About Spanish rugs

WEAVE
The unique Spanish knot, in which the pile yarn is wound around a single warp, is found only in the rugs of Spain. (Illustrated on page 16.)

The knot is tied on every other warp thread. Some later pieces are tied with the Turkish or Ghiordes knot. The weave is moderately fine.

MATERIAL
Spanish carpets were almost always made of wool, the warps and wefts as well as the pile.

The famous native Merino sheep provided superb wool, which could be spun into strong, long-fibered, glossy yarn.