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Persian Carpets Are Works Of Art
By Joel F Mornigstar
Persian carpets are among some of the most beautiful, and most
sought after, textiles in the world. More than just floor and
walkway coverings, the rugs are considered true works of art,
and their history is strongly tied to that of the people who make
them.
The rugs hang, protected, on the walls of prestigious art galleries
and in the homes of world famous art collectors. Unfortunately,
this art form is slowly dying, in part because of a lack of understanding
about the history and artistry involved in their creation.
The History Of Persian Carpets
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.
Difference Between Persian And Turkish Carpets
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.
One Million Carpet Weavers In Iran
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.
About the Author:
Joel F Morningstar has written a number of articles on home improvement,
gardening and landscaping including Backyard
Landscaping, Miniature
Fruit Trees, Pepper
Plant, Coffee
Plant, Front
Yard Landscape, Lawn
Swing, Fast
Growing Trees, Stone
Walkway, Big
Backyard, Deck
Ideas, Asphalt
Paving, Swing
Set Backyard, Outdoor
Decor, Patio
Garden, Furniture,
Lawn
And Garden, Design
Landscaping, Lawn
Care, The
Landscape, The
Lawn, Lawn
Garden.
Keep a lookout for more of his articles on this website.
Little Known Home Decorating Facts....
What are the different types of carpet?
This is a tricky question because it can
be taken two ways. The first is the types of fibers that make
up the carpet and the second is the actual types of carpets
themselves. Let’s go with the second since the type of carpet
fibers has already been covered.
There are several different types of carpets and it may surprise
you to learn that not all carpets were originally created to be walked upon. It was not
until the 18th century that carpets were used as floor coverings.
Some of the different types of carpets are: woven, needlefelt,
flatweave, hooked and knotted pile carpets. Each one is created
using a different method.
No one is quite sure who made the carpet
but there is speculation that either the Iranians or the Persians
created this masterpiece of woven fabrics. Knotted pile carpets
can be traced back to the 13th century but the best examples of
carpets come to us from the Turks who have perfected the art of
tapestries and carpets.
Most carpets today are made with synthetic
fibers and are done with a machine. But you can still find hand-made
carpets made of natural fibers. You can expect to pay more for
the natural fiber carpets that are hand made and stitched or woven
on a loom.
Rugs, lamps, pictures and throws can be overwhelming to someone
without decorating experience. Items that look great in pictures
seem to not go well with your furniture or vice versa. It takes
a bit of knowledge and creativity to bring together different
elements into one cohesive, beautiful design.
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