Spanish knot

carpet-making

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The Spanish knot is a specific type of knot used in carpet-making, primarily in Spain. It differs from other knots, like the Turkish or Persian knots, by looping around only one warp yarn. This technique was used in the production of Alcaraz carpets, which were handwoven in Spain during the 15th and 16th centuries. While early Spanish carpets imitated Islamic and Anatolian designs, later examples incorporated European heraldry and Christian emblems. The Spanish knot became rare after the 18th century.123

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The Spanish knot, used mainly in Spain, differs from the other two types in looping around only one warp yarn. After the 18th century it became extremely rare. The kind of knot used affects the delicacy and tightness of the pile. Knotting each pile yarn by…
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The Spanish knot, used mainly in Spain, differs from the other two types in looping around only one warp yarn. After the 18th century it became extremely rare. The kind of knot used affects the delicacy and tightness of the pile. Knotting each pile yarn by…
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