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General Information on
Oriental Rugs and Persian Rugs
Oriental Rugs and Persian
Rugs – Knott Density
High Knot Density Means Finer Rug Quality
Fineness of the knotting in an
oriental rug
refers to the number of knots that have been tied per square inch of
pile. The higher the number of knots, the finer the quality of the
weave.
Among
Oriental rug dealers there are no
consistent rules determining the exact knot-count required to justify
a rug being classified as ‘fine’ or ‘finely knotted’. However,
anything over 150 knots per square inch can be considered medium grade
(reasonably finely knotted) and anything over 250 or 300 knots would
generally be acknowledged as a top grade (fine) oriental rug. A high
knot-count is necessary to produce extremely intricate designs and the
more intricate the design, the more knots that are required to ensure
its success. This is particularly true when articulating curved or
flowing forms.
Oriental Rugs and Persian
Rugs – Vegetable Dyes
Master Dyers Create Beautiful Colored Rugs Using
All Natural Dyes
One-of-a-kind
Oriental rug colors are produced by
master dyers that perform an important and still somewhat mysterious
task in the process of Oriental and Persian rug making. In nomadic and
village cultures, the master dyer often acts as the tribal wise man,
whose advice is sought on a range of subjects that have nothing to do
with making rugs. Dyeing is considered a science, with secrets that
are passed down from generation to generation. In the finest oriental
rugs, only naturally occurring materials are used to create the
dyes.
Oriental Rugs and Persian
Rugs – Wool
Kurd Wool Widely Used For Soft, Durable
Persian
Rugs and
Oriental Rugs
Persian rug wool is the best and most widely used
rug-making material. It is soft, durable and easy to work. However,
the quality varies considerably and not all wool is suitable for rug
making. Good
Persian rug wool needs to combine softness with strength
and springiness, or the rug wears out quickly and fails to return to
its original shape if creased or depressed. Only certain types of wool
possess the qualities required; the best comes from lambs between 8
and 14 months old, particularly those from colder high regions. Some
wool
Persian rugs are prefixed by the word "Kurd" which indicates that
the rug was made from wool taken from the flanks and shoulders (where
the fibers are the longest) of lambs reared in the winter and clipped
in the spring. Kurd wool is generally considered to be among the very
best available.
Oriental Rugs and Persian
Rugs – Hand Knotted
In hand knotted
oriental rugs the pile is created
by tying a short length of yarn around two adjacent warp strands so
that the ends of the yarn protrude upwards to form the surface which
is called the pile of the rug. This process is referred to as
‘knotting’, because when the weft and warp strands are beaten together
to hold the yarn in place, a securely tied knot is formed. In
Oriental
rugs, every knot is tied by hand, and a skilled weaver can tie
something in the region of a thousand knots per hour.
More Information on
Oriental Rugs and Persian Rugs
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Oriental Rug and Persian Rug Buyers Guide
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Oriental Rug and Persian Rug FAQ
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Oriental Rug and Persian Rug Appraisals
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Oriental Rug and Persian Rug Cleaning
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Oriental Rug and Persian Rug Repair
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