The
two most typical types of knots used in Oriental carpets
are called Turkish (sometimes called a Ghiordes knot), and
Persian (sometimes called a Senneh knot). These terms generally
have nothing to do with a carpet's ethnic or geographic
origin.
Persian
Knot
In
the Persian knot, the supplementary weft
yarn passes behind one warp yarn, and
the two ends emerge on either side of
a warp yarn. The Persian knot is sometimes
called a Senneh knot. This knot has an
asymmetrical struture.
Turkish
Knot
In
the Turkish knot, a weft yarn passes around
both warp threads, and the loose ends
are drawn tightly. The Turkish knot is
sometimes referred to as the Giordes knot.
This knot has a symmetrical structure.
