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Color |
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In creating a work of art, the two most important elements are design
and color. In hand-knotted rugs, colorful motifs are woven into the rug
against the solid color in the background and the border, creating even
more incredible color contrast. All hand-knotted rugs are identified by
their background color and border color. Colors are also an important factor in determining the origin of hand-knotted rugs. Colors are chosen according to the best dyes available in the environment whether natural or synthetic, and even sometimes according to their symbolic values (traditional and religious meanings). |
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Background Color |
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| This is the dominant color in the background of the rug. Background color is the underlying color of the entire rug with the exception of the border. In some cases, however, the background and the border color are the same. hand-knotted rugs contain many different motifs woven with exquisite colors. The motifs rest on a background woven in a solid color. The most widely used background colors are red, blue, beige, and yellow. These colors come in various shades and hues. | |||
 Blue Background w/ Red Border |
Red Border |
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| Border Color | |||
| In many rugs, the border color is not as readily distinguished as the background color. One reason is that there are always colorful designs and patterns in the border of the rug, and hence they overshadow the actual border color. But if you examine the border carefully, you will be able to discern the dominant color in the border. Major border colors are red, blue, beige, yellow, and green. These colors come in various shades and hues. | |||
Red Background w/ Green Border |
Green Border |
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