1) Regular rotation (every 6 months)
Why?

• Even wear (prevents worn pathways).
• Protects from UV rays (fading) and oxidation (natural dyes).
• Extends lifespan (50 to 100 years without loss of beauty).

2) Spot cleaning (gentle method)
With Marseille soap (no chemicals!)

• Absorb excess:
  For liquids: gently scrape with a spoon (do not rub).
  Avoid spreading the stain.
  
• Apply soap:
  Dip a block of Marseille soap in lukewarm water.
  Rub the stain in circular motions, let sit for 5 min.
  
• Rinse and dry:
  Wipe with a damp cloth (clear water).
  Elevate the rug (on a chair) for air drying.
  Tip: Use a fan (avoid direct sun).

⚠️ Avoid:

• Abrasive sponges or hard brushes.
• Bleach, ammonia (destroy fibers and dyes).

3) Drying: the key to preventing mold and moths
Risks of improper drying:

• Musty odors, white spots (mineral salts).
• Deformation and proliferation of dust mites/moths.

Best practices:

• Dry flat or elevated (no folding).
• Aerate both sides of the rug.
• Avoid residual moisture (dryer or fan if necessary).

4) Rugs & pets: tailored advice

Discover our tips for harmonious coexistence:
👉 Click here to read our expert advice

Need professional care?

At BABA RUG, our expert artisans take care of your rugs:

• Deep cleaning.
• Custom stain removal and repair.
• Personalized advice to preserve their brilliance.

Contact us:

• Phone: 09 83 89 37 22
• Online: Make an appointment

Free delivery

• Free standard delivery in 4 to 6 business days.
• Our rugs are shipped quickly so you can enjoy them without delay.

Free returns

• You have 60 days to return your rug, free of charge.
• Returns are simple and stress-free: we cover the return shipping costs.

👉 Find out more about our delivery and returns policy

Where do they come from? The city of Kayseri, located 336 km from Konya in Turkey, was an important commercial center for carpets during the Ottoman Empire. Today, it has re-established itself as the main commercial hub for carpets manufactured in all provinces of Central Anatolia, including Cappadocia carpets and Kirsehir carpets, as well as those brought to the bazaar by the Yuruks and Kurds residing in the east of this region.

How are Kayseri carpets made? In the city's factories, many carpets with diverse and rather heterogeneous designs are woven, intended exclusively for export or the tourist trade. Private workshops work for wholesalers who provide them with raw materials and the patterns for ordered carpets. These traders have a whole network of home knotters established in the surrounding villages, with every house having its carpet loom ready to operate. Here, too, carpets are made according to Western orders and desired selling prices. The designs and dimensions of these carpets are decided by the importers.

What are their characteristics? The local wool used produces a rough, short, and rather close-cropped pile. The designs imitate either Konya designs or Persian designs, particularly inspired by Tabriz carpets. Kayseri has always maintained commercial and cultural contacts with the capital of Iranian carpet weaving. Conversely, Tabriz produces silk carpets inspired by Kayseri models.

How do you recognize a genuine Kayseri carpet? Some prayer rugs, made entirely of silk, blending silk with gold threads to achieve a subtle shimmer - warp, weft, and pile - are of exceptional quality: fine knotting, close-cropped pile, delicate, often vegetal motifs, and a rare harmony of pastel dyes, a secret of a few Armenian families from the Kayseri community, a city with a rich artistic past whose population has lived for centuries from carpet craftsmanship.

Invite Turkey into your home, explore our collection today, and let yourself be enchanted by the beauty and magic of handmade Kayseri carpets, an invaluable treasure for your interior. All our Kayseri carpets are sold with their certificate of origin.