There are 14 attributes by which we can classify all the rugs in the world.
The attributes include size, shape, color, layout, pattern, style, make, pile, weave, foundation,knot,
category, age and condition.
Size: Handmade rugs are made in different sizes and shapes. Only rectangular shapes have been assigned
standard sizes because most handmade rugs are rectangular Continue..
Shape: The rugs come in different shapes. The most common one is rectangular. Other shapes are
round, square, oval, runner and odd shapes Continue..
Color: One of the most important factors in creating rugs is color. Colors can be derived from natural
dyes or synthetic dyes. Continue..
Layout: Layout is the arrangement of motifs or objects woven in the rug. All rugs can be divided into
three major layouts of all-over design, medallion design and one-sided design. Continue..
Pattern: The patterns in rugs are divided into three categories which are curvilinear, pictorial and
geometric. Continue..
Style: Style is the way in which patterns, colors and motifs create the rug's character. Continue..
Make: The actual location of where the rug was made. Continue..
Pile: The material from which the rug was made. The most common pile materials are wool, silk and
cotton. Continue..
Foundation: Foundation refers to the warp and weft in hand made rugs. Continue..
Weave: Refers to the way in which hand-made rugs are weaved : pile and flat weave. Continue..
Knot: Rugs are created by knots.The two major knot types are asymmetrical and symmetrical. Continue..
Category: Handmade rugs are produced in different settings referred to as category. Handmade rugs
are generally woven in the settings of nomadic, village, workshop or master workshop. Continue..
Condition: Rugs can be classified according to their overall condition. The three conditions are worn,
average and fine. Continue..
Age: The three major timelines are contemporary, semi antique and antique. Continue..
|
|
