All About Rugs

Before you begin your quest for hand-knotted rug, take a little time to think about size and color; it will save you a lot of time. A true handmade rug will have a fine weave to clearly express the motifs of the design. A bold geometric design may have less than 100 knots per square inch while a detailed floral pattern may require 300 or more. While tightness and regularity of weave are important, the quality of the wool determines the resilience and lasting patina of a rug. The quality and fastness of the dyes are also important. Modern rugs (those woven in the past few decades), one should look at the “personality” rather than “nationality” of the rug. Traditionally, Iran (Persia) was the source for the finest rugs—the benchmark against which all others were compared. However, the quality of rugs from India, Pakistan, China, Turkey, Tibet, and Nepal has improved in the past 20 years to the extent that many Persian-design carpets from these countries are finer than the Iranian originals.

Let us walk you through our vast selection of hand-knotted rugs. We will help you with every aspect of buying a true oriental rug that meets your style, color, and size requirements.