The Seydiler Kilim, which has a long history, is the rug woven by the nomads living in the region by conveying their way of life with original colors and motifs. Seydiler Kilim is woven with a flat rug technique called "bezayagi". The most important distinguishing features of these rugs, which are woven to be used for runners, prayer rugs, saddlebags and similar purposes; the colors, original motifs and motifs that are woven before moving on to the surface, which are generally obtained by using natural and locally grown plants; It is a 6-10 cm wide skirt knit in which yellow color is used in very thin lines as well as burgundy-blue colors. More dark colors are used in Seydiler Kilim. Geometric motifs in the form of rhombuses, growing from the inside out, are arranged side by side and on top of each other. The rhombus shapes in the middle ground are called “farda” or “zini”.
The rhombus consists of woven and sawtooth motifs woven in different colors. These motifs are called “yantır”. On both sides of the headlight, there are motifs such as "ram's horn (half sındı)", "running dog" and "bride-killing" on the long and short sides. The motifs on the long sides are included in the nail motifs in some weavings. These rugs are called "double nail". In some weavings, it is lined up next to the single nail motif. These weavings are also called “single nail”. The motifs used together with the nail motifs are woven on a white background and this section is called the "white pillar" because of the ground color.
Seydiler Rug; It is defined as a “three-zini, double-cuffed rug” depending on the number of zini on the floor and whether the nail motifs lined up on the two long sides are single or double. The number of zini varies according to the size of the rug. In the center of the rhombus-shaped pattern, known as zini or farda, there is usually a "big mustache (dovetail)", and in some, a large mustache and a "hook (hook)" motif. In some examples, the "bukağı" motif is seen on the upper and lower parts of the big mustache motif. The part that surrounds the four sides of the rug and contains the motif of "plate (ram's horn)" is called "blackwater", and the part that is located on the short sides after the blackwater and is called "calculated water" has motifs of "plate (ram's horn)" and hand on the waist. Some local motifs such as "sprinkling", "folding" and "flat plate" are also found on the floor of the rug.
Production, Processing and Other Operations to be Performed within the Geographical Boundary:
The motifs used in Seydiler Kilim reflect the cultural accumulation in the region, and the choice of motif, composition and color is an indicator of the mastery skill passed down from generation to generation. For this reason, all the stages of the Seydiler Kilim, which is connected to the region with the bond of fame, take place within the specified geographical limit.
Rug/Kilim & Carpet Condition Terms:
Extraordinary: It is the term used for rugs and carpets that have the characteristic of having a very difficult or special production technique, aging correctly, or having a high level of artistic value, as well as having no defects in the product. The value of new or second hand rugs and carpets, which are in outstanding condition, continues to increase over the years.
Antiques: Although the product is over 80 years old, it has a design, paint technique and origin features that can preserve its artistic value. Antique products can tear, wear, and cause pain. Most antique products have a more valuable aura as they age due to the natural paint and construction technique. For this reason, antique expert values are formed according to the current state of the antique products, the way they are worn, their production techniques and the region.
Excellent: Rugs and rugs in excellent condition are flawless, clean, with the potential to increase in value, bearing the characteristics of the region, and produced correctly. They can be antiques when used properly.
Good: These are carpets and rugs that have average defects in carpets and rugs and are likely to increase in value.
Medium: These are carpets and rugs suitable for daily use, which may have minor damage, do not have a high degree of motif difficulty, and are average in terms of yarn and paint material used.
Mediocre: Rugs and rugs with low pattern difficulty, relatively easy to manufacture, lost their quality in various aspects (torn stains, paint mixing, etc.).
Hand-made carpets and rugs do not have bad or very bad classes. All the carpets and rugs produced are a great hand labor. However, there are carpets and rugs that cannot create their value within the bounds of possibility. All carpets and rugs produced are very special works of art that require great effort and production time. For this reason, there is no carpet or rug with low hand made value. There are only carpets and rugs whose appraisal value is relatively lower than their square meter. Our recommendation is to use handmade carpets and rugs in your home, office, and in all areas of your life. One square meter rug or carpet is made in 1-2 months on average. Natural rugs and carpets organize the energy of your life, add value to life, improve your artistic approach, and are beneficial to nature. It is completely a part of nature, sustainable and harmless.