The term “pile” refers to the ends of yarn that extend upwards from the surface of an Oriental rug, creating the rug’s surface itself. The pile is formed when weavers wrap a narrow piece of yarn into two warp strands – which refers to the strands running from the top to the bottom of the rug. This is done to keep the rug in place.
The Process of Knotting
The process of knotting the yarn’s short length and forming the pile is known as knotting. Knotting is the term that is the best way to describe this process as after knotting the yarn, the weavers beat the rug, creating warp, weft, and ties to create an elongated knot that secures the rug.
What is it that makes Oriental rug designs so distinctive and valuable is the fact that each hand-made rug’s individual strands of the pile must be tied in a hand. As you know, this can be quite a long and exhausting process.
Different Types of Knots
In modern weaving styles, there are two major knots utilized. The first type is the Senneh which is also called the Persian. The other kind of knot is the Ghiordes which is also called the Turkish. There is a third kind of knot, known as”the Jufti knot. However, it’s inferior to the other two types and is not widely used; therefore, we will not discuss it.
Each style has each of them’s advantages and drawbacks; however, they’re equally effective in holding a rug together. The most important benefit of knowing the distinction between Oriental designs is the fact that they will help to determine the source of the rug.
The Senneh (Persian) Knot
It is created when you loop the pile yarn between two warp yarns. After the two strands have been tied, the weaver pulls the loopback by passing it through the other yarns. The knot is also referred to as an asymmetrical knot since the loop inside this pile may be pulled either to either the left or right.
Rug experts claim that the Senneh knot allows Persian rug weavers to create intricately swirled and curving designs since weavers are able to make more knots for every square inch of space than the Ghiordes knot.
It is believed that the Senneh knot is the most sought-after across China, Pakistan, India, and the Balkan countries, as well as its original creators of the Persian areas. When looking at one’s rug’s reverse, it is possible to determine whether the Persian knot is utilized based on the number of loop bumps that appear on the warp.
The Ghiordes (Turkish) Knot
The knot is created similarly to the Senneh knot, with the pile looped over two warp yarns. The main difference between the Senneh knot and the Ghiordes knots is the Ghiordes knot is pulled back within both warp strands, not only one strand.
The knot is known as a symmetrical knot and produces an extremely compact rug. The most well-known weaving groups to employ this kind that knots are Caucasian as well as groups like the Anatolian groups. Similar to the Senneh style knot, the Ghiordes knot isn’t easy to identify; however, if the back of the rug is covered with two loop bumps on the warp, it is probable that this knot was utilized.
SAMAD is a major manufacturer and importer of premium handmade decorative rugs that caters exclusively to premium designers and retailers. Immigrating from London, the brothers were business associates David Samad, and Malcolm Samad began their venture by importing wholesale rugs into New York City in 1985. With a keen appreciation and knowledge of our work, our pioneering spirit drives us to challenge the status quo and to continue our pursuit of quality.
