Technical Analysis: The Materials of Fine Carpets
The quality of a hand-knotted carpet is fundamentally determined by the fibers used and the precision of the knots.
1. The Journey of Wool (Yünün Yolculuğu)Wool is the most traditional material in Anatolian weaving. High-quality wool is resilient, durable, and holds natural dyes perfectly. The process involves cleaning, carding, spinning by hand, and dyeing with natural roots. 
The traditional preparation of wool from sheep to yarn. |
2. The Art of Silk Weaving (İpek Dokuma)Silk is the most luxurious fiber, allowing weavers to achieve extreme knot density (often over 1 million knots per sqm). Silk carpets are prized for their shimmering luster and surgical precision in patterns, most notably seen in Hereke masterpieces. 
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3. Knot Structure: The Foundation
The strength of a rug lies in its knots...
