Braiding is a special technique used for making rugs. The technique is similar to how you plait your hair. It is easy to do and the material requirement is also minimum. Different color fabrics, scissors, heavy thread, tailors chalk and needles are all that which is required for braiding.
Technique of doing Braiding
The amount of fabric needed depends on the size of the rug.
1) Cut the fabric into three strips 2 to 4 inches wide depending on the desired thickness of the rug. Cut the fabric in straight grain to minimize stretching.
2) Join the strips together and make a knot. Before knotting fold the strips into half lengthwise so that the raw edges meet at the centre. Then again fold the strip into half and role the strip. Finish it with invisible hem.
3) Braid by bringing the left strip over the middle strip. Then bring the right strip over the middle strip like how you plait hair.
4) This is repeated till the whole length.
5)Shape the braided strip into rugs and lace them together.
Rugs can be in circular form or in squares. Lacing is done using a strong thread and a carpet needle.
Image of a braided sample
Technique of doing Braiding
The amount of fabric needed depends on the size of the rug.
1) Cut the fabric into three strips 2 to 4 inches wide depending on the desired thickness of the rug. Cut the fabric in straight grain to minimize stretching.
2) Join the strips together and make a knot. Before knotting fold the strips into half lengthwise so that the raw edges meet at the centre. Then again fold the strip into half and role the strip. Finish it with invisible hem.
Image showing how to fold the fabric strips
3) Braid by bringing the left strip over the middle strip. Then bring the right strip over the middle strip like how you plait hair.
Image showing how to braid
4) This is repeated till the whole length.
5)Shape the braided strip into rugs and lace them together.
Rugs can be in circular form or in squares. Lacing is done using a strong thread and a carpet needle.
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