Fine Hand-Knotted Rugs
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From the tents of nomads to the finest court ateliers of sultans, mughals, and kings, pile carpets have long symbolized wealth, rank, prestige and luxury.
In the royal court workshops of the Ottoman, Persian, and Indian empires, the design and creation of carpets was the province of highly respected and skilled artisans. Carpets were not [...]
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Up until now, we haven’t had a section for FAQs. We certainly DO have frequently asked questions, so we’ve prepared a series of posts which we hope will address some of those. Eventually we’ll compile a standard Q&A format for our FAQ page.
This is Part 4 in the series. (See Part 1, Part 2 , [...]
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This is Part 3 in a series. (See Part 1 and Part 2 here.) We welcome your comments and questions.
Hand-knotted carpets, also known as “oriental” carpets, are available in a multitude of designs, colors, and styles. An oriental rug is often the single most expensive home furnishing item that many people buy.
Choosing a carpet can [...]
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Donegal Carpets have been making bespoke (custom) hand-knotted carpets in northwest Ireland for over a century. Through the years Donegal Carpets have graced establishments such as Dublin Castle, the Royal Pavilion at Brighton, Eltham Palace, and the U.S. White House. Donegal Carpets still creates bespoke carpets in the original factory at Killybegs. Since 2005, [...]
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This is Part 2 in a series. (See Part 1 here.) Please leave a comment if you find the posts helpful or relevant, or if you have followup questions.
The short answer is: Quality. An oriental carpet is more akin to a work of art than a commodity, and making a hand-knotted carpet is an [...]
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This is Part 1 in a series. Please leave a comment if you find the posts helpful or relevant, or if you have followup questions.
To begin with, it will be helpful to provide a quick overview of the structures and techniques used in making carpets.
In a hand-knotted rug, colored yarns are wrapped by hand [...]
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Here’s a great layman’s article about some of the more confusing terminology, specifically on the American side of the Arts & Crafts movement, by furniture maker/ woodworker Marc DeCou.
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