Historically, Konya is one of the most important weaving centres in Turkey. It is renowned for the variety and splendour of its rugs, kilims and other hand-woven textiles. It is also well known as a centre for the repair of these artefacts.

At Ipek Yolu we specialize in the restoration of carpets,kilims, Navajo Kilims,  soumaks, cicims, zili and semi-old and antique Chinese rugs. Antiques are our speciality.In our atelier you will find master restorers who are expert in any sort of rug repair. We use yarn hand-spun in the Taurus Mountains and dyed to exacting standards with natural colours by Mehmet UCAR, the principal of Ipek Yolu. Over many years Mehmet has researched the methods of producing the glorious natural dyes of the past. His diligence and enthusiasm have resulted in his gaining a wide reputation for the quality of his colours.

Rugs for repairs can be sent to us by UPS, Fedex or DHL. We can arrange special import for larger consignments of repairs.

You can contact us by email or fax.

Here and there you have other small rug workshops using natural  vegetable dyes. It is impossible to mention all of them. However, I must tell you about Mehmet Ucar in Konya Turkey, another good source, especially for kilims or flat weaves. He is known for his mastery of obtaining some interesting colors and color combinations using yellow, red and indigo blue, and is often called the King of Yellow especially by collectors and rug buyers in the USA. (The Magazine of Cleaning and Restoration The Official Publication Of ASCR International.   Issue 10 October 2001 / Purchasing Rugs in Turkey. Page:21)