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Judging
the quality of an authentic Persian rug |
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Traditions |
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production of Persian rugs can be compared with wine production
in France. Some villages and commercial regions are noticeable
because of their character and quality. |
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However,
the situation is constantly changing and a name cannot guarantee
the true history of the rug. |
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A lengthy process
Persian rugs are woven, regardless
of the production method - from wool, cotton or silk.
Wool is used in the pile, which accounts for approximately
95% of the rug. The quality of the thread can vary dramatically.
The wool should preferably be long and free of synthetic
materials.
Cotton is used primarily for the base of the weave of the
rug. Silk rugs are the most densely knotted, elegant and
expensive rugs you can find. A rug made entirely of silk
has a silk weave and weft.
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The
Tabriz Mahi dining-room rug of 2 x 3 meters has, on average
3,000,000 knots in total; all placed there buy hand.
As a skilled knotter can complete approx. 10,000 knots per
day, it will take them 300 days (excluding weekends and holidays)
to make the rug. |
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Turkish
knot or
Ghiordis knot |
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Persian
knot or
Seneh knot |
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