Balikesir Hand Woven Rug

Balikesir Hand Woven Rug

Size 3'5 ft x 5'6 ft

It was woven 30-40 years ago by Nomads in Balikesir province in West Anatolia. Wool on wool yarns were used in weaving. Soil colour is used in the middle of the rug and green, cream and light blue colours are used in the borders. The wool is dyed using plants such as turmeric, spurge, olive leaves, pomegranate peel, walnut shell, juniper leaves, linden, onion peel. Symbols such as ram's horn and monster's feet, which are rooted in Shamanism, were used. For more information about symbols and motifs, please visit our blog page.

Due to the differences in light during the photographing of the products, there may be differences in colour tones between the photograph and the actual product. Some products may have been stored in chests for many years without being used, and some products may have been used. Some parts of the products may have undergone minor repairs over the years, while some parts have not been touched in order not to spoil the originality. We have tried to reflect such situations as much as possible in the pictures. Please pay attention to these small details when purchasing your product. Please contact us for detailed information or for any questions you may have.