Unlike rugs produced by machines, Oriental Rugs require craftsmanship, skill, value, and authenticity and years to master the carpet weaving trade.
THE WEAVING PROCESS-A rug weaver needs a number of tools, also called Rug Weaving Supplies to get started. These include horizontal looms, vertical looms, knives to cut yarn, a heavy instrument for beating in wefts, and a pair of scissors for trimming the ends after a row has been finished. All tools vary in size and design, but the same elements are required each and every time.
While rug weavers need a loom, they don’t need both types. Horizontal looms are traditionally used by carpet weavers in Persia, Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, and Anatolia. Vertical looms are used in Iran, Persia, India, and Turkey. Vertical looms are generally harder to use, although there are different varieties to choose from.
The fixed Village Vertical Loom is used mainly in Iran and includes a fixed upper beam and a moveable lower or cloth beam that slots into two sidepieces. The Tabriz Vertical Loom, named after the City of Tabriz, is used primarily in Northwestern Iran. The warps are continuous and pass around behind the loom. Finally, the Roller Beam Vertical Loom is used in Turkey, Persia, and India. It uses two moveable beams with attached warps.
The fixed Village Vertical Loom is used mainly in Iran and includes a fixed upper beam and a moveable lower or cloth beam that slots into two sidepieces. The Tabriz Vertical Loom, named after the City of Tabriz, is used primarily in Northwestern Iran. The warps are continuous and pass around behind the loom. Finally, the Roller Beam Vertical Loom is used in Turkey, Persia, and India. It uses two moveable beams with attached warps. This cycle continues until the carpet is complete.