Description

Vintage from the 1970s

Material
Wool

Dimensions
Length: 95 Inches; Width: 62 Inches

Hand made unique Plain rug with Burgundy color from central part of Turkey , made of 100% pure wool on cotton , Hand double knot , Estimated age 50 years old , Tribal and one of a kind
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SIZE : 8’ X 5’2” feet ( 245×156 cm )

Tulu is the English pronunciation for the Turkish word, “tüylü” meaning hairy. The technique used for weaving is similar to that of the Middle and Western Anatolian carpets. The number of wefts is slightly more than that of the regional carpets and the yarn for tying is spun loose giving it a more warm, soft and piled look. Tulu carpets are woven in Karapinar which is to the east of Konya, Turkey. This region is a half-desert like plain and to the north there are barren mountains. There are many ruins of ancient Anatolian civilizations dating back 7000 years. Till about 70-80 years ago the Turkoman villagers lived closely with the Greek villagers. Nature did not allow for much agriculture besides wheat and stock-breeding. There are about 30 villages situated around the plain which are all a part of Karapinar.

The villagers and some of the town’s residents move to the mountains in the north during the summer to avoid the extreme heat. While they live in warm, earth-roofed houses during the winter they move to live in their dark tents in the rugged terrain in the summer months. They weave carpets in order to make a living and to protect and cover themselves. Until recently they have been weaving carpets and kilims for themselves only. But due to the skill of women, high quality of yarn and cheap labor this region has become the center for commercially woven carpets.

The tulu carpets that we refer to are of this category: non-commercially woven carpets. In our opinion, tulu carpets reflect the mysticism and regional archeology of the area. These carpets also exhibit the Greek influences of the past generations.