Turkish carpets have a history of more than 2,750 years. This art form carries a sense of tradition from a country which has a very rich and powerful history. The skill and thought dedicated to each Turkish carpet adds a unique character to each piece.

Construction

Rows of knots are tied on a foundation of and weft and become the pile, which consists of upright yarn. The warp runs along the length of the carpet and the fineness of the weave depends on its thickness and the proximity of the warps to one another. When the rug is completed the ends form the fringes, which may be weft-faced, braided or tasseled or secured in some manner.

Knots

There are two basic types of knots, upon which variations are based.
• The Turkish knot, which is typically double-wefted or symmetrical
• The Persian knot, which is typically single-wefted or asymmetrical
The higher the knots (per square Meter) ( the higher the quality. Our rugs run from 500.000(* 1 m2) to 4.000.000(* 1 m2)

Materials

The warp and weft of a carpet can be various combinations of wool, cotton, silk, and these materials themselves come in various qualities and textures.

Our modern spacious shop provides a highly respected, well established reputation with friendly staff and great views of the harbour were you can feel free to choose your carpet or just look.

Morgenland:

• Established since 1972, which means two generations of professional service
• World wide import/export with TNT Express
• Authenticity certificate and guarantee with all pieces
• Exchanges, repairs and cleaning
  

Turkish carpets are famous world wide. Their styles of manufacture and their designs are so complex that even people with several years experience and knowledge need to work hard to work out their origins.