Common Rug Motifs I find the most interesting aspect of rug design and identification to be the study and appreciation of motifs. Common rug motifs are patterns which are shared by most major rug weaving areas around the world. Although we categorise these motifs into common groups, each region of … [Read more...]
Types of Natural Rug Dyes
The following are the most frequently used types of natural rug dyes used in hand knotted carpets. They are commonly referred to as vegetable dyes although they are primarilly sourced from insects and plants.Red Dyes Madder The root of madder plants (Rubia tinctorum) has been used to make … [Read more...]