Kelim Cushion Birgül 60x40cm

The traditional and timeless patterns of Anatolia make our vintage cushions very special. These mystical symbols from a millennia-old nomadic tradition are believed to bless homes and their inhabitants with love, blessing, and protection. High-quality materials such as hand-spun sheep's wool, goat hair, or cotton connect us with the energy of Mother Earth. This cushion cover was lovingly sewn in the Wild Heart Free Soul atelier in Istanbul from a fragment of a hand-woven Midcentury vintage kilim. The back is made of recycled cotton and features a high-quality zipper. The kilim was professionally cleaned before processing; age-related wear and natural irregularities are unavoidable in unique, handcrafted vintage rugs.

REGION OF ORIGIN Central Anatolia MANUFACTURING PROCESS All our vintage kilims and rugs are completely handmade. The sheep's wool yarn was hand-spun and dyed. Due to its high lanolin content, the high-quality sheep's wool has a particularly beautiful sheen. After the time-consuming production of the yarn, the kilim was hand-woven on a traditional wooden loom. This process usually took several months, sometimes even over a year. CLEANING AND RESTORATION Our cleaning process is cyclical and in harmony with nature. Our carpets are cleaned only once a year at the beginning of summer. For this, we use only water and pure olive soap. Afterwards, we work with the power of the sun to intensify the cleaning process. The strong sun in Antalya between June and September bleaches stubborn stains and discolorations, removes odors, is antibacterial, and keeps moths and insects away. Through the power of nature, we can completely do without environmentally harmful chemicals. Subsequently, our kilims are mechanically dusted and sent to Istanbul. In our studio in Sultanahmet, each carpet is individually stretched into shape, the ends are re-knotted, and holes and discolored areas are faithfully reconstructed. The complete cleaning and restoration process takes between six months and two years, depending on the carpet.

MATERIAL Sheep's wool is a natural and high-quality material. All our vintage and antique rugs are woven from hand-spun sheep's wool yarn. This wool is tear-resistant and has a high lanolin (wool fat) content, which makes it particularly dirt-resistant, water-repellent, and antibacterial. Sheep's wool is also a living material that becomes softer and shinier over the years with use and the influence of sun, air, and water. It is a material that ages gracefully, is absolutely environmentally friendly and free of harmful substances, and cleans and regenerates itself. CARE With loving care and regular maintenance, a Wild Heart Free Soul kilim will look as good as new even after many years of use. Genuine kilims thus outlast several generations. Our kilims require little, but proper care. A kilim should be regularly and carefully vacuumed or beaten out. Stains can almost always be removed with a slightly damp cloth. Dried food residues can easily be scraped off or brushed out. A kilim should not remain wet for long, as it can warp. Therefore, we do not recommend washing it yourself. If you feel the need to give your kilim a wash, please contact a trustworthy carpet cleaner or us. We offer our customers discounted rates for carpet cleaning and restoration.