Turkish 100% handmade Kayseri Silk carpet Rug 4’7” x 3’ Start Price GBP 1,999.00 Current Price GBP 1,999.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, September 04, 2008 End Time Sunday, September 14, 2008 Location london See more about 'Turkish 100% handmade Kayseri Silk carpet Rug 4’7” x 3’' Description Turkish 100% handmade Kayseri Silk carpet  with Life Tree Design 4’7” x 3’2          These Turkish carpets are the finest of the world. They are handknotted totally (warp, weft and knots) of the best silk from Bursa with a density of minimum 490.000 knots per square meter. Once they were destined only for kings and princes and today they could embellish your home and give a touch of luxury to it.   These silk carpets from Kayseri are as well the most durable, because these masterpieces are handknotted with the strong Double or Turkish Knot, which allows these highest densities and makes these carpets such durable.   The Kayseri Silk Carpets will not only warmth your home, but they also tell about the high art of handknotted silk carpets, which on this density are made only in Kayseri.   On our ebay shop, Kayseri and Hereke Silk Carpets you will find a fine colleciton of these famous carpets - and you, of course, can get them there.Check out my other items! Turkish 100% handmade Kayseri Silk Carpet Rug Stock No 148 Origin Kayseri, TURKEY Made In Turkish Type Hand-Knotted, Hand-Made Pile Silk Foundation Cotton Knots per square centimeter 49  (knots/sq. cm) Metric Size (in cm) 145cm x 97cm = 141cm² Imperial Size (in feet) 4’7” x 3’2” Age New, Never Been Used Condition Perfect, Excellent Condition Colour Refer To Image   Points per square meter : 490.000 points/sqm          Frequently Asked Questions   Where is Kayseri?        The city of Kayseri is in the middle of Turkey, Kayseri has been a continuous settlement since 3000 BC. The city has always been a vital trade center since it is located on major trade routes, particularly along what was called the Great Silk Road. One of the oldest cities founded in Anatolia, Kültepe, lies nearby.     What distinguishes Turkish Kayseri carpets from other carpets?   There are several features that distinguish Kayseri carpets:        1. Origin : Genuine Kayseri carpets are only made in Türkiye.      2. Quality: Kayseri carpets are recognized as the finest handmade carpets in the world. There are several reasons for this: Genuine Kayseri carpets are 100% handmade. The fineness of knotting in Kayseri carpets is superior.      3. Technique: Kayseri carpets are only constructed using the Turkish double knot. The preparation of the loom in Kayseri carpet production is different than other techniques worldwide.      4. Materials: Only the finest silk from Bursa is used in our Kayseri silk carpet production.       What is a Turkish knot?        There are two main types of knots used in all handmade carpet production: The Turkish Knot, also known as the Gördes knot or double knot and the Persian Knot, also known as the Senneh knot or single knot.   The Turkish knot is symmetrical. The knots that form the pile of the carpet wrap around two separate warps and come together between these two warps.    The Persian knot is asymmetrical. The knot that forms the pile of the carpet passes behind one warp yarn, and the two ends emerge on either side of a warp yarn.     What tools are used to make Kayseri carpets?        The primary tools used in making Kayseri carpets are: The loom, a small knife for cutting each knot, special scissors for trimming the pile, and an iron comb.                Where does the silk used in Kayseri carpets come from and What materials are used to make Kayseri carpets?        Silk used in Hereke carpet production comes from Bursa, Türkiye. Kayseri silk carpets are made with 100% pure silk from Bursa.        How often should my carpet be washed?   Kayseri carpets should be professionally cleaned every 10 to 15 years, depending on conditions.     How should I display a silk rug?   There are many ways to display your Kayseri silk rug. Of course, a carpet may be displayed on the floor. You may also hang the rug for display on a wall. You may also place a rug over a table, underneath the glass of a coffee table, etc. Kayseri silk carpets make a stunning display when placed in a lightbox with a flourescent or LED light source placed behind. The display options are only limited by your imagination.     How long does it take to make a Kayseri carpet and How many knots does it take to make a Kaysri carpet?        This depends on the size, material, and fineness of knotting. Please see below. The number of knots in a Kayseri silk carpet is calculated according to the average number of knots in a square centimeter. The normal average number of square knots per centimeter for Hereke silk carpets is 7x7=49 knots/sq. cm. This means that there are 7 knots vertically (along the warp) and 7 knots horizontally (along the weft) for every centimeter.  A Kayseri silk rug one square meter in area, with 49 knots per square centimeter will have 490,000 knots. A skilled weaver can produce a carpet with 490,000 knots in about 6 months. 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