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Raw Materials:
Wool: Sheep wool is one of the basic elements in
the carpet weaving. It is important how to choose the best
quality wool which can be obtained from mountainous and mild
areas and it should be refined from the external substances
before spinning by mechanical apparatus. Down (kork): It refers
to the soft wool that grows close to the skin of sheep and
goats. Fairly expensive rugs are made form them. Cotton: It has
an important role in carpet industry and is used to weave the
wrap and the weft of the carpets. Also, it is not eaten by
moths. Silk: It is produced by the larva of a species of moth,
called the silkworm. Silk carpets are so expensive and stronger
than wool ones. Because it is difficult to weave them, they are
delicate and expensive. Dyeing: It plays an important role;
since without colors, no design can be created. The dyers
combine the principal colors with the complementary ones to
obtain an exciting world of colors. The colors are divided into
two categories: Natural and Artificial. Natural dyes: Although
many of them were obtained from animal and mineral sources, they
are often referred to as vegetable dyes, which come from natural
sources and environments. These colors show the subtle beauty of
tone in the carpet. The natural dyes are Ronas, Saffron,
Logwood, etc. |
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