Begum Karadag
Turkey
Begum Karadag, the founder of Buruz, is an interior designer. The city where her father was born is home to a geographically indicated hand-woven art in Turkey. However, this unique weaving art was on the verge of extinction. Aiming to revive this art that had been forgotten in the depths of chests, Begüm Karadağ founded the brand Buruz, which means "to bring to light" in Old Turkish. Buruz Design brings a centuries-old art to the forefront while using sustainable materials. The wool yarns used in its products are dyed entirely with plants such as acorns and walnuts. The looms are made of oak and are not electric. While production is entirely traditional, the designs are created with modern homes in mind. Beyond preserving the craft, Buruz empowers local women.Begum Karadag, saw graduates from vocational weaving courses struggling to find jobs. By employing these women in her workshop, Buruz provides financial independence and social security for those who previously had none job. Access Begum Karadag Newsroom
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Begum Karadag
Rug
Zilli is a blend of traditional weaving with postmodern lines. The rug is hand-woven using Turkey's geographical indication weaving technique. The motifs were embroidered during weaving with the Cicim technique. It is not post processing. This is the most special detail that distinguishes weaving from others. The motifs also have geographical indications. We used five of these motifs in producing the Zilli rug. The names and journeys of these motifs are; horseshoe (union of lovers), dog paw (happiness, abundance), scorpion (protection from evil), clover (luck), cocklebur (abundance).
A' Cultural Heritage and Culture Industry Design Award - Bronze (2025) - Access Begum Karadag Rug Press Kit
Begum Karadag
Rug
This design differs from other rugs due to its production techniques. The design is produced by combining four special hand weaving techniques. These are: Anatolian Knot Technique, Cicim Weaving Technique, Twill Weaving Technique and Shuttle Traditional Towel Weaving Technique. The combination of Cicim and Twill is already the geographically indicated as Karacakilavuz Weaving Technique. However the addition of Anatolian Knot Technique and Shuttle Traditional Towel Weaving technique made this rug unique. Three craftswomen worked in the production of the Daydreams conceptualized rug.
A' Textile, Fabric, Textures, Patterns and Cloth Design Award - Iron (2025) - Access Begum Karadag Rug Press Kit