History of carpets

The carpet is not only a nobleman who decorates the world, but it is also an emotional artwork that embodies personal taste. Each of the elegant and expensive rugs condenses the thoughts of the carpet craftsmen. It combines fashion and elegant avant-garde classics. It fully displays the owner's inspiration and creativity in a small space. It has now become a new aristocrat in the collection industry.

If you can't resist the rug collection, act on it. However, you need to remind you that you must first understand the carpet's craft, style, genre, etc., know what carpets are worth collecting, and what carpets have no collection value. Because carpets are expensive, prevent unnecessary economic losses and achieve targeted results.

Tracing the source

The use of carpets can be traced back to the kingdoms of Babylon, Sumer and Assyria in the Middle East more than 3,000 years ago. In China, the production and use of carpets originated in nomadic tribes in western ethnic areas. As early as 2,000 years ago in the Western Han Dynasty, with the introduction of Buddhism, Tibetans made pads with wool and wool and later made blankets. Use, thus forming the budding carpet industry in our country. During the Tang and Song Dynasties, their production methods were gradually spread to the interior, and weaving techniques gradually improved. However, due to the fact that the rugs were only used by court royals and bureaucrats and aristocrats, and all were hand-made, the production development was slow. Until the mid-1980s, with the reform and opening up, the improvement of people's living standards, carpets, this ancient art has only been gradually familiar with people, the collection of carpets began to develop.

As far as carpets produced around the world are concerned, they can be divided into two broad categories: modern carpets based on machine weaving and hand-woven antique carpets. Handmade carpets can be divided into pure wool carpets, male carpets, Persian carpets, palace carpets, silk carpets, and imitation silk carpets depending on the process and so on; depending on the density, they can be divided into 90 lanes, 120 lanes, and 160 lanes. 200, 300, 400, etc. The higher the number of tracks, the higher the value of the process, the higher the level, and the higher the value of the collection. Therefore, in the collection of carpets, what are generally referred to as handmade carpets.

The value of modern products is not high

The characteristics of modern carpets machined by machine are: most of them are made of chemical fiber materials such as polypropylene and acrylic. Modern carpets are mainly divided into three categories: pure wool carpets, blended carpets, and chemical fiber carpets. Modern carpets weave carpets and woven carpets. Woven carpets are divided into: First, full-covered carpet (usually 4 meters X 25 meters), can be freely cut, used for room full shop and corridors, stairs and other laying. Second, blankets, characterized by light, bright color, pattern changes, low prices, easy to clean. Modern carpets machine-woven, the carpet surface color is made of chemical dyes, blankets are thin, its collection value is not high.

Antique carpet nobles

Antique carpets are mainly collected as collectors' attention. Antique carpets are exquisitely crafted and colorful. They do not contain any non-natural ingredients for dyeing and workmanship. They are completely natural materials and handmade traditional craftsmanship. They have a high collection value and are unmatched by modern carpets. The raw materials extracted from pure natural wool, hand-spun threads and pure plants, and ore are enough to explain the value of the collection of antique carpets, and also determine the enormous appreciation space of antique carpets.

Natural wool. In ancient times, pure wool was used for carpet weaving. Because of the cold winter, the environment did not cause any pollution from the industry. Sheep and sheep ran on vast grasslands, eating all kinds of weeds and drinking unpolluted water. The body is strong, making its hair very warm, soft and elastic. Modern sheep feed on improved foods, mainly to increase the growth rate of the sheep as much as possible, and to obtain more cashmere, woolen, sheepskin, and lamb. The remaining wool after the extraction of cashmere, after chemical rinsing, is then divided into knitting yarns and wool carpets (the carpet yarn quality is inferior to the knitting yarn) according to different quality levels. What people used in the past was the wool that was cut directly from the sheep. Without any sort of direct spinning, the carpet was woven. So now the quality of wool in carpets is no longer comparable to that of antique carpets. Some areas also use some other wool. Such as yak hair, cow hair and camel hair and so on. But regardless of the type of animal wool, 100% purity.

Hand spinning line. More than 130 years ago, there was no machine spinning line and it was a period of development in China's rural handicraft industry. Crafters spin cotton wool with simple tools that they make. Although there is no machine to produce cotton wool to save time and fast, there is no cotton yarn production rules, but it is irreplaceable function. They can spin the fine, short cashmere parts of the machine that can't be spun, not only durable, strong, tough, but also beautiful.

dyeing. Ancient carpet dyeing can only rely on natural dyeing. The color of dyed wool mainly depends on the color of the plant, and a small part of it is extracted from minerals. Some of the dyes in these plants are expensive Chinese herbal medicines. The dyed color is pure and beautiful, the color is soft, and there is no dazzling light color. The greatest advantage is that it does not hurt the hair quality. It can be said that it is durable and the more beautiful it is. It shows its softer beauty and more distinctive colors.

Simple Tibetan knowledge

High-grade carpets, also known as soft gold, are handicrafts with great collection value. However, it is not easy to collect carpets. It is necessary to have certain professional knowledge and science in order to identify what is a good carpet.

area. Different areas determine the differences in the texture and appearance of the carpet. Such as Xinjiang's Heyi carpet, soft wool, oily, good elasticity, and the Zhangbei area of ​​the carpet wool on the inferior, hair dry, dead, high hardness. Persian carpets use wool and silk as raw materials, hand-woven, tight structure, strong and solid, flexible, breathable, delicate lines, clear patterns, exquisite workmanship.

pattern. The pattern of the carpet is very particular, with various traditional patterns and natural landscapes such as flowers, birds, fu, shou, dragons, etc. The Song He Tu represents a prolonged life, and the peony symbolizes a rich and full house. Most of them draw on the porcelain, wood and architectural styles of ancient times. They draw on the best of both worlds and borrow from each other. China's pure wool handmade carpets are divided into patterns such as "Tibet Patterns", "Xinjiang Patterns" and "Beijing Color Patterns". The carpets on their blankets and scenery are like reliefs, and the carpet surface is bright, bright and lustrous and condenses. The essence of ancient Chinese culture. In foreign countries, there are "Persian Patterns", "Turkish Patterns" and "Mongolian Patterns". Their patterns are both "artistic" and "colorful". They are elegant, exaggerated, and romantic.

Origin. Identify the origin of carpets from the color to confirm, such as the color of Tibetan carpets are relatively bright, very national characteristics, but the use of a weft weave, rough; Xinjiang carpet due to water and soil, the line of dyeing is good, with three lanes of latitude Weaving is more detailed; Beijing carpets are old-fashioned, weaving at two wefts and blue colors; Mongolian carpets are vivid and vivid; Turkish carpets are colorful, long-lasting, and have a strong three-dimensional effect.

Wool. The most valuable is the woolen woven rug, which is a yak-tail. It is delicate and hard-wearing. It is woven and lapped continuously. This kind of carpet can be described as a boutique in the family of carpets. It has a smooth feel and a bounced foot. It barely feels a little. Rough friction. Followed by the autumn sheep's wool woven carpets, its natural content is high, does not fade, elastic, good foot feel, hand touch blanket surface soft and smooth, cool in winter and cool in summer, durable.

It's hard to say that collectors set their collection standards based on the material of the carpet or the carpet or the pattern of the carpet, but these aspects are indispensable for the collection of carpets. Good materials such as pure wool rugs, good productions such as hand-knitting, good designs such as fantastic designs are all necessary conditions for the highest quality carpet, and are the most precious collections in the eyes of collectors. Its artistic value is indispensable. of.

The exotic charm can not stop

Foreign valuable carpets have their own characteristics and their collection value is quite high. The collection of foreign carpets has a wide range of choices. This is the feeling of most collectors.

Persian carpets. Among the various carpet families, the Persian rug, which is called "Ross in carpet", is undoubtedly the most praised by carpet collectors. The history of Persian carpets dates back to about 2,500 years ago. At the time, nomadic tribes living in the Persian region liked to weave tents and mats with goat wool in the cold zone. Gradually, this traditional craft developed into a carpet manufacturing industry. The main raw materials for Persian carpets are wool, silk and cotton. The woven carpet has fine lines, clear patterns, and exquisite workmanship. The most important feature of the carpet is the use of natural pigments, which made the rugs woven hundreds of years ago and still look colorful. With the continuous prosperity of the carpet manufacturing industry and the increase in production, the reputation of Persian carpets has reached its peak and it has swept the world. The two most famous and huge Persian rugs that exist now are preserved by the Victoria Museum in the United Kingdom and the Los Angeles Museum in the United States. In the domestic and foreign carpet collection auction market, merchants love to auction Persian carpets, and the best auction is Persian carpets. It is no longer a common thing, but a precious piece of art that has accumulated more than 2,000 years of history. The natural luster of silk will be radiated with different angles of light, showing gorgeous colors, as if the glorious dedication of the Persian Empire was revived five or six hundred years ago, making collectors all over the world revel in them.

Turkish carpets. Turkish rugs are well-known in the world. The three most famous carpets in the world are produced in Persia, China and Turkey. Among the three famous blankets only Turkish rugs use double knots. Turkish carpets are generally divided into wool and silk fabrics. They are meticulously crafted, hand-crafted, and of good quality. They not only have bright colors and do not fade for a long time, but also their designs are quite unique. They are rich in artistic ideas of national characteristics. Collectors appreciate the fine art of Turkish carpets. At the same time, you can also appreciate the unique ethnic characteristics of the area.

Egyptian carpets. The pattern of Egyptian carpets is very rich, and the mystery and elegance of Egypt's inherent historical and geographical features have been expressed, and have been sought after by collectors all over the world. Egyptian carpets are divided into several series according to the different characteristics of the colors: “The Autumn” series is dominated by flowers, fruits and patterns, colorful and dynamic; “The Nile” series is ancient and mysterious, full of rich geographical features of ancient Egypt; “The Milky Way” The series has a splendid color of starry sky, modern avant-garde; the “Palace” series is solemn and elegant; the “idyllic” series is fresh and simple; the “Diamond” series is splendid and gorgeous; the “Duke” series is noble and impressive, and it makes a deep impression on people. In the eyes of collectors, having an Egyptian carpet is like experiencing the mysteries of Egypt. The kind of spiritual imagination is like the charm that other carpets do not possess.

Chinese people tempted Tibetans

Chinese carpet is a traditional handicraft with ethnic style. It has a long history and is recorded in the historical materials more than 2,000 years ago. Xinjiang carpets, Qinghai carpets, Tibetan carpets, Inner Mongolian carpets, etc. are regarded as one of the carpet crafts in China by dyeing coordination, exquisite pattern layout, flexible cut pattern, flat carpet surface, good hand feeling, glossy beauty and strong elasticity. Dodge.

Xinjiang carpet. Xinjiang carpet is famous for its long history and high skill. It is a traditional ethnic arts and crafts in Xinjiang. Its superior raw materials, fine texture, dense pile, carpet surface thin, pattern meticulous. Xinjiang's carpets mainly include Ai's Yalu, Iranian, Qiqima, Alar, etc. Most of them are symmetric, neat, rough lines and contrasting colors. As an exquisite work of art, Xinjiang carpets are treasured by many art collectors. So far, the Victoria and Arab Museum in London, United Kingdom, the Washington Museum of American Textiles, and the German Museum of Crafts in Frankfurt, all have collections of Xinjiang wool carpets or silk carpets, which are appreciated as treasures. The common patterns of Xinjiang carpets include Kailiken, Shawnus, and Kaziman.

Qinghai carpets. The Qinghai carpet pattern is full of oriental features. The longer it is used, the brighter the luster is, and the more it shows its own value. Qinghai Tibetan carpet is a kind of carpet in Qinghai Province. This carpet uses “Xining Mao” as raw material, hand spinning, and plant dyeing. All the processes are hand-made. The pattern is simple and natural, the colors are elegant, simple, rough, and the style is fresh. , Gives a beautiful enjoyment and is loved by collectors.

Inner Mongolian carpets. The carpet weaving in Inner Mongolia originated in the Qin and Han Dynasties and developed in the Jin and Yuan Dynasties. Its main varieties are natural color carpets, Han palace carpets, Qianlong carpets, art carpets, art tapestries and so on. Inner Mongolian traditional carpets are mostly made up of bright yellow, blush, apricot, orange, and other warm colors. They are made of Mongolian native sheep wool of Inner Mongolia. In Inner Mongolia, the sheep produced along the banks of the Yellow River have long wool fibers, strong pulling force, good elasticity, pure white color, and good luster. Inner Mongolian carpets weaving with this high-quality raw material are the most collectible in Inner Mongolian carpets. .

Tibetan carpets. Tibet is rich in cattle and wool products, of which carpets are the most common. The wool of Tibet is very elastic and suitable for carpets. Tibetan carpet weave is unique, exquisite workmanship, and bright and harmonious color, soft and delicate carpet surface, washing does not fade, can not afford to lose line, durable. Varieties include traditional patterns such as Erlongxizhu, Shanshui ancient paintings, Longyun, Longfeng, Huafeng. There are also landscape patterns weave in the form of Chinese paintings, such as Mount Everest, the Great Wall of China, the Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge, the Potala Palace, the Jiangying Anti-Castle Castle, and the new grassland landscape. Grass, mountains, and water are ancient and generous, with strong national characteristics. It is also known as the world's three major carpets with Persian carpets and Turkish blankets. It enjoys a high reputation in the international market. After the Tibetan carpets entered Europe, they immediately impressed the collectors there. Its distinctive patterns, passionate color combinations (orange, pink, and bean green), and primitive natural patterns (mountain, flowing water, glaciers, clouds, and butterflies) fully demonstrate the natural scenery of the “roof of the world” and Pure and pure humanistic style fills with the unique color of Tibet. The famous carpet, which is called the "Queen" in the Tibetan carpet, is very popular in Europe. In Western Europe, there has even been an upsurge in the collection of Tibetan carpets.

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