How is a carpet constructed?
The basic weave of an oriental carpet consists of the “warp” (red) running from top to bottom and the cross-threaded “weft” (green). The chain is not only hidden in the carpet as a foundation, it exposes the fringes.
A knot (turquoise) is tied at each intersection of these threads, the ends of which represent the pile of the carpet.
A carpet that only consists of the basic weave – the warp and the weft – is made Kilim called.
When knotting, the longitudinal threads are first stretched and then knots are tied in. As soon as a row has been completed, a new weft thread is drawn in transversely.
Where do real Persians come from?
The carpet was invented in the Caucasian region by nomadic peoples who had to keep their dwelling transportable but still robust. In addition, the raw material – the sheep’s wool – should also be able to travel with them. These wandering peoples distributed their knotted works of art in the larger area around today’s Iran, the former Persia.
What are the advantages of a real Persian?
Red wine on the Persian? No problem as long as it is a Persian carpet.
Real carpets are seen in the Orient as both a utility and an art object. A number of extraordinary performance features are due to this high standard:
lifespan
A real oriental carpet will become an heirloom. A few hundred years in domestic use are a matter of course.
impregnation
The gentle dyeing of the wool enables the natural fat of the wool to be retained and makes it very, very difficult to add permanent soiling to a real Persian.
