Balikesir Karakechili Blue Bordered Rug

Balikesir Karakechili Blue Bordered Rug 

69.2 in x 111.02 in

It was woven 50-60 years ago by the Karakechili Nomads of the province of Balikesir in West Anatolia. Wool on wool yarns were used in the weaving. Typical earth colours and tones were used on the ground. Dark colours such as black and navy blue were preferred for the borders. The symbols on it are multi-coloured. Karakechili Nomads dye their wool using herbs such as turmeric, euphorbia, olive leaves, pomegranate peel, walnut shell, juniper leaves, linden, onion peel, etc. To change the colour tones, they use vinegar, unriped grape juice, moss, clay and ash. This process is called mordanting.This rug has a geometric scorpion symbol on the side borders. In the centre of the rug there are fertility symbols. Due to 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.