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I received the rugs today, just opened one, looks gorgeous. Surprised how quick and efficient the transaction went. You will definitely be my one stop shop for rugs.

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We have purchased 2 different rugs from Catalina and they are very efficient, honest, and have a great value when purchasing rugs. We don't have many more spaces for rugs, but when we decide to buy, we will be back again. Thanks for all you do.

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received the most beautiful piece of art work that now adorns my home. Colors are perfect along with the texture. Many thanks for your personal touch and most accurate description.

Richard

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I have recently purchased two small Qashqai rugs, I can not believe the detail and how beautiful these are. I looked around in Chicago and could not find anything in the same price and quailty. Again I am very happy with my purchases at Catalina.

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Catalina Rug is an outstanding source for high quality rugs at reasonable prices. Our latest purchase, one of dozens over the past ten years, was a beautiful old Qashqai runner. An absolute treasure. Thanks Rose and Jeff

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Cotton
The Foundation - Warp and Weft

The foundation of a handmade rug is made up of strong threads that run the length (warps) and the width (wefts) of the carpet. In Turkish and nomadic rugs, including those from Western Iran, tightly spun undyed wool is used almost exclusively for the warp and weft. The foundations of finer pieces from Oriental workshops today are often cotton, and only the very finest rugs in Iran are woven on silk. The warp and the weft consists of a series of parallel vertical threads stretched taut around the two beams of loom. The number of warp threads strung on the loom determines the fineness of wave.

For instance, an Isfahani rug may have between thirty and forty warp threads per inch, whereas an Afghani rug may only have eight to twelve warps per inch.


 

Persian Weaving Technique
Turkish Weaving Technique
Combination Technique