Double Knot Turkish Rugs

She started doing some research and quickly built relationships with several turkish rug vendors.

Double knot turkish rugs.

East central and south asia scandinavia balkans caucasia north africa and even in the americas by the natives but among all other rugs turkish and persian rugs have a different and special status because of their quality diversity and historical background. There are two main types of knots you ll see. The type of rug knot is the main variation you ll see in how hand knotted rugs are made. With this form of knotting each end of the pile thread is twisted around two warp threads at regular intervals so that both ends of the knot come up between two strands on one side of the carpet.

She loved the unique look and vibrant colors of turkish rugs but had a hard time finding them at reasonable prices. The single knot also called a sennah knot or persian knot encircles 1 thread. Turkish rugs are knotted with double knot technique handmade rugs are made in many different places all around the world such as. Beni ouarain or marmoucha rug.

Afghanistan and east turkestan. Southeast europe the balkan peninsula. Tips for working the turkish rug knot. 5 4 x 7 2 dk 109 6.

Finally cut the middle of the loops to form the turkish rug knot. Add to list in your list. Jufti knots are known as false knots. Most rugs from anatolia utilize the symmetrical turkish double knot.

Kathryn launched knotted turkish rugs in 2016 to help connect her friends and clients to beautifully restored vintage rugs. 5 4 x 9 10 dk 109 86. The turkish knot is symmetrical and can be identified by two small bumps within one knot found normally on the back of the rug. Morocco north africa.

The caucasus azerbaijan georgia armenia. Turkey armenia azerbaijan and northern iran are known to practice this type of knot. The double knot also called a gordes knot or turkish knot provides the most durable carpet. Understand the 2 types of knots used in turkish rug weaving.

Shag berber rugs turkish tulus etc stripes bands. This looks like a double knot. The turkish knot also called a ghiordes knot and the persian knot also called a senneh knot. Examine the underside of the rug for imperfections.

We do not put secure with a knot in this stitch. 2020 double knot 13 white street. The pile knots are usually knotted by hand. Turkish rugs are one of the most famous rugs in the world.

This is a surface embroidery stitch meaning it is worked on the surface of the fabric instead of taking it down. Turkish knots are most common in rugs made in northwestern iran kurdistan. In a double knot a strand of yarn encircles 2 threads.