At the Feet of the Rugs

The most expensive rugs in the world

  In 2013, a Persian Kerman rug was sold at auction for 34 million dollars , and in doing so it unseated the  Kerman vase rug, which had been regarded as the world's most expensive rug up to that p...

Pre-owned vs. new

  Many rug lovers have their heart set on new, unused rugs when it comes to buying. After a proper professional cleaning, though, a pre-owned rug can be a sensible and decorative alternative, becau...

Create real oases of well-being in your home

Our home is more than just a place to live – it is our personal retreat, shaping our well-being, our creativity and our mental health. A harmonious interior can help create a relaxed atmosphere in ...

From yarn to craft: how a handmade rug comes into being

A rug is far more than just a piece of fabric under our feet. It tells stories, carries centuries of tradition within it and is made with remarkable patience – step by step, knot by knot. In this b...

Hand-tufted rugs

Hand-tufted rugs  are made using a semi-manual process, a faster and more affordable alternative to traditional rug knotting. First, a sturdy backing fabric, usually made of cotton or linen, is str...

Materials and dyeing

The choice and processing of the materials in a handmade rug shape its quality, its durability and what it is best used for.  The materials most commonly used for handmade rugs are sheep's wool, co...

Woven vs. knotted

The first hand-made rugs in the Orient came about because people were looking for comfort and warmth - they gave shelter from the hot sun and made sitting and eating on the floor more pleasant. Bef...

All about knotting: knots, technique and effort

Have you ever wondered what lies behind the fine, dense pile of a hand-knotted rug? Knotting Hand-knotted rugs are made on a special frame, the so-called knotting loom . Depending on the width the ...