Knot

Knot

There are two basic types of knots used in oriental rugs:

  1. Persian Senneh
    A fine asymmetrical knot used in fine urban and complex tribal carpets. Observers will notice that these rugs have a light and a dark side.
  2. Turkish Ghiordes
    The symmetrical knot used in most tribal carpets it makes for a higher pile heavy wearing style of rug. Chinese carved carpets also feature this knot.

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