Do all handmade carpets have some imperfections?
Yes, nearly all handmade carpets have (some) imperfections and since they are entirely handmade, this is completely acceptable and customary. These little imperfections also add to the value, significance and attribute of the carpet. In nomadic (tribal) carpets, most variations are unintentional, but simply due to the fact that it is much harder for nomadic weavers to manufacture the carpets, than it is for workshop weavers who have access to better facilities. The looms used in rural areas are usually very basic horizontal looms placed on the floor, which makes it much more difficult for the weavers to knot a perfectly symmetrical carpet or a rug.
