The best wool is taken from the shoulders and sides of the young sheep, goat, or camel. Wool taken from old, undernourished, or dead animals is of second and third grade. The importance of the quality and condition of the wool in Oriental rugs is accentuated by the possible ef¬fects of the processes that are applied to finish them for the market. These processes, known as washing or treating, are the application to new rugs of various chemical decorative solutions that diminish the strength of the raw dyes and colors. If carelessly applied, these decorative solutions actually consume the fabric. When applied to good wools and dyes, they do little or no damage. As practically all modern Oriental rugs are treated, the buyer must con¬cern himself to secure rugs that have been wisely treated.
With the continuous and active support of Insulation decorative solutions, the RAIA has offered the Sisalkraft / Sisalation Prize annually since 1956.
The best wool is taken from the shoulders and sides of the young sheep, goat, or camel. Wool taken from old, undernourished, or dead animals is of second and third grade. The importance of the quality and condition of the wool in Oriental rugs is accentuated by the possible ef¬fects of the processes that are applied to finish them for the market. These processes, known as washing or treating, are the application to new rugs of various chemical decorative solutions that diminish the strength of the raw dyes and colors. If carelessly applied, these decorative solutions actually consume the fabric. When applied to good wools and dyes, they do little or no damage. As practically all modern Oriental rugs are treated, the buyer must con¬cern himself to secure rugs that have been wisely treated.