Other Carpets and Rugs

      There are certain other carpets which are neither woven nor felted.These carpets are made through stitches applied on to a cloth, often linen, as a base. They are not formed on a loom. A great craftsmanship is required to execute the details and sometimes, it almost takes a year to weave a single carpet with rich embroidery. Two types of stitches are generally used to make embroidered carpets- the tent stitch and the cross stitch. The designs and patterns of the embroidered carpets vary with region, history and cultural traditions. The most popular carpets include Persian embroidered carpets, Kashmir embroidered carpets and Turkish embroidered carpets. They are the most prized home decor items.