Karabakh rug is a unique example of traditional Azerbaijani hand weaving art. The production process of these rugs is a process that requires expertise and patience. The first step is material selection; Rugs are usually produced from wool or cotton. Wool is a key feature that gives rugs durability and warmth. The material is carefully selected and cleaned.
During the rope preparation phase, the ropes to be used are processed meticulously. The threads are washed, dyed with natural root dyes and softened when necessary. This stage ensures that the rugs have vibrant colors and durability. The design and pattern of the rugs is the next step. Patterns such as bands, geometric motifs, vegetation and symbols, which are frequently seen in traditional Karabakh rugs, are used. The weaving process is carried out by adhering to these patterns.
Karabakh rugs, which are carefully woven on hand looms, require long and meticulous workmanship. Each rug becomes a unique work of art reflecting regional traditions. These rugs are special works that carry the elegance and originality of traditional handicrafts.
Carpet & Rug/Kilim 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.