WRINKLES

WRINKLES

Sometimes a carpet will not lie flat on the floor or has bumps that do not flatten with use.This problem may be caused by unequal loom tension during weaving,which results in excess fabric in certain areas,usually the borders.In order to remedy this imperfection,and prevent foldwear,the rug is cut,excess carpet is removed,and the area is resewn.The result is a visible line or seam on the back of the piece,an irregular pattern on the front,and the loss of a small amount of pile.This line or wrinkle may be a few inches or several feet in length and is always a serious flaw.In general,one should try to avoid rugs that have been cut and joined to make them lie flat.People who own antique Kazaks or other carpets with foldwear,or thick lines that are devoid of pile,should not cut the fissures out unless they are splitting apart.

A little lumpiness,common in carpets with wool warps,is not serious because the piece will usually flatten with padding and use.