An Overview
Hand-knotted rugs are curated by the traditional hand-knotting technique on a uniquely designed loom. The method of making hand-knotted traditional rugs has been in the industry for centuries. The designing of these beautifully hand-knotted rugs is labor-intensive work that calls for expertise and skills.
These meticulously designed rugs speak of the story of the artisans who weave their imagination and skills into them. If you are looking to introduce a sense of timeless style to your decor, there can be nothing better than adding a hand-knotted rug. Each rug is one of a kind not only because of the care that goes into every single one of them but also because of the time each one of them takes to be made.
There are several types of knots that are used to curate traditional handmade carpets because the techniques differ based on the origin of the rug. These knots can be Persian, Turkish, or Oriental. The Persian knot is the most commonly known hand-knotting technique.
We, at Rugs By India, have brought to you this article that will help you get a better understanding of hand-knotted rugs.
Which Materials Are Used In Hand-Knotted Rugs?
Hand-knotted rugs are often made with natural fibers like wool or silk. The rigs made from silk are unquestionably more expensive and more popular because of their graceful and luxurious texture, however, the most commonly used material that is used to make hand-knotted rugs is wool.
Wool is anti-bacterial, hypoallergenic, and a sustainable source of the material. These magnificent pieces of art can also be made with multiple types of material. For instance, a blend of silk and wool is quite popular in handmade carpets nowadays. Rugs made of these materials are mostly woven with wool while the silk is woven repeatedly to add a hint of luxury to the final product.
Let’s Understand The Knots
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The Turkish Knot
The Turkish knot is proportional and drops two small bumps with every knot on the back of the rug. It results in looking like a double knot.
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The Persian Knot
The Persian knot is asymmetrical and lets loose on one side, thereby leaving fewer gaps, and is less bulky as opposed to Turkish knots. Persian knots are mainly used for elaborated designs as well as floral patterns.
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Jufti Knot
The Mufti knot, also known as the false knot, is tied around four threads, thereby creating a shortcut. The artisans spend less time on the rug when following the Jufti knot which leads to faster processing time and lower quality and value.
Maintaining Your Hand-Knotted Rug
Hand-knotted rugs must be rotated like every other rug. Every couple of months, you must rotate your rug at 90° to enhance the longevity of your state-of-the-art rug. Doing this will keep the wear evenly on the rug, particularly if one part of it is receiving more traffic than the other parts. Of course, a rug pad is highly recommended to safeguard both your rug as well as the floor. Your hand-made carpet is likely to shred initially, but after a few weeks, the shredding will reduce and stop with time.
How To Spot Out A Hand-knotted Rug?
There are endless options available in the market which makes finding a genuine, authentic product quite a task. When you are out looking for a new hand-knotted rug for your home, you will come across a few varieties that look the same. The similarities are so uncanny that it can become challenging to identify an authentic piece. In order to recognize whether or not the rug is authentic, you can look for the following points:
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Knots Of The Rug
The knots of the rug can are a great way to start. Hand-knotted rugs have somewhat uneven knots whereas a machine-made carpet looks accurately uniform with even knots. The knots of traditional handmade carpets are really tight and you will see that they are closely tied together, however, it is entirely different from machine-made rugs. Their knots are merely makeshift knots in which the fibers are just curated to be seen that way, but really they are just attached to the foundation material of the rug using heat and high pressure.
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Back Of The Rug
Traditional hand-knotted rugs do not have any kind of backing unlike the machine-made carpets which usually have a latex coating to hold the tufts together. Keep in mind that if a rug has a backing, then it is not a genuine handmade carpet.
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Price
There is a significant difference between the prices of machine-made rugs and hand-knotted rugs. The machine-made rugs are comparatively a lot cheaper as opposed to traditional handmade carpets.
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Quality
The quality of a handmade carpet is based on various factors such as the quality of the material, the number of knots, and the type of due used in its production process. Nevertheless, one main factor is the number of knots. A cheap quality rug will have nearly 160 knots per square inch, whereas a standard quality rug will have a minimum of 400 knots per square inch. It can go up to 2000 knots per square inch in premium quality rugs.
Bottom Line!
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