Turkish Star - Oriental Rugs, Decorative Plates, Hand Painted Tiles

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Large Rugs

Large Kilims

Small Rugs and Kilims

Ceramic Plates - Large (10" +)

Ceramic Plates - Medium (8" - 9")

Ceramic Plates - Small (6" - 7")

Ceramic Bowls - Large (8" +)

Ceramic Bowls - Medium (8")

Ceramic Bowls - Small (4" - 6")

Ceramic Vases - Large

Ceramic Vases - Medium

Ceramic Vases - Small

Porcelain Kutahya Plates - Large

Porcelain Kutahya Plates - Medium

Porcelain Katahya Plates - Small

Silver Jewelry

About Our Products

In the rural villages of Turkey life is simplistic and family oriented, but it is by no means easy. Employment is scarce and often villagers rely on seasonal farm work to supply their financial needs. Children often do not get an education beyond the eighth grade and then they have to leave their homes to find work in bigger cities in order to help their families.

Throughout history such villagers have been the instrument to pass the skill of rug and hand craft making from one generation to the next. Industrialization and the declining market have however harmed the tradition.

In 1987 a German chemist, Dr. Harald Böhmer, began to research the colors and dyes used in the ancient oriental carpets. Through his research he identified the plants used to make each of the traditionally used colors. He taught a small group of weavers how to make the natural dyes and so a co-operative was formed. They called it DOBAG the acronym for “Dogal Boya Arsatirm ve Gelistirn Projesi” that translates to: Natural Dye Research and Development Project.

Through the DOBAG project other projects have now been established and Turkish Star is one such a project that aims to continue the original tradition while creating employment for families.

Rugs: Only natural dyes and traditional patterns are used in all the rugs. The natural dyes are brewed from plants, roots and flowers that grow in the western parts of Turkey, making them vibrant and durable, while environmental friendly. Once the wool is dyed it is washed and dried, ready for the loom.
All rugs and kilims are 100% wool weaved on a 100% wool backing

The weavers are paid by the knot for each rug, making their wages more representative of the actual time spent to make it. Depending on the size one rug can take weeks to months to complete.
Each carpet can be identified by the initials of the weaver that is worked into the rug. They also work the symbol that represents their village at the top of each rug. This way every rug can be traced back to its maker in the respective villages. With each carpet that is sold the new owner receives a certificate with the rug’s specifications along with a picture of the woman who put her heart into her work.

After a rug is completed it is carefully inspected by a fine arts professor to ensure that the knot count is correct and to the highest standard.

Ceramic Products: The same rings true for the hand crafted and painted ceramic vases and plates that each carries a unique pattern and glamour.

The goal is to ensure the hand craft industry in its origin in the homes of the Turkish people, while ensuring fair wages so they can care for their families. The worker’s children can go to school instead of going to work to support the family; and the villagers have work during the harsh winter months.

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Sun. 12-5
(434) 293-9946

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sales@turkishstar.net