Wool Carpets

Pure wool carpet types, which have been indispensable items of homes since ancient times, are preferred not only for their elegance but also because of the usefulness of the wool material. In recent years, many wool woven carpets have been produced that can be used in harmony with modern pieces in different decoration styles. You can also prefer wool carpets in your home due to their health, durability, dirt-repellent feature and insulation ability.

The Place of Wool in the History of Carpet Weaving

Although it is not known exactly where and when carpet weaving first appeared in history, it is generally thought to date back to Central Asia. The nomads, who were exposed to severe weather conditions during their migration to the west of Asia, started to use goat wool to protect their tents. Goat wool, which is much tighter and longer than sheep wool, was used for the first time in nomadic awnings with a weaving technique. The wool, which closes the holes on the surface of the tent and makes the tent waterproof, is then used to protect the ground of the tent from moisture. Most of the plain weave motifs of the carpets produced at that time contain pagan symbols. With the development of the art of weaving, the nomads started to use wool material as saddle bags, tent compartments and blankets with different weaving techniques. Therefore, the use of wool in weaving is related to the fact that wool is a healthy, natural and high-quality material that provides heat insulation.

What are the Features of Wool Carpet?

Wool carpets absorb the high humidity in the place where they are located, if there is excessive humidity, and release the trapped moisture if there is low humidity. In this way, a balance is achieved in terms of heat and humidity in the environment. This situation causes wool carpets to be preferred as a healthy option. In addition, wool carpet is safe as it hardly ignites. It can even extinguish itself when the flame source is gone. A match or lit cigarette butt goes out when it is on the wool carpet and usually leaves no trace. In addition, wool carpet has antistatic properties due to its natural structure. Conditions such as headaches and stress caused by static electricity can be relieved by wool carpet. In addition, wool carpets perform very well in terms of heat and sound insulation. Therefore, it is the ideal option to use both in summer and winter. Wool carpets can also be laid on the floors of the spaces to provide sound insulation. 

Wool carpets, which are also very good in terms of color retention, have very vivid colors when dyed. Moreover, they preserve these vivid colors for many years and ensure the continuity of the aesthetic appearance. One of the most distinctive features of wool carpets is their high flexibility and ability to stand upright. Thanks to this feature, the life and durability of the carpets increase. wool carpets; It resists stains, dust and dirt. As long as they are maintained regularly and with the right methods, they preserve their first day appearance for many years, so they look like new even after many years. 

What are Wool Carpet Types?

Carpets, whose content is completely or to a certain extent wool, can be produced as hand-woven wool carpets or machine-made carpets. Root dyes are used for dyeing yarns for wool carpet models produced on hand looms. For this reason, carpets retain their first day's vividness in color even after years. Hand woven wool carpet prices are slightly higher than machine carpets. Carpets produced in very old years are called antique wool carpets. In the washing processes, a slightly different way is followed than machine carpets. Generally, cleaning is done by using acid-derived substances in professional washing places. Arab soap and vinegar are used for washing at home. Carpets in which wool blend yarns are used and produced by machines are called machine wool carpets. These carpets, which are not as durable as traditional carpets, are preferred because of their affordable prices. Synthetic dyes are used in machine-made carpets whose yarns are a mixture of wool and acrylic. There are varieties such as Milas, Kula, Yağcı Bedir, Kozak, Bünyan, Taşkale, Uşak, Ladik, Bünyan, Hereke, Isparta, Taşpınar and Avanos among the hand-woven wool carpet models produced from root dye. 

Wool carpet prices; It varies according to the size, form, material, quality and features of the product. You can easily choose the carpets that suit your needs and taste among the stylish and comfortable wool runner or wool living room carpet models in the Apex Carpet collection and complete the elegance of your home.