Among persians in the trade the technique of knotting carpets in this fashion is commonly known as torkībāf.
Persian carpet weaving technique.
The corresponding terms for the asymmetrical knot are persian or senna and fārsībāf.
A good quality 9x12 has more than 1 5 million hand tied knots 12960 feet of warp and about 24000 feet of weft all of which require approximately 200 man days 10hr day man to weave.
Ghiordes or turkish knot symmetric.
Persian carpet weaving in modern day iran has long been known for its exquisitely beautiful and sumptuous handmade carpets.
In earlier carpet literature the symmetrical knot was generally called the turkish or ghiordes knot.
Another type of persian carpet is a flat weave rug known as a kilim.
Carpet weaving in persian is so deeply ingrained in the culture and traditions of this ancient land that iranian rug weavers have elevated it into an art form using a wonderful mix of colors and patterns.
Each has it own advantages and disadvantages.
Medallion vase hunting scenery tree and shrub harati garden.
Turkish knot is a symmetrical knot and in anatolia it is also known as ghiordes knot.
The double knot also known as the turkish knot and the single knot also known as the persian knot.
Persian carpets became very popular in european nations in this period.
There are two kinds of knots used in handmade rugs.
In practice both are considered equally good and the choice of the knot does affect the overall quality of the carpet.
The technique of weaving carpets further developed into a technique known as loop weaving.
Loop weaving is done by pulling the weft strings over a gauge rod creating loops of thread facing the weaver.
The elegant technique of carpet weaving and large quantities of carpets started to flow towards the european markets.
The complex process of weaving and finishing a hand knotted carpet includes at least 50 steps and utilizes about 300 people.
The main categories of carpets in the safavid era are classified by their design as follows.
These rugs don t have knotted pile and they use many special types of weaving techniques that involve skipping a certain number.