Technique

Symmetric (Turkish) knot

گره ترکی

A pile knot wrapped around two warps, common in north-western Iran such as Tabriz and Heriz.

Process, step by step

  1. Wrap yarn over both warps
  2. Pull ends up between them
  3. Cut and beat

Variations

Tabriz weavers often use a hook knife for speed.

Conservation

Strong structure; avoid wet cleaning without drying fully.

Used in these crafts

Tabriz carpet

The workshop carpet tradition of Tabriz in East Azerbaijan, characterised by drawn cartoons, a distinctive hook-knife weaving method and a wide range of fineness grades.

Heriz carpet

Durable, geometric village carpets from the Heris area of East Azerbaijan, with large angular medallions.

Persian carpet

A hand-knotted pile textile woven across Iran in city workshops, village looms and pastoral camps, distinguished by regional structure, palette and design vocabulary.