In our country, handicrafts and weaving arts are quite prevalent. Throughout history, predominantly housewives have been involved in carpet weaving in the field of weaving arts. Although weaving these rugs was quite challenging in the past, housewives wove these rugs to contribute to the household. Turkish rugs are quite famous worldwide. In Turkey, there are many provinces and districts famous for their rugs, each featuring very different colors and patterns. Each pattern carries a distinct meaning, reflecting the cultural richness of our country.
Rugs of Turkey
The rugs in our country are the sole representatives reflecting our cultural richness and demonstrating how well handicrafts were practiced in the past. Rug weavings seen across every region of Turkey from past to present are mainly from Kayseri, Gördes, Milas, Demirci, Uşak, Yağcıbedir, Bursa, Kocaeli, Ardahan, Kars, Isparta provinces and districts. Among these rugs, the most famous one is the Isparta rug. Following the Isparta rug, Milas and Hereke rugs take their place. These rugs have been culturally transmitted from the Ottoman period to the present.
Internationally Renowned Isparta Rug
The history of the Isparta rug dates back to the 12th century. The production method of the Isparta rug involves Turkmen people living in Şarkikaraağaç, Yenişarbademli, Aksu, Eğirdir, and Sütçüler obtaining wool in traditional methods by shearing and washing sheep's wool between May and September, which is springtime. After the wool dries, it is teased with a tool called "yay" and then spun on a spindle. Both men and women participate in spinning. The spun yarn is then dyed with natural and root dyes. This is how the yarns for the Isparta rug are prepared. It is important to know that weaving also requires a separate skill. The world-renowned Isparta rug may also be encountered in the interior decoration of homes abroad.