Wool Carpets

Wool carpets are an instant recognition to the word carpet. Wool carpets are the most recognized, and the most prevalent ones at that. They are made of different types of wool like sheep, goat, camel etc. depending on the region of carpet origin and availability. Wool carpets are further of different types based on the technique used to weave them and their final appearance.

Quality of wool varies with the place and the quality of the carpet with the wool. The best quality Indian wool is said to be suitable for a medium quality carpet. For very good quality carpets, very fine wool is required.

Hand Knotted Carpets - They are the original Oriental Turkish and Persian carpets. They are hand knotted on the stretched weft and fastened with a weft. They are colorful and give a rich feel.

Kilim - Kilims are woolen flat weaves with slits where the pattern begins or ends in a different colored yarn. They are traditional Turkish flat weaves with elaborate patterns in bright colors.

Wool Dhurrie - Wool dhurrie is an Indian counterpart of the Kilim. It is a flat weave traditionally woven in all Indian families. Though colorful patterns are created, the yarns are joined during the weave so as not to create the gaps and slits

Hand tufted - Tufting was a process that evolved in America in 1930s. The pile appearance is similar to the knotted carpets but with lesser durability as the pile yarn is not knotted and simply anchored in the base material.

Namdah - It is a felted wool carpet commonly made in Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan. The namdah are very minutely decorated with chain stitch and applique. This type of carpet separately evolved amongst the nomads of Turkey and Persia

Hooked Rugs - Hooked rugs are made of narrow strips of woolen cloth drawn by a pointed hook through a canvas foundation on which a design is indicated.

Designs
Designs can be numerous. They range from most trendy patterns to the most traditional Persian and Turkish patterns. They may have tribal motifs or the most sophisticated ones

Using Wool Carpets and Rugs
Wool carpets are the most versatile carpets that can give the required accent to the room. They are colorful and patterned to suit different settings. They can be used as area rugs, accent floorings, wall coverings or bed and sofa throws.