A Hereke carpet surfaces as a gem woven for Ottoman Empire palaces since the 19th century. Palaces draped in Hereke carpets rise in fame. Superior yarns twist into handwoven treasures, granting Hereke carpets a prized rank. Silk, wool, or cotton threads form finely threaded works. Thick patterns pair with vivid hues. Ottoman designs adorn Hereke...
Carpet weaving begins with the knot. The strength, clarity, and design integrity depend on the knotting method. Three primary knotting techniques anchor traditional carpet weaving—Turkish-Gördes, Persian-Sine, and Spanish-Guedinburg—forming the basis for construction across most regions. Turkish-Gördes Knot Named after Gördes town in Manisa, this double warp knot anchors yarn around both warps before pulling it...
