.

Material Details

Wool is the most widely used fiber in Turkish rug design. Not only is it plentiful in supply, its durable, long-lasting, and softso its super comfy to walk and relax on. This wool pile is knotted onto a cotton foundation, another popular choice in rug design. The cotton used is rigid, strong, and provides a sturdy foundation thats designed to last a lifetimeor ten.

• 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, youll 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 cleanedthis 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:
  • Blot the spill until it is dry, but do not add liquid. Consult an Oriental rug specialist immediately for cleaning. Adding liquid can make it harder to remove stains, and can even extend them further. This is because moisture travels along the fiber, so in rugs with horizontal fibers (like flatweaves), it can get trapped.