Dear Marla,
Found 5 old china rugs. 4 are small 120x60cm. One is 188 x 125
cm. You should expect, the bigger the rug, the less need for offset
knotting. With old Chinees it's not the case.
Old Chinees rugs show this a lot. Why? Think it's because of the
realistic designs and the lack of warpdepression. The more realistic a
design must look,the more offset knots are used.
Warp: Cotton, S5z. No depression Weft: Cotton, S2z, 2x Knot:
a-symmetric open left 4 over warplenght cm. 3 along weftlenght
cm. Wool: z, 2ply no twist
Best regards, Vincent |