Hand-Knotted Rugs - The Best In Quality

 

 Bringing color into your house is often a difficult process. Painting the walls, choosing furniture and hangers, and being physically upset often cause people off taking the plunge. But have you ever wondered how carpet can be used to add brightness and style to a room without the complete renovation you might be afraid of?

There is a huge variety of carpets in the market today which are astonishing. The amount and choice of available rugs has increased dramatically due to the availability of inexpensive manufacturing processes and labor in the Far East. But the timeless craftsmanship of hand-weaving and knotting that has been the preserve of artisans for centuries will ensure the highest quality.

Hand-knotted, a rug manufacturing technique developed by the most basic flat weaving technique. Weavers work on the basic structure of warp and weft threads by tying individual knots to the frame by hand. Gradually knots are made, a pattern or design is formed, and when the carpet is completed, the knots are cut to create a flat surface.

Weavers work on vertical wooden frames for easy access, but hand-knotting is still takes an incredibly long time. This technique has been around for thousands of years and is still used today, and is commonly used to make traditional rugs. They are often the most expensive because of the skills required to make hand-knotted rugs. Although, it is widely believed that they to be the highest quality carpets out there. Because each knot is tied by hand, it is stronger and more durable than machine-made options.

The quality of a hand-woven rugs with knots is measured using "knots per square inch". The more knots the carpet has, the better its quality. Does that make sense? Rugs with tighter knots take more time to produce and may have more complex patterns.

Hand-knotted rugs are usually made from traditional materials, mostly wool. That means they age incredibly well. An old handmade rugs can actually look better than new rugs if properly cared for. Hand-knotted antique rugs are also incredibly valuable and are often purchased for investment.

So if you want to add a touch of color to your tiring room, choosing a hand-knotted rug can give you peace of mind knowing that choosing a hand-knotted rug will help you maintain the sense of satisfaction that supports traditional craftsmanship and centuries-old traditions.