We often say that handmade carpets are one of the oldest industries in the world. Since hundreds of years ago, it has spread to every corner of the world with the migration and settlement of nomadic peoples, across mountains and rivers. Today, when we gaze at the precious oil paintings and murals handed down, we can still find the magnificent figures of handmade carpets. They tell us ancient stories with unique artistic language and show the style and culture of that era. Today, I want to introduce to you such a unique handmade silk tapestry.
This handmade tapestry is made of silk, which is soft and delicate to the touch and has a very high gloss. The use of silk materials makes the tapestry more layered in visual effect. The transition between patterns and colors is natural and smooth. Whether it is buildings, ships, people, or animals, they are lifelike, as if they are about to jump out of the tapestry. The edge of the tapestry uses a more refined weaving technique to form a beautiful border, making the entire tapestry more perfect.
The durability of silk tapestries is also excellent. It can withstand the test of time, keep its bright colors for a long time, and is not easy to fade or deform. This makes it an excellent product that can be appreciated as a work of art and used as a home decoration.
In addition to the precious material, the pattern design of this carpet is also very interesting. The entire carpet is covered with handmade carpets of various designs, some with floral themes, some with animal images, and some with geometric patterns. They are either bright and eye-catching or elegant and fresh, reflecting the ingenuity and superb skills of the weavers.
The color matching of these patterns is also very particular, with blue, yellow, red, and green as the main colors, which are both bright eye-catching, and harmonious. They complement each other and form beautiful pictures.
What's more interesting is that two looms (one standing loom and one flat loom) are painted and woven in different positions on the carpet. These two looms are not only decorative patterns but also a vivid display of ancient handmade carpet-making skills.
The pattern of the vertical loom is very detailed, and every spool and shuttle is clearly visible. Four female weavers are standing in front of it, concentrating on weaving a carpet, with silk threads hanging above their heads; the pattern of the flat loom is more concise and clear. The structure of this loom is relatively simple, but it also requires craftsmen to have superb skills and patience.
In addition to the loom, the tapestry also has patterns such as rakes and scissors, which are indispensable tools for weaving handmade carpets.
In addition, the tapestry also depicts animal images such as silkworms and sheep. The silk thread spit out by silkworms is the key material for making silk carpets, while wool is the main raw material for making wool carpets. The addition of these animal elements not only adds to the vividness and fun of the carpet but also shows the close connection between handmade carpets and nature.
It is worth mentioning that this tapestry also has many common elements in handmade carpet design, such as phoenix, turtle, peacock, parrot, camel, peony, paisley, and other patterns. These patterns have auspicious meanings and are widely used on handmade carpets, representing people's pursuit and yearning for a better life.
In addition to these auspicious patterns, every inch of the tapestry is full of the craftsman's ingenuity. From the color matching to the outline of the lines, from the layout of the pattern to the processing of the details, they all show the weavers' superb skills and profound skills. They used their blood and sweat to weave ordinary silk threads into exquisite patterns and completed this unrepeatable work of art.
Of course, there are many details on the tapestry, and careful friends can appreciate them one by one. In a sense, it is not just a decoration, but also a work of art full of stories and emotions. When you look closely at this vivid silk tapestry, you can seem to hear the roar of the loom, the shuttle's shuttle, and the brisk whispers of the weavers. It seems to return to the era when handmade carpet weaving was popular, and personally feel the weavers' concentration and enthusiasm when weaving carpets.
