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RugStore: Basic structure of Rug
Before purchasing a rug we let you know the basic structure or the foundation of the rug, this makes you well aware of terminology used to explain the rug. The rug has a foundation consists of warp and weft.
Warp
Warp is the main component of a rug it is a vertical string made from fiber stretching from beginning to the end of the rug. Weft yarns passes through them and knots are tied around the warp. The warps are strong to withstand the stretch, tight knot and for durability. The warps maintain a tension, so the weave produce wrinkle free rug. Warps thread extension is used as fringes these fringes are knotted at the ends so that wefts and the knots do not disentangle.
Weft
Weft is a string that passes through warp strands horizontally. Weave of weft doesn’t have prior to structure they pass before and in between the rows of knots to make the knots in place and not to move. The place of beginning and ending of the weft on either side of the rug is known as selvedge.
Pile
Pile is the material or fiber used in weaving of rugs. The pile materials are wool, silk or cotton, natural fibers or pile is used in handmade rugs. Goat and camel hair are also used in nomadic and village rug.
Foundation in general
In making rug, warp and weft are generally of same material, mostly in nomadic or village rugs cotton or wool is used as a foundation. Rugs with silk foundation and pile are exclusive and expensive as these rugs are light weight with tight and close knots. Silk rugs have long years of durability with good shape throughout the life time of the rug.