Frequently Asked Questions
SHIPPING
We offer WORLDWIDE SHIPPING for all rugs. Returns and exchanges are possible within 14 days. More information can be found in the FAQs.
VINTAGE/QUALITY
Most of our items are one-of-a-kind vintage pieces, and signs of wear are to be expected. We believe that these signs of use and imperfections enhance the beauty, character, and history of each piece. Items are sold as-is. For more information, please refer to our Terms and Conditions.
COLOR
All product photos are taken in natural daylight to ensure that the colors are represented as accurately as possible on your screen. However, items may appear differently under other or artificial lighting conditions and may vary from screen to screen. We’re happy to provide additional images to help you feel confident before purchasing. Please contact us via email or phone.
CARE
We ensure all our rugs arrive in excellent condition, but many of our pieces are one-of-a-kind vintage rugs, and minor signs of wear are to be expected. We can provide specific care and maintenance advice for each of our products.
GENERAL INQUIRIES
If you have any questions about an item, please email us at selam@wildheartfreesoul.com.
Shipment
General Shipping Policy
We process online orders as quickly as possible and always within 48 hours of receiving your order. Your order will be shipped directly from the Wild Heart Free Soul warehouse in Berlin.
We ship on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays via DHL.
Shipping Fees
Orders over €150 are shipped free of charge within Germany and the EU!
International shipping is calculated in euros and does not include import duties, which may apply depending on the country and delivery address. Please check the customs regulations in your country before making a purchase.
Domestic Deliveries (Germany):
Order value up to €100 = €6.50
Order value over €100 = free shipping
EU Deliveries:
Order value up to €250 = €15
Order value from €250 = free shipping
Deliveries to the Rest of Europe, Switzerland & the UK:
All order values = €35
Deliveries to the Rest of the World:
All order values = €150
Shipping Times
All EU orders are shipped with DHL Standard.
For express shipping, please contact us in advance via email at selam@wildheartfreesoul.com.
Unless a different delivery time is specified in the product listing, shipping will take place:
Germany: within 3–5 days
EU: within 5–18 days
International: delivery may take up to 5 weeks
Please note: No deliveries are made on Sundays or public holidays.
If you’ve ordered items with different delivery times, we will ship them together unless we have agreed otherwise with you. In this case, the delivery time is based on the item with the longest delivery period in your order.
In-Store Pickup
If you choose self-collection, we will notify you by email when your order is ready and provide pickup instructions.
In this case, no shipping fees will be charged.
We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase from Wild Heart Free Soul. So if you're not completely thrilled, you can return the item to us within 14 days of purchase - provided it is in its original condition.
If you would like to return an item, please contact us within 7 days of purchase via email: hello@wildheartfreesoul.com with the subject line: Returns.
We cannot refund shipping costs for returned items. However, we will send you a returns label for your return.
Return shipping costs example domestic (Germany):
The shipping costs of €20 including transport insurance will be deducted when the invoice amount is transferred back.
We do not accept returns on the following items: sale items, made-to-order items, made-to-order items, custom-made items.
Please keep in mind that all of our rugs and cushions are handmade and slight imperfections may occur. We believe that small imperfections add the charm and beauty of handcraft and artistry. They are also the traces and stories that the carpet weavers leave behind. They make the product “human”. All of our products are made carefully and with a lot of love and dedication to craftsmanship.
Return:
The product must be packed in its original packaging, otherwise similar resistant packaging should be used to avoid damage to the product. All parts of the product must be included and the package can be returned to the following address:
Wild Heart Free Soul
Kastanienallee. 55
10115 Berlin
Germany
Wild Heart Free Soul reserves the right to refuse returns that do not comply with our return policy or are returned without written authorization.
Refund
Once we receive the package and product, we will refund the amount within 3 working days.
Sale items
The sale of all sale items is binding and can only be exchanged within 14 days of receipt of delivery. A refund is not possible for sale items.
International returns (outside the EU)
All of the above points also apply to international returns. Please note that you must contact us directly with your order number and return subject before sending it to us:
hello@wildheartfreesoul.com
International customers must cover the return shipping costs themselves.
Please include a copy of the invoice you received upon purchase on the return package.
Mark the return as a return to avoid customs delays or fees
Add the value of the item excluding shipping costs on the return slip
We cannot be held responsible for returns that are not emailed to us before shipping.
If you want to change your order, please contact us within one hour of placing your order. We'll do our best to help you with your order, but once it's shipped it can't be changed.
Product Information
We have a mix of vintage textiles and objects and newly made products. Our vintage pieces are professionally cleaned and lovingly restored (if necessary), but some signs of wear are to be expected. We believe that the imperfections enhance the beauty, character and story of each piece.
All of our new products are made by hand according to old craft traditions and made with high-quality, natural and sustainably sourced materials.
The materials used vary from carpet to carpet, but they are all made from natural and sustainable materials such as sheep's wool, goat hair, camel hair, cotton, hemp or jute.
Most of our vintage carpets are 50 to 80 years old. Our antique pieces are up to 200 years old. Our aim is to ensure that Wild Heart Free Soul kilims and carpets are cleaned and restored so well that they will be enjoyed by many future generations.
Like most things, our carpets need regular care to keep them beautiful and intact for as long as possible. This includes regular tapping (or gentle vacuuming), turning and regular professional cleaning. How long they "last" depends on whether they are vintage or modern, but because they are made from high quality, natural (not synthetic) materials, they will easily outlast industrially manufactured rugs made from synthetic materials by ten times, if not longer.
Most of our vintage carpets are a maximum of 2 meters wide because the old wooden looms on which they were woven had to be handy and fit in the tent. If you are looking for a larger rug, our modern rugs are made using traditional techniques on larger looms designed for modern homes. But our old Turkish Oushaks were sometimes made on larger looms.
All of our VIntage rugs and kilim cushions are one-of-a-kind pieces that we have selected for their unique character. Once sold, we cannot order or reproduce the same pieces again. However, in some cases we can source similar pieces. Feel free to browse our archives for inspiration and let us know if you want us to find something in a similar style for you
Since we work with small manufacturers, it is possible for products that we have newly manufactured to be made individually for you in your desired sizes and/or materials or colors. Just write us an email or give us a call!
General questions
If you live in the greater Berlin area, we would be happy if you took a piece home with you to try it out in your rooms before you make a purchase decision. If you live outside of the area, we offer a 14-day return policy where you only have to pay the return shipping costs if you don't like the carpet. If you send us pictures and measurements, we can also try out the rug in your room.
Our main headquarters in Germany is located in Berlin. The Wild Heart Free Soul Kilim Temple is situated in the heart of Mitte at:
Kastanienallee 55, 10119 Berlin
We are open Monday to Saturday from 12 pm to 6 pm.
We also offer virtual showroom visits via your preferred video call platform.
Please book an appointment here: Personal Kilim Consultation