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 Konya is located in a desert steppe region 250 km from Ankara, Turkey. From the time of the Seljuk sultans, it became an important religious center and pilgrimage site. A historic city, its geographical position has always given it the role of a major commercial hub. Its reputation for carpet manufacturing is such that all carpets from neighboring regions are called Konya. The region of the trading city of Nigde (located between Kayseri and Konya) produces beautiful, fine kilims called Konya-Nigde.

How are Konya carpets made? The characteristics of Konya carpets primarily concern prayer rugs: a red background, loose texture, stylized motifs representing tulips and larkspurs. The Konya bazaar gathers production from the villages of Derbent and Ladik. Merchants from Istanbul go directly to the homes of renowned knotters in neighboring villages to purchase their goods.

What are their characteristics? The kilim carpets from the mountainous region south of Konya are renowned for their high quality. Those from the small village of Mut, about 90km from Kamaran, are particularly appreciated despite their somewhat thick texture. They are called Karamanis by the elders, because in the past, they came from the Karaman region. Their background is usually, and unusually, made of white wool.

Do they have traditional motifs? Their simple motifs are geometric and composed of a central band of 3 to 6 polychrome hexagons floating on the white, sometimes indigo, background. The composition of prayer rugs from this city resembles that of Karaman kilims. Like them, they are small, made of coarse wool, in dark tones, often adorned with three mihrabs placed side by side, the arch ending in a staircase with two kinds of hook at the top.

How to recognize a true Konya carpet? The motifs of this region are typical of Anatolian kilim carpets, but the chromatic variations create different viewing angles, as in a distorting mirror, the colors of the triangular motifs never being the same color as their symmetrical mirror reflection. The vegetable colors are quite dark, in a limited range of brick red, dark blue, yellow with shades in natural tones of black and greige (the color of silk in its pure state).

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