Historically: religious, cultural, environmental, sociopolitical and socioeconomic conditions created widespread utilitarian need and have provided artistic inspiration among the many tribal peoples and ethnic groups in Central Asia and Turkey.
Only
natural fibers are used in handmade rugs. The most common materials used for
the pile are wool, silk and cotton.
Wool is
the most frequently used pile material in a handmade rug because it is soft,
durable, easy to work with and not too expensive.
Cotton
is used primarily in the foundation of rugs.
