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The many different styles of area rugs span a wide and beautiful spectrum. From today's modern natural selections that are made with eco-friendly materials like Bamboo, Jute and Sasal to collectibles like Persian, Oriental and Turkish that reflect their places of origin, there is a rug that fits your lifestyle and taste. If you're thinking about decoration your home or office, then you may find it useful to know about the different styles of rugs so that you can make an informed decision when the time comes.
Types Of Rugs:
Oriental
The term Oriental refers to a rug style that originates in china but also refers to a wide range of rug types and designs that are based in Asia Eurasia and parts of the Middle east. Oriental represents the finest of all rug making in the entire world. The design of an Oriental rug is intricate, very elaborate with lots of rich colors. Oriental rugs can be found in the finest palaces of the world.
Persian
Many times the term Persian and Oriental rug is used interchangeably, but Persian is a "kind" of Oriental rug that finds it's home in the Middle East in countries like Persia (modern day Iran) Iraq and Turkey. Persian rugs vary in size and color from each region that they originated and like Oriental rugs their designs are very colorful and ornate. A Persian rug will look better the older that it gets making it the perfect family heirloom.
Tibetan
Tibetan history is steeped in Buddhist traditions and is the place were the population produces artwork that reflects spirituality and harmony. These qualities are a large part of the serious nature of Tibetan rug-makers that infuse energy and imagination to their design. Tibetan designs are different than oriental designs that tend to be elaborately decorative, Tibetan rugs have symbolic meanings.
Hand Knotted
The oldest and most labor intensive method of rug making is hand knotted. Hand-knotted rugs are the result of a single craftsman's extensive effort on a particular rug, thus the design of the hand knotted rug will be one of a kind. The amount of knots per square inch in the rug makes it strong. The general rule of thumb is 160 knots is very good, 600 knots is an exquisite work and 1000 knots per square inch is a work of art and rare. The two types of knots most often used are Persian and Turkish, usually wool, silk and cotton (although wool is by far the most preferred fabric) and the styles are what one would consider traditional and are great for 9x12 area rugs or larger.
Hand Tuft
A beautiful 9x12 hand knotted area rug can take as long as one month to produce. The beauty for hand-tufted makers is that they can produce a beautiful looking rug in a fraction of the time of their hand knotted competition. Rather than tying knots into the foundation of the rug a tufted made rug starts by pushing the yarn through the baking of the rug making a "tuft" that is then glued into place. This process is done at least three times. Makers use a tuft gun that pushes the yarn through the backing and then stretch in place on a frame. As a rule hand-tufts are less expensive then hand knotted rugs, they are not as durable but they can look just as nice.
Braided
Usually braided rugs are made from wool but they can also be made from cotton and silk as well as man made materials like nylon and olefin and can come in an array of sizes and shapes. Braided rugs are made using strips of fabric that are "braided" into thick ropes creating a beautiful pattern. Practical, easy to clean and durable they are perfect for both interior designs and outdoor rugs as well.
Natural
As more people became aware of the environment the popularity of natural materials has grown. The common types of natural fibers used in these rugs are Sea Grass, Sisal, Jute and Mountain Grass and they are surprisingly durable, easy to clean and are affordable compare to other types of materials like Wool, Silk or Cotton.
Hi I'm Craig and I like to write about the many different kinds of area Rugs for decorating the home. Please visit my 9x12 Area Rugs page for more information about large rugs.
The Art of the Knot: Designing an Herb Knot Garden for Beginners
A knot garden is a series of plants set so that when one views them from afar, they form an illusion of patterned rope weaving in and out and around itself. This type of garden emerged during Queen Elizabeth I's reign, a relative of the “parterre”, Italian/French gardens that were arranged in decorative patterns. A knot garden is an attractive way to plant herbs for your kitchen garden, with small geometric sections of herbs forming a full Celtic style knot.
Before you drive to the local nursery, you may want to set out your garden on paper. Graph paper works well. Knot gardens are traditionally confined within a square or rectangle. Consult Celtic knot information on the Internet or in books for ideas. If you are just starting out, the Irish trinity knot makes a good first knot garden. Make sure you measure your space carefully so that you can work in scale.
Once you have your design mapped out, your next step is to figure out which herbs to include in the garden. You may already have your favorites, but consider whether they can withstand your area's climate and grow happily in the soil. Consider designing your knot garden to accommodate herb pots that can be taken inside when the weather is too harsh. You can use the pots to form the border, leaving hardier plants to form the lines of the knot.
Since some areas will be bigger than others, it's a good idea to decide which plants you will use the most. You can use these to form the loops of the knot and along the sides. See http://www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/DummiesArticle/Designing-an-Herb-Garden.id-1838.html for a good picture of a triquetra, or trinity knot, garden. Keep the garden under 5 feet across or you won't be able to get at some of your carefully planted herbs!
Most herbs grow contentedly in knot gardens. Borage, sage, rosemary, fennel, thyme, parsley, oregano, hyssop, catnip, chives, cilantro/coriander, lavender and peppermint are all herbs touted as “hardy” which will likely thrive in well drained soil with plenty of sun.
Keep an eye on some of the more enthusiastic growers, as they might try to take over neighboring herbs. Some judicious trimming can keep the lines of your knot clean and distinct. You can also pot the entire garden, if you want to, or put decorative tiles/gravel in thin lines around each herb bed.
Knot gardens aren't just for herbs; you can also plant flowers or vegetables in the same way. Keep in mind that some plants do better together than others and plan your garden accordingly. Some plants may require that you allow for pathways inside the knot to access each bed conveniently.
Happy knotwork!
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What is this crafting art called?
Ok, it's like knotting. It's not weaving or knitting, or braiding. It has a weird name and you do weird knots and you can make rugs and bags and stuff. I cant remember what it's called. Does any one know?
Macrame.
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