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Tuesday, July 22, 2008
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Saturday, July 12, 2008
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Friday, July 11, 2008
Hand Knotted Persian Carpets
Hand Knotted Persian Carpets -
These carpets are luxurious and most beautiful in comparison to other categories. We can create any designs in such carpets. We call it Persian because its origination is from Persia (Iran).
Its price varies according to the quality. The quality depends on the number of knots in one inch. As the knots increases quality and shine also increases. The some of the qualities are written below with the number of knots in one inch.
1-16/80, in this type of quality there are about 315knots in one inch. It is the very high quality and it also takes lots of time in weaving a normal size carpet. For e.g. a 5ft in breadth and 8ft in length takes near about 6 months to complete therefore it is costly also.
2-14/70, in this there are about 241 knots. It is also a very high quality carpet but little lower than the upper one.
3-13/65, in this there are about 208 knots.
4-12/60-------------------177 knots in one inch.
5-11/55--------------------150 knots----------.
6-10/52--------------------130 knots-----------.
7-9/54---------------------120 knots-----------
8-9/45---------------------100 knots-----------.
As the quality and number of knots decreases, the details in the designs and shine decreases and as well as price. The price varies with the design and quality. I tried to throw some light about the hand knotted Persian carpets, and will introduce you with the images of hand knotted Persion carpets.
These carpets are luxurious and most beautiful in comparison to other categories. We can create any designs in such carpets. We call it Persian because its origination is from Persia (Iran).
Its price varies according to the quality. The quality depends on the number of knots in one inch. As the knots increases quality and shine also increases. The some of the qualities are written below with the number of knots in one inch.
1-16/80, in this type of quality there are about 315knots in one inch. It is the very high quality and it also takes lots of time in weaving a normal size carpet. For e.g. a 5ft in breadth and 8ft in length takes near about 6 months to complete therefore it is costly also.
2-14/70, in this there are about 241 knots. It is also a very high quality carpet but little lower than the upper one.
3-13/65, in this there are about 208 knots.
4-12/60-------------------177 knots in one inch.
5-11/55--------------------150 knots----------.
6-10/52--------------------130 knots-----------.
7-9/54---------------------120 knots-----------
8-9/45---------------------100 knots-----------.
As the quality and number of knots decreases, the details in the designs and shine decreases and as well as price. The price varies with the design and quality. I tried to throw some light about the hand knotted Persian carpets, and will introduce you with the images of hand knotted Persion carpets.
Categories of Carpets
Categories & Types of Carpets
There are various categories and types of the carpets and accordingly designs are also changes. There are seven categories of the carpet, and every category has its different style. There are many kind of carpets but most popular categories of carpets are:-
1- Hand knotted Persian carpets.
2- Indo-Nepali Tibetan Carpets.
3- Shaggy Carpets.
4- Hand tufted carpets.
5- Somaik carpets.
6- Durries carpets.
7- Handlooms carpet.
8- Leather carpets.
Theses are the various categories of the carpets. I will let you know all the details about these categories step by step. And will also show the pictures accordingly.
There are various categories and types of the carpets and accordingly designs are also changes. There are seven categories of the carpet, and every category has its different style. There are many kind of carpets but most popular categories of carpets are:-
1- Hand knotted Persian carpets.
2- Indo-Nepali Tibetan Carpets.
3- Shaggy Carpets.
4- Hand tufted carpets.
5- Somaik carpets.
6- Durries carpets.
7- Handlooms carpet.
8- Leather carpets.
Theses are the various categories of the carpets. I will let you know all the details about these categories step by step. And will also show the pictures accordingly.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Carpets in India
The Legend of Carpets in INDIA
Carpets are one of the most popular accessories for the décor, whether it is home, offices, hotels, or even shops. Designs and color combination used in the carpets are keeping change with the time and fashion. Indian Carpets are famous in all over the world for its wonderful designs, subtle elegance, eye-catching color combinations, and for its workmanship. Because of the superlative weaving and the intricate patterns that emerged from it have substantially increased Indian carpet export and to be found significantly in the international market map. The great mughal emperor Akbar brought the carpet weaving in India in 16th century. Once the great mughal emperor Akbar brought some Persian carpet weavers to his own place Agra and since then they settled in India only. But the commercial production started after the independence. During the Mughal period, some of the most excellent carpets were created. Each carpet was exclusive and impart with the magic of colors and design. Gradually those artists became expert and every knot tied by them giving a touch of artistic beauty to his creations. In India the technique of carpet weaving is influenced by the Persian style. Following fabrics are used in India for handmade carpets are silk, wool and synthetic fibre.
Carpets are one of the most popular accessories for the décor, whether it is home, offices, hotels, or even shops. Designs and color combination used in the carpets are keeping change with the time and fashion. Indian Carpets are famous in all over the world for its wonderful designs, subtle elegance, eye-catching color combinations, and for its workmanship. Because of the superlative weaving and the intricate patterns that emerged from it have substantially increased Indian carpet export and to be found significantly in the international market map. The great mughal emperor Akbar brought the carpet weaving in India in 16th century. Once the great mughal emperor Akbar brought some Persian carpet weavers to his own place Agra and since then they settled in India only. But the commercial production started after the independence. During the Mughal period, some of the most excellent carpets were created. Each carpet was exclusive and impart with the magic of colors and design. Gradually those artists became expert and every knot tied by them giving a touch of artistic beauty to his creations. In India the technique of carpet weaving is influenced by the Persian style. Following fabrics are used in India for handmade carpets are silk, wool and synthetic fibre.
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