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It
is the knotting, or tying of the colored yarn around
the threads of the foundation that creates the pile
of a carpet.
The
most important factor in the creation of a quality rug
is its basic construction and the integrity of its principaal
materials. Rugs do not need to have a high knot count
to be high quality, so you should be wary of someone
who tries to sell you a rug solely on the basis of knot
count.Knotting
is a very precise skill and it is the major factor in
the look of a finished carpet. The pile is formed from
various types of knots; the most common of which are
symmetrical and asymmetrical.
As
these diagrams illustrate, different knotting techniques
are employed depending upon the geographical origin
and specific use of the carpet. |
