Posts Tagged ‘machine-made rugs’

What’s the Difference Between Hand-Knotted and Machine-Knotted Persian Rugs? A hand-knotted Persian rug will be much more expensive than one that has been knotted or made by machine. In fact – and most importantly – a machine-knotted rug is not an authentic Persian rug. It is possible to find machine made rugs in Persian designs, […]

5 Signs of a Persian Rug’s Quality You’ve found a handmade Persian rug with a design you adore. You want to purchase it, but you want to make sure it’s a quality rug – after all the rug seller is asking for a good amount of money for this gorgeous “investment piece.” Read below for […]

Differences in Rug Construction Rug construction, or how the rug is made, influences the look and feel, the price, longevity, texture, and quality of the rug. This blog will explain the differences between rug construction and how that influences the aforementioned factors. Tufted Rugs To make a tufted rug, loops of yarn are pulled through […]

What to do if the Persian Rug You Bought Isn’t Handmade If you’ve just purchased a Persian or Oriental rug, you undoubtedly want to show it to your friends and family. You have them over and show it on your floor. And then one of them – someone whose knowledge of rugs you trust – […]

The Differences Between Hand-Knotted Rugs and Hand-Tufted Rugs Hand-knotted rugs and hand-tufted rugs are both made by hand, however, the similarities end there. While both rugs can certainly look great and be a fantastic addition to any home, there are many differences in their construction. These differences play into the cost, longevity, and feel of […]