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Discover the rich history, intricate techniques, and stunning Persian designs of rug making. Explore the origins, weaving process, tools, materials, and classifications of rugs. Dive into the world of Persian rug design with its geometric, curvilinear, and pictorial styles.
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Art AppreciationSilk Road“ The Art of Rug Making” April 2008
“The Art of Rug Making” • History of Rug Making • Where it all began • Techniques and Construction • Weaving process • Looms • Tools • Knots • Materials Used • Pile • Fringe • Dye
“The Art of Rug Making” • Persian Rug Design • Geometric • Curvilinear • Pictorial • Persian Rug Classifications • Regions • Tribal or City • Quality • Size
History of Rug Making • Nomadic tribesmen • First to create pile carpets thousands of years ago for warmth and comfort in their homes • Asia • First continent to produce rugs
Techniques and ConstructionThe Long Weaving Process • Looms • Horizontal • Vertical • Tools • Knife • Comb-like instrument • Shears • Knots • Turkish (symmetrical) • Persian (asymmetrical)
Techniques and ConstructionThe Loom • Horizontal loom • Vertical loom
Materials for Rug Making • The Pile • Wool • Silk • The Foundation • Warp (length) • Weft (width) • The Fringe • The Dyes
Persian Rug Design • Geometric • Repeated linear elements • Woven by nomadic tribes using traditional and cultural symbols • “Primal quality” • Curvilinear and Floral • Reflects nature • Pictorial • Rarest of rugs • Difficult to weave
Persian Rug DesignParts of a Rug • Field • Background of the rug inside the borders • Main Border • Widest decorative design around the outside of the rug • Guard Borders • Narrow decorative designs flanking the main border
Persian Rug DesignParts of a Rug • Medallion • Round, oval, or polygonal design element that sometimes occupies the center of the field • Corner brackets • Designs which sometimes fill the corners of the field
Persian Rug Classifications • Regions • Every city, village, or tribe has their own design • Tribal or City • Quality • Refers to the knotting • Higher knot count, higher quality • Size