At the Feet of the Rugs

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 ...