Ghiordes

For making pile carpets and rugs two traditional knots are in use; the first is termed the Turkish or Ghiordes knot, from Ghiordes, an old city not far from Brusa.

The second traditional knot is the Persian or Sehna knot, which, though better calculated to produce a close, fine, even, velvety surface, has in many parts of Persia been abandoned for the Ghiordes knot, which is a trifle more easily tied.

Cloud bands, seen in Chinese and old Ghiordes rugs.

The apex of the mihrab or niche runs high in the Ghiordes rug.

He began to collect Ghiordes rugs years ago, before the value of the rug became generally known.