WEEK 10 Hand Knotted + Woven Floorcoverings
WEEKLY SUMMARY
In this week's readings and learning we continued our in depth understanding of different kinds of floor coverings and carpeting, analyzing how it's made, the materials and design implementations that go into their various kinds.
When analyzing a carpetings design, it is important to take a closer look at the types of yarns used in its construction. Stuffer yarns are used in weaving to provide space between other yarns, allowing for the insertion of extra yarns into the cloth or fibers. This aids in the creation of various fabric effects such as increased thickness, texture, or pattern diversity in woven fabrics. Because the yarns are firmly embedded in the carpet's backing, dead-and-buried pile yarns in a Wilton carpet have the advantage of improving lifespan and wear and tear resistance. The disadvantage is that they might make repairs and changes more difficult because replacing individual strands or modifying the carpet requires a significant amount of effort.
Carpet construction utalizes a wide variety of different techniques to manipulate the yarns into a completed product ready for purchase. The Jacquard loom is one of the tools used to create floorcoverings and is not the same as the one used to create fabric. The biggest distinctions are in the design and thread thickness. Floor Coverings on the other hand use thicker and heavier yarns and their design patterns are simpler and larger. The Jacquard loom is key for the creation for carpeting due to its capacity to create larger motifs and patterns. Another process in the creation of carpeting and floorcoverings is a process called tufting, where a combination of needles are tightly compacted and used to push the yarns through the carpet without any weaving involved to create the carpet strands. When tufting the transverse densities of a woven carpet and a tufted carpet can be compared using pitch and needle count. The number of warp and weft threads per inch of woven carpet are called wires per inch while the needle count, which measures the number of tufting needles per inch, would be studied in the instance of a tufted carpet. A higher pitch usually indicates a denser and more durable carpet.
When considering more luxurious floorcoverings like braided or (Oriental rugs), their processes of construction vary in a few ways that make their end result much more unique. Braided floorcoverings are created by weaving and braiding strips of fabric or materials like cotton, jute, or wool. These strips are braided together to create a dense, long-lasting, and frequently reversible floorcovering. The braiding technique produces a distinct pattern and texture, lending braided floorcoverings their distinct appearance and texture. Sehna and Ghiordes knots are two distinct Oriental rug weaving styles. Sehna knots are asymmetric, open to the left, and produce a more elongated and angular appearance in the rug pile. Ghiordes knots, on the other hand, are symmetrical and closed, resulting in a more uniform, rounded, and dense pile texture. These differences in knotting style have an impact on the overall look and feel of the finished rug. Antique Oriental rugs are usually over 100 years old and handcrafted with a variety of exquisite designs exhibiting historical styles. Old or semi-antique Oriental rugs are between 50 and 100 years old, with classic patterns but some wear and fading from age. Modern Oriental carpets are contemporary designs that use more modern materials such as synthetics and do not completely follow traditional processes or themes, catering to modern tastes and interior decor trends.
Research Initiative - Jute Production
Jute is highly sought after for the production of many kinds of textile products throughout different fields of fabric incorporation in interior spaces. Much of jute is known to be harvested throughout southeast asia in pakistan, china, India and various other former British colonial lands. Due to the plant's high resiliency, the crop can be planted and harvested in a variety of different environments. Although most environments where jute is havensted contains around %80 humidity resembling much of the environments where rice is grown.
When diving deeper into the understanding of the growth and production of Jute it is important to note that there are three main forms of jute.The first is white jute which is softer than most forms of jute plants. The second is Tossa jute, which is often known as the best form of jute available for harvest. The third is Mesta jute which is a mixture of both white and Tossa jute.. White jute was the peak of popularity for garments and textiles but have since become less and less used in common settings. Jute tends to be more sturdy and has much more stability when used in highly dense spaces with a lot of wear and tear.
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Jute Production, How its Made:
What is Jute:
https://www.treehugger.com/what-is-jute-sustainable-fabric-5202947
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