Persian Carpets

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Considered some of the most beautiful textiles in the world, Persian carpets are more than just coverings for floors. They are also coverings for walls for some of the most prestigious galleries and collectors in the world. The rugs have a long, rich history that is deeply intertwined with the history of the people who create them. Unfortunately, carpet weaving is a dying art form, partially because people fail to appreciate the beauty that comes from the history and artistry involved in their making.

Although nobody knows for certain the origins of carpet weaving, carpets from Persia can be traced as far back as the 5th century BC, with mentions of their beauty appearing in Chinese texts by the 6th century AD. With each conquering army that marched into Persia, the rugs were carried off to new lands and new people. Carpet weavers were commissioned to make extravagant rugs that would cover entire floors in ruler's palaces, and rulers in those ancient times were buried in crypts lined with these custom carpets. Although the carpets are famous for their rich colors, quality of design and variety of patterns, many carpet weavers still use traditional patterns along with their original designs.

Traditionally, the one distinguishing feature between Persian carpets and Turkish carpets was the type of knot used. The Turkish knot has two loops, or a double knot, around the vertical threads, while a Persian knot has one loop, or a single knot, around the vertical threads. Although many weavers remain true to the knot style of their region, it is common to find both types of knots in use in the same area. Generally, the custom carpets with Turkish knots have fewer knots per square inch and a more boxy design, but it is only possible to tell which knot was used by bending the rug back on itself to spread out the pile, and then looking at the base of the knot.

Experts estimate there are over 1 million carpet weavers in Iran, which is modern day Persia, and weaving custom carpets is the most widespread craft form in that nation. Despite that, Persian carpets are a dying art form. As other countries mass produce cheaper copies of the custom carpets, weavers not only lose much of their customer base to the cheaper versions, but they also lose their original rug patterns to widespread commercial copying. Understanding the history and tradition of original hand-woven rugs leads to a greater appreciation of the art, which may be the only thing that can preserve its existence.

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Today's Tip On Carpet

The different types of Turkish carpets do have different characteristics. Wool on wool carpets, for example, tends to have a low knot count and non-intricate patterns, like geometric shapes, while wool on cotton has a higher knot count and more intricate patterns, including floral designs. Silk on silk rugs have the highest knot count and usually have very intricate patterns. In addition to materials used, you can determine whether the rug is hand-or machine-spun by looking at the back of it. If the squares are all the same size, then the rug has been machine-spun. You can also tell whether the dyes used are natural or the less expensive chemical versions by wiping a spot of the rug with a damp white cloth. If color bleeds off, then chemical dyes have been used. Keep in mind that bleeding off on the cloth also means they will bleed onto each other if the carpet is washed.


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