Knotting: The Art of Carpet Weaving

Knotting: The Art of Carpet Weaving

Carpet-making begins with evenly tensioned warp threads on a loom for symmetry. A selvedge, woven with weft threads, forms a firm edge for knotting.

The two main knot types are:

  • Ghiordes (Turkish Knot): Knots wrap two warp threads, followed by weft compression and trimming to create the pile.
  • Senneh (Persian Knot): Wool wraps one warp thread, looping behind another for intricate designs.

These refined techniques ensure Persian carpets are durable and exquisite.