Ghiordes knot

The Ghiordes knot, also known as the Turkish knot, is a type of knot used in carpet and rug making. In this knot, the two ends of the pile yarn appear together on the surface between two adjacent warp yarns, around which they are twisted. This knotting technique is characteristic of Ghiordes carpets, which are handwoven in Ghiordes, Turkey. These carpets, particularly prayer rugs, have been highly valued for centuries.12

The Ghiordes knot is a symmetrical knot, primarily used in Asia Minor, the Caucasus, Iran, and Europe. It is distinct from the Persian (asymmetrical) knot and the Spanish knot. The type of knot used significantly impacts the rug's pile, affecting its delicacy and tightness.3