At Knotted, we work with expert weavers to hand knot our rugs.
There are several ways to tie a knot – the type of knot impacts the rug’s appearance, knot density, design intricacy, and can also shed light on the rug’s origins.
Common types of hand knots include:
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- Persian Knot
- Turkish Knot
- Spanish Knot
Persian Knot
The Persian Knot derives its origin from the middle east and is a very common knot used in the production of rugs in Iran, India, Pakistan and the surrounding countries.
The Persian Knot is an asymmetric knot whereby the ends of the yarn form upwards between each pair of warps and the knot collar around every other warp. The Persian Knot forms a tight knot which is ideal for intricate rugs that require a high-density knot count.
Turkish Knot
The Turkish Knot drives its origins from Asia Minor. The Turkish Knot is a symmetrical knot whereby the knot collar wraps around the two warps and both ends of the yarn form upwards between two warps. The Turkish Knot produces a lower density, durable rug with a consistent pile.
Spanish Knot
The Spanish drives its origins from Spain and is a less common knot. It can be either symmetrical or asymmetrical and is formed via configuring the pile around pairs of wraps, rather than single warps. The Spanish Knot has similar characteristics to the Turkish Knot in that it results in a rug with a lower pile density which is quicker to produce.
