However, the materials of handmade carpets are only silk and wool. But both have their advantages and disadvantages.
Simply put, wool carpet is cheaper than silk carpet, silk carpet looks better than wool carpet, and wool carpet is more durable than silk carpet.
1. Wool carpets are cheaper.
Usually, the cost of wool carpet is lower than that of silk carpet. From the day hand-woven carpet was born, the raw material was wool, so the history of hand-woven carpet is actually the history of wool carpet. Unlike silk, wool is more common, high in yield and easy to obtain, so the price is relatively cheap. Silk is called the "queen of fiber", with low output, high acquisition cost and high price. Therefore, if only from the perspective of raw material cost, wool carpet is indeed relatively affordable.
In addition, wool carpet yarn is thicker than silk carpet yarn, so wool is generally used to weave low-density carpets. Density is an important factor that determines the quality and price of hand-woven carpets. Low density, hand-woven carpets are relatively cheap.
However, it should be noted that under normal circumstances, the price of wool carpet is lower, and under special circumstances, the price of wool carpet is even more expensive than that of silk carpet. For example, vivienne westwood westwood, the mother of English punk, is a famous fashion designer. Many people have bought her clothes, bags and shoes. Saturn is a classic symbol of her brand. Some wool carpets designed for carpet companies are very valuable. Take Vivian's rose dust as an example, a 2.4m× 3m pure wool carpet costs 70,000 RMB.
Vivian's rose dust
Therefore, whether you buy wool or silk hand-woven carpets, patterns are very important! Patterns are very important! Patterns are very important! Say the important things three times. Don't just treat hand-woven carpets as home soft carpets, treat them as works of art on the ground. Decorators also use them to cultivate temperament and feel the charm of beauty, because in the final analysis, craftsmanship always serves people's senses.
2. Silk carpets are more exquisite.
Generally speaking, the design of silk carpet is more exquisite than wool carpet, so it will be more exquisite and beautiful than wool carpet. Silk carpet is superior to wool carpet in pattern details, because silk thread is thinner than wool, so it is easier to weave high-density carpet with silk thread. For example, in our silk carpet and wool carpet series, the same square, the silk carpet can reach 530,000 nodes, while the wool carpet only has 6.5438+0.5 million nodes. It's like the same photo. The pixels of silk carpets are much higher than those of wool carpets, so the details can stand scrutiny.
In addition, silk itself is expensive, so carpet makers at all times and all over the world will cherish such high-grade raw materials when making carpets, and strive to achieve the ultimate in both pattern design and manual craftsmanship. Therefore, carpets made of real silk often have complex patterns and fine nodes. For example, a Lei Kai prayer carpet with a density of 4360kpsi is now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum, and we also have a silk carpet with a density of 7000kpsi, although it is only 40x60 cm.
It is precisely because of the rare properties of silk itself that silk carpets have high standards in color matching, design and quality, and the overall feeling is better than wool carpets.
3. Wool carpet is more durable
Wool carpets are thick and tough, and the carpet surface is generally flat and thick, about as thick as two Iphone. In addition, wool itself has a strong anti-pollution performance, so strong and thick wool carpets are often laid in crowded areas.
So, silk carpets are not durable? All wet, as long as it is a hand-knotted carpet, it is very durable. In hand-knotted carpets, wool carpets are more durable if it is necessary to distinguish between durable and non-durable. In fact, silk itself is a very tough fiber, but silk carpets are generally thin, about the thickness of an Iphone, so they are easily damaged. From this point of view, wool carpets are more durable.
Foreign designers will suggest hanging silk carpets to avoid damage, so as to ensure a longer life. Actually, it's over! Don't! Will. Unless your home is a vegetable market and people keep coming and going, the main function of carpet is to pave the way, and carpet is invented to step on. Maybe you will ask, what if you really step on it? Hand-woven carpets can be repaired if they are broken. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the advantage of hand-woven carpets. Dirty can be washed, broken can be repaired, ensuring that you are brand-new for hundreds of years.
4. Different feet
Finally, the touch of wool carpet and silk carpet is also very different, which is the biggest difference in senses. Because the wool carpet is thick, its feet feel soft and delicate. The first feeling when stepping on it is soft, and the second feeling is that I want to lie down and sleep.
Because of the touch of silk itself, silk carpets feel silky and dense. The first feeling when stepping on it is smooth, and the second feeling is that I want to sit down and touch it for a while. But they are all very comfortable!
5. Conclusion
There is really no difference between silk carpet and wool carpet. When you choose, you should look at your personal feelings and pursuits. In the case of sufficient budget, I recommend you to enter the silk carpet. If you prefer a leisurely and lazy life, I suggest you use a wool carpet. In short, as long as it is a hand-knotted carpet, whether it is silk or wool, it will not let you down. If it is dirty, it can be washed and repaired. It can be spread on the floor and hung on the wall. And hand-woven carpets ensure that you are addicted and will never choose other carpets again.