Living Cultural Heritage; Rugs And Carpets

In rugs and carpets, samples can be divided into various classes according to the composition types. Rugs of all classes are among the leading products with international exhibitions. At this point, it is seen that people who give importance to aesthetics and who want to use rugs increase. Because historical rugs and carpets have become the heirs of the culture that gives life struggle.

The exhibition of carpets and rugs in the international arena has led to the emergence of rare artifacts produced in rural areas. In this sense, the marketing of hand labor offers great contributions to weavers economically.

The lack of written sources on hand weaving in the rural areas, the fact that the characteristics of the region were not determined by the exact lines, and the lack of adequate research in this area seems to be a disadvantage, but it has enabled the researchers to focus on these issues. Because rugs are a work of art worth exploring with motifs, colors and symbols.

Rug woven fabrics reflect the feelings and thoughts of the region in which it is produced as a whole with its motifs and colors. Carpets and rugs are one of the richest materials of the families doing the textile business. Rug textiles are among the daily household items used in daily life. In this respect, great efforts have to be made in the sense that these fabrics, which are difficult to protect and store, should be exposed and evaluated. There are, of course, art experts who make this effort.

Over time, some of the old rugs and carpets were cut and thrown away, and the small parts, saddlebags and cushions were made in the rural areas. Therefore, it is useful to use such rare works without losing their value.

The change of traditions with the nomadism of nomads in the past and the replacement of natural materials by synthetic materials have gradually decreased the art of rug weaving.

In spite of everything, it is useful to provide the necessary support for the survival of this art. One of the most important elements in rug weaving is paint and dyeing. Although the roots of herbal dyeing are based on very old years, they are now forgotten. The efforts to be shown in this regard will also contribute to rug weaving.