The art of relief rug weaving
The art of relief rug weaving also called embossing a carpet This technique involves precisely cutting the threads of the carpet.
The offers a close-up look at the intricate art of relief rug weaving, featuring a skilled artisan creating a raised pattern on a tapestry. It highlights a technique where the weaver meticulously snips the background threads to make the figures stand out, lifting the design off the flat surface for a dramatic three-dimensional effect .
In essence, it showcases:
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A detailed, zoomed-in view of the loom and yarn.
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The precision involved in trimming background threads.
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How this trimming process brings the design into relief, creating texture and depth.
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