Patchwork is a common technique in many items such as clothing, quilt, rugs and carpets. Different countries have different traditions related to patchwork among which Turkey has most famous tradition of manufacturing patchwork carpets. This type of carpet is attracting people’s attention in sales and market. The pattern of patchwork carpet is formed by joining the pieces of different carpets. Result depends on the design of each piece.
WHAT IS PATCHWORK CARPET AND HOW IT FEELS?
Carpet weaving carpets with technology are manufactured as the same method as carpet or some other way. Soft, robust and usable in a quite interesting way emerges as a carpet pattern. How a patchwork touches the carpet looms a priority in today’s era has observed the amazing results gain with these carpets models. It is possible to observe excellent results closely with quality options.
The technique that is used to make patchwork carpet includes the selection of parts of different varieties of carpets that are neatly combined together to form similar or totally different carpets, that can be a puzzle of different colors and designs.
THE MATERIALS USED FOR MAKING PATCHWORK CARPETS:
The material that is used for knotting the patchwork carpets by hand is the finest quality wool and are also dyed using vegetable dyes. Wool dyed with vegetable dyes provides amazing waterproof and non-flammable fabrics. If kept with good care and maintenance, these carpets can last for decades.
HOW IS PATCHWORK CARPET MADE?
There are few different techniques and methods used for making patchwork carpets but the basic method is similar for all. Patches can be recycled from use drugs or can be created newly. These patches are than attached to the backing. The backing can be made from further pieces of matting that has its colored removed. This is why patch work carpets comes with extreme durability. They patches are often joined with hand stitching making sure that they are properly attach to the backing as well. The end result is absolutely stunning patchwork carpet that combines beautiful colors, shades and patterns.
DIFFERENT TYPE SOF PATCHWORK CARPETS:
There are two main types of patchwork carpet available:
- Monochromatic
- Multicolored
MONOCHROMATIC:
Monochromatic carpets are made from same color of fragments of carpets bit with different styles and shades.
MULTICOLORED:
Patchwork carpets of multicolored category are characterized by different styles and colors.
THE CHARACTER THAT YOU GET FROM A PATCHWORK CARPET:
There is nothing beautiful like a patchwork carpet when it comes to flooring that has character. Patches can be taken from old floor covering but have good durability. Such type of patches helps to blend past tradition with present style. You can install a patchwork carpet on a stone floor, wooden floor or nay type of Flooring to create warmth and engaging feel. Patchwork carpets are excellent way to curl up in cold and quiet winter evenings. You can also place a patchwork carpet on an already installed simple carpet to add a combination of colors.
