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Most nineteenth and twentieth-century [[Turkish Carpet|Turkish]] rugs are coarsely woven with a knot density below 50 knots per square inch. With few exceptions, the [[Symmetrical Knot|symmetric knot]] is used. Most rugs are woven on a [[wool]] foundation with a [[cotton]] foundation increasingly used from the turn of the century. Wefts are usually unplied, with two shoots between each row of knots. Some [[silk]] rugs have been woven in Turkey. Designs tend to be prayer rugs and [[Medallion|medallions]] rather than all-over patterns.<br> | Most nineteenth and twentieth-century [[Turkish Carpet|Turkish]] rugs are coarsely woven with a knot density below 50 knots per square inch. With few exceptions, the [[Symmetrical Knot|symmetric knot]] is used. Most rugs are woven on a [[wool]] foundation with a [[cotton]] foundation increasingly used from the turn of the century. Wefts are usually unplied, with two shoots between each row of knots. Some [[silk]] rugs have been woven in Turkey. Designs tend to be prayer rugs and [[Medallion|medallions]] rather than all-over patterns.<br> | ||
Turkey has been one of the most prominent Oriental carpet producers in the world. The weavers of Turkey were highly talented and creative with influential designs and techniques. Turkey is credited with the development and advancement of folk art weavings over the centuries.('''[[Turkish Carpet|Full article...]]''') | Turkey has been one of the most prominent Oriental carpet producers in the world. The weavers of Turkey were highly talented and creative with influential designs and techniques. Turkey is credited with the development and advancement of folk art weavings over the centuries.('''[[Turkish Carpet|Full article...]]''') | ||
Latest revision as of 12:47, 16 December 2020
Most nineteenth and twentieth-century Turkish rugs are coarsely woven with a knot density below 50 knots per square inch. With few exceptions, the symmetric knot is used. Most rugs are woven on a wool foundation with a cotton foundation increasingly used from the turn of the century. Wefts are usually unplied, with two shoots between each row of knots. Some silk rugs have been woven in Turkey. Designs tend to be prayer rugs and medallions rather than all-over patterns.
Turkey has been one of the most prominent Oriental carpet producers in the world. The weavers of Turkey were highly talented and creative with influential designs and techniques. Turkey is credited with the development and advancement of folk art weavings over the centuries.(Full article...)