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The rug market is a huge market, with a lot of types to select from.  Below, you will find the various different types of carpet and what they will offer you and your house.

Woven

Woven rug is created on a loom that is very similar to woven cloth, being cut pile.  There are a lot of different colored yarns being applied and the Full process is capable of creating very intricate patterns from designs that are pre-determined. 
Generally, woven is the highest quality of rug on the market.

Types of rug
Types of rug

Tufted

This type of rug is created on a tufting machine by using either a single colored or occasionally a non colored yarn.  If non colored is being used, then the carpet will be dyed or printed with a design as a separate process.  Carpets that are tufted can either be cut pile, loop pile, or a combination of both.  Machines can create a lot more meters of carpet than weaving, and they are generally at the lower end of the market.

Types of rug
Types of rug

Needlefelt

The needlefelt type of rug is a bit more technologically advanced.  They are created by electrostatic attraction of individual fibers that form a singular carpet with extremely high durability.  You are able to ordinarily find needlefelt carpet in the contract market such as in hotels or other places where there is always going to be a lot of traffic.

Types of rug
Types of rug

Flatweave

The flatweave carpet is produced by interlocking warp and weft threads.  The types of oriental flatwoven carpet include soumak, plain weave, and tapestry weave.  This type isn't well known in the North American region, although it is very popular in the orient and Japan.

Types of rug
Types of rug

Hooked rug

This is a simple construction of carpet that is handmade by pulling strips of cloth such as wool or cotton through the meshes of a very sturdy fabric.  Now, this type of carpet is in general known as a handicraft.

Types of rug
Types of rug

Knotted pile

With knotted pile rugs, the structural weft threads will alternate with a supplementary weft that will rise from the surface of the weave at a perpendicular angle. 

Types of rug
Types of rug

Cut and loop piles

The cut and loop pile combines both looped and cut fibers.  They provide a diversity of surface textures for medium durability.  Cut and loop rugs are available in either solid or different colors.  The several different layers in this carpet can hide dirt and footprints in formal and informal areas.

Types of rug
Types of rug

Saxony

Saxony consists of tightly twisted cut piles that are heat set straight.  They consist of 2 or more fibers that have been twisted together in a yarn, and they allow a very soft texture for informal as well as formal
areas.  They will display each and every footprint and even marks from vacuum cleaners.

Types of rug
Types of rug

Textured saxony

Textured rug is the best selling and it works well in informal areas due to the very soft feel.  They are tightly twisted and texture headset for medium durability.  They too offer a multi colored aspect that will hide tracks and footprints.

Types of rug
Types of rug

Plush/velvet

Both plush and velvet are lightly twisted and offer a uniform color.  They are very soft and propose more level than textures.  This type of rug is ideal for formal areas due to it's luxurious appearance. 

Types of rug
Types of rug

Frieze

Frieze is a highly twisted cut pile type of Rug that is suited for high traffic areas.
It has short fibers that will tend to curl in different directions at the surface to hide footprints and vacuum marks.

Types of rug
Types of rug

Level loop pile

The level loop pile is made by weaving even loops of yarn into rug backing at both ends.  This type of carpet is durable as well as track resistant, due to the strong loops.  Higher loops in the carpet will produce a more luxurious look.  They are also great because they will prevent dirt from filtering on into the rug.

Types of rug
Types of rug




Turkey crafts has a very important role in the identity, traditions and economy of Turkey. The Turks are craftsmen point and performs hand most of the objects of daily life, as well as small wonders decoration, ornament or jewelry that draw in many tourists.

Examples of turkey crafts:

Example 1 of turkey crafts is Carpets:

The main characteristics of Turkish carpets: type symmetrical node, and average gross density of 600 to 1400 nodes dm².
The warp and weft are in most wool carpets of nomads and villages. The frame is often dyed red, but also available in brown and yellow.
The colors and dyes correspond to the chromatic scale. Colors like purple, yellow, orange, green, and salmon characterize the carpet. The purplish red is extracted from the cochineal. Chestnuts are highly corrosive.

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Example 2 of turkey crafts is Kilim:

Its name comes from the weaving technique used. Unlike the Oriental carpet, the son of wool are tied on the frame. It is a weave known as "flat" son from warp and a weft. This kind of weaving makes the Anatolian kilims to be much lighter than the knotted carpets. On the ground, the record is full of finesse, they expose themselves to the wall easily.

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Example 3 of turkey crafts is Iznik ceramics:

From the late 15th to the early 17th century, the Ottoman ceramics has seen tremendous expansion with production workshops of the city of Iznik.
The Iznik ceramics was characterized by patterns of blue made from cobalt powder on white background.
With time and technological innovations palette is enriched: turquoise, gray, lime green, purple ...
The iconographic repertoire is diverse: rosebuds, tulips, fish, galleons, grenades, vases, bird motifs and scales.

turkey crafts

Example 4 of turkey crafts is Poterie:

It was towards the end of the seventh millennium seem to be the first pottery appeared in Turkey and Syria. Simply dried containers were found in several sites in the Near East and appear to correspond to an attempt parallel to the first test firing of pottery.
we can find simple pottery or patterns eg flower pattern.

turkey crafts

Example 5 of turkey crafts is tavla backgammon in Turkish:

Before a game the Tavla is a beautiful craft room.
The Tavla - or backgammon - is by far the most popular game in Turkey.
The Tavla is everywhere on the terraces of restaurants, souvenir stores or in the neighborhood cafes.

turkey crafts

Example 6 of turkey crafts is Jewelry:

In the Grand Bazaar, a large part is devoted to jewelry. Some windows from hundreds ... which are the delight of tourists.
The jewelry Ottoman attract the attention of visitors.
Gold is a symbol of wealth and beauty for thousands of years, still maintains its popularity.

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You can find other turkey crafts objects such as lamps turkey, furniture, blown glass ...