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The length of time it takes to complete a carpet often reflects the quality and beauty of it. Many tribal carpets can take anywhere from several months to several years in order to be completed. These magnificent rugs are high quality, long lasting, beautiful carpets that remain lustrous throughout the passage of time. One of the oldest carpets in the world dates back to 500 B.C. and although tattered due to the decay of the natural fibers in the carpet, it remains in well enough condition that one can appreciate the wonderful geometric design that adorns it. This is a testament to the true quality of a fantastic tribal carpet.
Many of these rugs are hand-woven using a variety of different methods and tools. Hand woven carpets are crafted by artisans who are well learned in the skill of weaving. Unlike machine-made carpets, these antique, hand-woven wonders are truly an important part of history.
Carpets can have different designs and structures depending on where it originates from. For instance, one of the biggest differences in tribal carpets is the knotting method used to weave it. The two types of knotting used are called Turkish knots and Persian knots.
Turkish knots are symmetrical and sometimes called the Ghiordes knot. When a rug made with Turkish knots is weaved, the yarn is passed between two warps, doubled back, and then wrapped around both warps. It is then pulled through the center tightly so that both ends emerge evenly between the two warps. Persian knots on the other hand are asymmetrical and are often referred to as the Senneh knot. Unlike the Turkish knot, the Persian is only wrapped around one warp at a time and then passed through to the next warp, dividing the two ends of the yarn used. This method of knotting produces a finer and more accurate tribal carpet.
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