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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) |
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