Rugmaker Tying Knots on Vertical Loom

Bright noon light falls through sheer curtains, casting a flat, even glow across a wooden writing desk in Şanlıurfa. Hands manipulate thick, earth-toned wool threads on a compact vertical loom, fingers pressing tight knots into the warp. The polished wood surface reflects small, sharp highlights where the light hits. Coiled skeins of yarn in muted ochre and deep rust sit beside the loom, their fibers catching the dust motes suspended in the air. The texture of the wool contrasts with the smooth, worn grain of the desk. A metal tool rests on the edge, its surface gleaming under the harsh midday sun. The scene shows the precise, repetitive motion of knotting against the stillness of the room.