
The idea behind Turkmen Slate Tribal Washable Rug
Central Asia
Where the design begins
Turkmen tribes wove the most systematic designs in the carpet world: each tribe owned a gül, a repeating octagonal emblem, and used it consistently enough that a rug can be attributed by its gül alone.
How to read the pattern
The gül grid — one emblem repeated across the field in strict rows. It works as a tribal signature, a heraldry woven rather than painted.
Made to be lived with
Soft chenille polyester is woven into a dense, low pile on a cotton backing with a non-slip finish. It is designed for everyday vacuuming and a domestic 30°C wash.
Weight-based wash guide
Which washing machine fits my rug?
Every Rug Weavers washable rug is foldable. Choose the machine by the rug's dry weight—not its unfolded dimensions—and wash the rug on its own.
Nine Rug Weavers sizes, including both round rugs and the 155 × 230 cm size.
Choose this capacity for the 200 × 300 cm size.
How to load it: Fold the rug loosely, place it in the drum by itself and never exceed the machine's stated dry-load capacity. Use a gentle 30°C cycle with mild detergent, then reshape and air dry flat. Always follow the sewn care label and your machine manufacturer's instructions.
Care, without the guesswork
Wash, dry, back to the room.
Follow the sewn care label and use a drum with enough room for the rug to move freely.
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Vacuum first
Lift loose grit with low suction and no aggressive beater bar.
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Blot the spill
Use cool water and a clean cloth. Blot gently—never scrub the fibres.
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Wash at 30°C
Load loosely, wash alone on a gentle cycle, and use mild liquid detergent.
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Keep it gentle
No bleach or fabric softener; both can alter colour and reduce grip.
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Air dry flat
Reshape while damp and let it dry fully before returning it to the floor.
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Match the dry weight
Fold loosely and use a machine whose stated capacity is at least the rug's dry weight.
Always check the sewn care label and your machine instructions. Wash the rug alone and never exceed the machine's stated dry-load capacity.