One of the two primary knot types used in hand-knotted carpets, where the yarn is wrapped around two adjacent warp threads and then pulled back between them. This symmetrical knot creates a stronger, more durable carpet but allows fewer knots per square inch than the asymmetrical Persian knot. Named after the town of Ghiordes (modern Gördes) in Turkey, it is commonly used in Turkish, Caucasian, and some Persian carpets.
A carpet weaving technique where individual knots are tied by hand around warp threads, creating durable, high-quality rugs. Common in Persian, Oriental, and Turkish carpets.
One of the two main knot types used in hand-knotted Oriental rugs (the other being the Turkish/Ghiordes knot). The Persian knot is asymmetrical, with yarn wrapped around one warp thread and then passed behind the adjacent warp thread. This technique allows for more intricate, curvilinear designs and higher knot counts, making it preferred for detailed floral patterns in Persian rugs.
One of the two main knot types used in hand-knotted Oriental rugs (the other being the Persian/Senneh knot). The Turkish knot is symmetrical, with yarn wrapped around two adjacent warp threads and pulled through between them. This technique creates a stronger, more durable knot but typically allows for fewer knots per square inch than the Persian knot, making it better suited for geometric designs.