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Bursa has a rich history dating back to ancient times, and was the first capital city of the Ottoman Empire, which played a big role in the development of Ottoman art, including carpet weaving. This historical importance has made Bursa a centre for carpets and kilims which still continues to be valued to this day.

Double knot is a traditional weaving technique where each knot is tied twice, creating a very secure and tight weave, resulting in more resistance to wear and tear.

A wool on cotton rug has wool that is tied around a cotton base which combines the durability and softness of wool with the flexibility and strength of a cotton foundation.