Turak kilims are made with 100% undyed pure new wool (warp and weft) from Anatolian indigenous breeds - wool in pure state ensures premium quality and longevity. Pure new wool is shorn from the living sheep, not blended with other fibres or recycled, and is not subjected to any processes damaging to the fibres.
Wool fibers are specially produced for Turak, made from premium quality and heavy worsted wool. We use 3-ply twisted yarn in our kilims which adds to the durability and enables the ideal thickness and heaviness (2 kg. per square meter). This makes the kilim sit on the floor in the desirable way.
We use 100% local, natural and sustainable materials. No chemicals are used at any stage of our production (no bleach, no chemicals, no dyes) - keeping the authenticity and the natural characteristics of the raw fibers. No pesticides, insecticides or moth proofing used.
Our fibers are raw and undyed, and we do not use any water except for the natural washing of the fleece - ensuring minimal water use with no water pollution and no waste water.
The colors are made by mixing different fleeces from black, brown and white sheep. Comes in three colors; cream, camel and grey. No fade in color or tone. Color fastness to light / sunlight; undyed wool will have no fade or change in colour when exposed to light / sunlight - contrary to dyed wool.
Dimensional stability; our kilims go through a hand washing process with only cold water and 100% natural softener for a natural scent, and finally dried under the sun.
Wool is hypoallergenic-contrary to popular belief. A good thermal and acoustic insulator. Wool fibres can absorb large quantities of water and regulate humidity. Wool is naturally odour resistant due to the fibre's unique properties. Wool offers coziness and comfort. The naive beauty of natural colors and textures creates delightful feelings and pleases the senses.
We are committed to offering safe and organic materials with minimal environmental impact. Our raw materials are traceable to the original source. All sheep and goats in Türkiye are officially registered and are traced by database with electronic ring. We are committed to transforming all Turak wool to 100% Responsibly Sourced Wool by 2025.
