Fringe
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The ends of the warp threads make the fringe of a rug. The entire rug is founded on these threads that become the fringe. Tribal rugs, particularly those from Afghanistan, often have short kilim skirts that protect the pile from damage. In our descriptions the fringe consists of three parts: kilim skirt, closure, and fringe. Kilim skirts offer a wide array of interesting woven structures that inform us as to the origin of a particular rug. More examples of war rug Fringe |
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Selvedge
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The selvedge of a rug is where the weft threads reach the end of a rug, turn around and re-enter the rug. Different weavers use different selvedge techniques, so selvedge is an indicator of a rugs origin. More examples of war rug Selvedge |
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Handle
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How a rug feels in the hand is called handle. Tsthe primary factor in handle is the flexibility of a rug, for example, is it floppy or firm. To represent handle through photos we fold a rug and judge the diameter of the fold. More examples of war rug Handle |
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Sheen
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The sheen of a rug is the luster of the pile. As rugs age the sheen improves. Sheen also indicates the quality of the wool use for the rug's pile. More examples of war rug Sheen |
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Weft
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Weft threads run horizontally across the rug, perpendicular to the<$wp> warp. A rug may have one or more weft threads between each row of pile. In pile rugs, weft threads are used to lock in rows of pile knots. In most flat weaves, weft are the threads that form the rugs design. More examples of war rug Weft |
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Damage
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A good quality rug is utterly repairable. Prompt and professional repairs greatly improve the longevity of a rug. While repairs are never desirable, a well done repair to a good rug, does not greatly diminsh a rugs value. More examples of war rug Damage |
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Plain Weave
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This is the most basic weave. The warp and weft alternately form the surface of this type of textile. More examples of war rug Plain Weave |
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Weft Brocade
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Supplemental wefts are floated on the surface of the textile. More examples of war rug Weft Brocade |
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Washing
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Rugs are washed and blocked after weaving. Some washes have pronounced effect on the aeshtetic of the rug. More examples of war rug Washing |
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Dyes
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Colors More examples of war rug Dyes |
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Repairs
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Various repairs to rug More examples of war rug Repairs |
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Abrash
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Variations in dye lots, often very beautiful. More examples of war rug Abrash |
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