In winter, carpets stored in warehouses of businesses dealing in carpet and rug trade accumulate bacteria and insect larvae due to moisture. Under the scorching sun, these carpets are cleansed of pests and regain their original color.

The sunning process starts early in the morning and continues until sunset. Workers frequently turn the carpets to ensure both sides receive equal sun exposure.

About 3,000 carpets were brought to a carpet field where 20 people, including 14 women, work. The carpets were sorted by color and pattern and laid out in the fields.

Women who have made a career out of weaving carpets since their youth in the district now also contribute to the carpet fields. These women, involved in every stage of carpet-making, aim to pass on their skills to the younger generation.

Hatice Kaçar, who has been working as carpet weaver since her childhood, said she has also been working in the carpet fields for two years. Kaçar said, "We start early in the morning. We turn and sun the carpets all day. If it rains, we gather them up. Generally, it’s mostly women working."

Nilüfer Avşar expressed her happiness when she saw the carpets she has woven being brought to the fields to sun. Avşar noted, "Because women weave the carpets, they understand this work better. We grew up surrounded by carpets. It’s hard to notice, but my hands touch 50-60 carpets a day."