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DESIGN OF CARPET
WEAVING LOOMS
Weaving looms vary considerably in size and sophistication but the basic principals remain unchanged. A secure frame is required to which the wrap strands are tied. it is either fixed or adjustable.
On adjustable looms, the vertical beams are fixed but one or both of the horizontal beams that hold the warp
THE Carpet Materials
Wool
Needless to say, sheep wool is one of the basic elements in the carpet industry; it is usually used to weave the pile of a carpet. Many years ago some of the Harnedan and Baluch rugs were woven with camel wool.
Iranian sheep have thick wool and more than 60-70% of the wool is the hetro type species. Due to this fact, it is a very suitable material for carpets as the warp is thick, coarse and strong. The quality of wool obtained from sheep
About knots (Ghereh)
In Persian Carpets, tying a short length of yarn around two adjacent warp strands so that .he ends of the yarn protrude upwards and form the surface (pile) of the carpet creates the pile.
This process is referred to as knotting. The proximity and density of the knots contribute to e fineness and the long wear of the carpet.
ith more knots, the pattern and design of the carpet are highlighted.
In the Persian Carpet weaving two main types of knots are used, the Ghiordes Knot or urkish) and the Senneh
About knots (Ghereh) (2)
In Persian Carpets, tying a short length of yarn around two adjacent warp strands so that .he ends of the yarn protrude upwards and form the surface (pile) of the carpet creates the pile.
This process is referred to as knotting. The proximity and density of the knots contribute to e fineness and the long wear of the carpet.
ith more knots, the pattern and design of the carpet are highlighted.
In the Persian Carpet weaving two main types of knots are used, the Ghiordes Knot or urkish) and the Senneh
Subdivision according to size
• Small Rugs ( padari - zar o nim)
o Rugs 070 x 140cm (2ft4 x 4ft7)
o Rugs 080 x 150cm (2ft7 x 5ft)
