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Buying a Handmade Carpet Online: do Colours Matter?
The colours of a handmade carpet, do they matter, what do colours mean, and are there more considerations?
What do we know about handmade carpet colours? Do they matter? Why some carpets don’t have certain colours? Would you ever buy a handmade carpet online without knowing much about colours, design, patterns and its history?
The luxurious and intricate designs of a handmade carpet may not mean much to you at a first glance. Handmade carpets capture the detailed history and art of some of the world’s most ancient and influential culture. I couldn’t believe I can still find handmade carpets in the present day.
Each handmade carpet has a unique ‘DNA’ tapestry, narration, patterns, designs and colours. The materials, colours, patterns and unique motifs of a handmade carpet tell a unique story and are a testament to the extraordinary history and origins.
When I first went to Pakistan I knew nothing of the handmade carpet. I didn’t know that people still make handmade carpets today. I didn’t know anything about designs, colours, patterns nor their meaning. Only once you get a chance to look at a handmade carpet, understand the design where they are from and how long it takes to make it — it changes your perception.
