Differences Between Old Carpets and Rugs

Carpets, which are as old as human history, are known as knitting and weaving, mostly made of wool and silk, with or without embroidery, to be laid on the floor or the furniture and hung on the wall.

The first carpet known in the world was found as a result of archaeological excavations in the Pazirik blockhouses in the Altai region on the Siberian sides. With the Turkish knots of the carpet found, BC. It is estimated that it was built between the 5th and 3rd centuries. It has also been proven that this carpet, the first carpet art, was a Turkish handicraft.

1. Rugs are rugs that are woven with vertical threads called the warp and horizontal threads called weft, cross, argaç, arageçki, or argeç, which are unique to the region, and which are the same on both sides. 
2. The pattern is very important, especially in rugs. Kilim patterns are generally composed of geometric motifs due to the weaving technique.
3. Colors such as blue, orange, green, dark blue, red, pink, and alder are among the most frequently used colors.

Features of Old Carpets and Rugs

Although old carpets and kilims look alike, there are many differences between them. The characteristics of old carpets and rugs can be listed as follows:

• The construction, shapes, and methods of old carpets and kilims are quite different.
• Old carpets are generally thick, while rugs are thin.
• Since the rug is made with ancient techniques, it is not found in many houses today.
• The dimensions of old carpets are larger and quite wider than rugs.
  
• Rugs are generally not woven, rather the ropes are knitted by intertwining and passing each other.
• The double knot method is used in the production of old carpets and they are looped, and the last is cut with scissors.
• It generally takes 1 month to make rugs, while weaving an old wool rug may take 4-5 months.
• Patterns of rugs are generally more symmetrical, and this symmetry is not sought in carpets.
• Old carpets are more expensive than rugs.
• We can use old carpets all over our homes, but we only use rugs in certain areas.
• Kilim is known as a thin carpet type.

The Ethnico Turkish Carpets and Rugs

The Ethnico rugs and carpet company offers rugs in general sizes such as 12x20, 12x24, 14x14, 16x16, 16x24, 18x18, 20x20, and 24x24 for its customers, providing the best and highest quality service. You can contact Ethnico for more detailed information.