Daydreamer Rug by Eda Zamanpur and Begum Karadag is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award in Textile, Fabric, Textures, Patterns and Cloth Design Competition Category.
IronTextile· 2025
Daydreamer Rug
by Eda Zamanpur and Begum Karadag
Client: Buruz Design
A' Design Award Winner in Textile Category
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About Daydreamer Rug
Daydreamer is a hand-woven floor rug. Four traditional hand weaving techniques are combined in Daydreamer: the Anatolian knot, Cicim weaving, twill weaving and shuttle traditional towel weaving. The Cicim and twill combination forms the Karacakilavuz weaving technique, which carries a geographical indication. Sun, moon and star motifs float within geometric shapes. Three woven pieces are made on traditional oak looms and joined asymmetrically with a knitted wool chain. A cotton lining covers the back, and the fringes are attached by hand. Production takes about two months.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award
Daydreamer Rug is an Iron A' Design Award winner, a prestigious recognition granted to good designs that meet the professional and industrial requirements expected from well-designed creations. Iron winners demonstrate great skill, high specialization, expert understanding, and creative capacity of their creators. Daydreamer Rug is expected to be a highly regarded, admired, and cherished creation that is practical and innovative. This Iron A' Design Award-winning design integrates industry best practices and has competent technical characteristics linked with know-how and talent. Daydreamer Rug is respected for its thoroughness and is designed to provide quality of life improvements that help make the world a better place.
Where to Get It
Handwoven Artisanal Rugs and Textiles
We create exclusive handwoven rugs using centuries-old Turkish techniques and sustainable materials. Each piece combines traditional craftsmanship with modern design, empowering local women artisans while bringing unique, plant-dyed textiles to contemporary homes. Custom sizes available.
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- Unique Properties
- This design differs from other rugs due to its production techniques. The design is produced by combining four special hand weaving techniques. Among the weaving techniques, there is also the geographically indicated Karacakilavuz Weaving Technique. That's why you see a one of a kind production technique. Three craftswomen worked on this unique production.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Width 240 cm x Depth 280 cm x Height 1 cm. Since the product is hand-made, these dimensions may change each time production is made. It is also possible to produce in different sizes. Package size is 80cmx40cmx60cm.
- Tags
- artisan, craft, rug, design, anatolian, woman, natural dye, sustainable
- Production Technology
- The production was made by combining four different techniques. These are: Anatolian Knot Technique, Cicim Weaving Technique, Twill Weaving Technique and Shuttle Traditional Towel Weaving Technique. The looms on which the weaving is applied are traditional looms made of oak with four pedals and four texsolv heddles.
Three weaving pieces are produced separately and hand-embroidered using the crochet stitches. Back side cleaning process is done with a crochet hook and scissors. Three wings are joined together asymmetrically with a knitted wool chain. A lining fabric containing cotton is added to prevent the back of the fabric from being exposed. Finally, each rug fringe at the end of the rug is hand-attached to finish the product. - Design Challenge
- This design is not just a rug; it is a tapestry of emotions, reminding us of the balance between light and shadow, joy and solitude. “Hayalperest” symbolizes a world where dreams intersect with reality, where each color and shape guides us toward positive reflections and tranquil memories. Embrace this piece as an emblem of the beauty in daily transitions, a reminder to find solace and inspiration in the simplicity of everyday life.
- Research
- Eda Zamanpur made her own digital design drawing on the photo of a rug designed by Begum Karadag on a previously produced design. The entire design was redrawn digitally. Then, all patterns were coded and processed on checkered papers. Then, we evaluated which technique would express itself brightly for a few weeks. The line starting from one piece of weaving had to continue uninterruptedly on the other piece of weaving. Therefore, making the three separate pieces of weaving look like a whole required the most precise work.
- Inspiration
- Hayalperest” is a journey into the reverie of home, a space where day and night coexist, each representing cherished memories and the warmth of shared moments. Inspired by the concept of daydreams, “Hayalperest” invites one to envision a landscape that merges the earthly with the celestial. Sun, moon, and star motifs float harmoniously within geometric shapes, creating a visual story that evokes both modernity and nostalgia. This design is not just a rug; it is a tapestry of emotions.
- Project Duration
- Karacakilavuz Weaving Technique, which is the core technique of weaving the product, belongs to the Tekirdag province of Turkey. It is only allowed to be produced only in Tekirdag. For this reason, the production of the rug was made in Buruz's own workshop in Tekirdag province of Turkey. Buruz's workshop is the first production workshop opened in Turkey, providing sustainable women employment for Karacakilavuz Weaving. The production period takes approximately two month (the stage of dyeing the ropes with plants is not taken into account).
- Operation Flow
- The product is designed as a floor rug. It is produced in Buruz's workshop in approximately two months, using completely sustainable materials. The sale and promotion of the product is made on Buruz's website or other sales points. Since it is a custom-made product, it can only be produced as a limited edition. Due to its production feature, it is not a mass production product. Production can be made upon order.
- Patents
- Turkish Patent Office trademark registration number 2021 102712
- Team Members
- EDA ZAMANPUR
BEGUM KARADAG
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