Would anyone know what animals are on this rug. I think it is Mexican as I live in Arizona. I see snakes and birds. My husband sees turtles. What would you call this rug
@540cheapfinds wrote:Ok, the rug has openings not holes. I am really leaning towards Kilim. Thank you
I suspect that the "openings" under discussion are slits that were created as a result of the tapestry weaving technique that is typically used for kilims.
More info:
http://www.terryolsontapestry.com/2015/12/29/tapestry-unlimited-blog-tour/...
My post will be about using slits to create vertical lines. I will start with a bit of background information.
In tapestry, when two colors are side by side, they are either joined with a weft lock or not. Two colors of weft joined in a weft lock give a slightly jagged appearance.
Weft Lock start
Weft Lock stack
Not using a join creates a slit. One pass each of two colors side by side forms a teensy little hole, but several passes stacked on top of each other form a slit. (Pass: weaving back and forth one time.) A slit results in the appearance of a smooth vertical line.
Smooth vertical slit and teensy holes.
Anatolian kilims are also known as slit weavings because they are commonly made with the slit technique, although the slits are mostly less than one-half inch high. These slits are not usually sewn up.
Kilim with slits-detail
In many tapestries the slits are sewn shut as they are woven, or afterward when the tapestry is taken off the loom. If the tapestry is woven sideways and turned 90 degrees when hung, it is very important to sew the slits shut so that they do not droop over time and create holes.
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