✔️ Differences in carpet and handmade carpets
The edges of the carpet can quickly show us whether a carpet is handmade or not. The edges are the extension of the weft, and in handwoven carpets, after finishing the weaving of the carpet, they are not sewn or attached to the carpet, but they are embroidered with another thread. But the sides in machine-made carpets are sewn and connected to the carpet separately with a machine. That is, in the machine carpet, the edges are sewn around so that they have a smooth and uniform shape.
✔️ Different texture behind handmade carpets and carpets
One of the most telling ways to understand the difference between a machine and a hand-woven carpet is to examine the back of the carpet. The knots and weave behind a machine-made carpet are almost always perfect and uniform. Sometimes we may also see white lines.
But in most hand-woven carpets, the knots on the back of the carpet are not perfectly aligned, moreover, when we calculate the density of the knots, we find that it is not uniform throughout the carpet. The texture behind the carpet gives us more and more accurate details about the quality and type of carpet texture. More detail in handwoven rugs means that it takes more time to complete and the rug is worth more.
✔️ Differences of colors in carpet and handmade carpets
Fibers with natural colors are used in handwoven carpets. These dyes are not uniform along the length of the fibers due to the traditional production method. While synthetic fibers are used to produce machine-made carpets. Synthetic fibers have color uniformity throughout the length of the fibers. Another method is to fold the carpet. If by bending the carpet, we find that the color penetrates deep into the fabric of the carpet and is the same everywhere, we can be sure that it is a machine-made carpet.
✔️ Difference in patterns and designs
The pattern of machine-made carpets is generally very precise and the design is usually reflected from one side to the other. But in the case of handwoven carpets, due to the fact that the texture of the carpets is improvised and goes by memory, a slight and interesting asymmetry is always seen. Most of the weavers of hand-woven carpets do not even use designs.
✔️ Difference on the root of the carpets
The roots of the handwoven carpet are the continuation of the threads and part of the carpet. But in the machine carpet, this part is sewn to the carpet and is separate from it. So don't forget to pay attention to the roots.