Abstract

The present disclosure provides methods and materials for the construction of woven articles having decorative objects embedded within and which maintain their structural integrity. Aspects of the present disclosure provide woven articles comprising at least one recess, the recess having a surface with fewer knots, a flatter weave, or combination thereof as compared to a region of the woven article proximate the recess, wherein the woven article has the same or substantially the same structural integrity as without the at least one recess. Aspects of the present disclosure also provide methods for forming a woven article comprising producing a woven article having at least one recess, the at least one recess created by a method comprising: removing at least a portion of knots after weaving, weaving spaces into the woven article, shaving pile, removing pile by chemical means, or weaving a flat-woven texture surface; and coupling an object with the at least one recess in the woven article.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47G 27/02 - CarpetsStair runnersBedside rugsFoot mats
• D03D 15/00 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used
• D04G 3/00 - Making knotted carpets or tapestries