What sets hand knotted rugs apart from the rest

MANHATTAN, N.Y. - July 29, 2022 - PRLog -- Hand knotted rugs bring about a different realm of craftsmanship, skill and uniqueness to the table. Each piece is an extension of the artisan that weaved it and each tells a different story. People tend to marvel at Da Vinci's Mona Lisa or Picasso's Starry Night and every person has their own interpretation of the artwork, not just of the painting itself, but of the artist behind the painting, how each stroke represents a different stage in their life, the condition they were in, and so on. Similarly, a hand knotted rug woven by an artisan carries an epic tale from each stage of the process.

In theory, we all know the advantages of buying hand made but realistically we never give it as much attention as it deserves. Bringing a new perspective on the hand knotted industry will show why each piece is unique.

Sustainable, clean and green

First and foremost, the ethos behind the hand knotted industry is to be as sustainable as possible. All the materials are sourced sustainably, from the different types of wools and silks to the recycled yarn. Creating a piece from scratch requires more than just a pair of hands, it's the conscious decision to make every component of the rug as clean and green as possible that defines the ethical nature of such a product. You can read more about our sustainable approach here.

Unique beginnings

Just as a spider weaves its web, our artisans weave each rug except instead of eight limbs, they only have two. Producing hand knotted rugs is one of the most labour intensive jobs in the world. Learning the age-old knotting technique is a skill that requires a significant amount of time, which has been perfected over several generations. This skill is very unique to very few places in the far East, like India, Turkey, Iran, Nepal and China.

The key determinant in valuing a hand knotted rug is by calculating the KPSI (Knots Per Square Inch), which can range from anywhere between 100 knots to even 600 knots, with the average weaver tying 10,000 per day. The higher the KPSI, the higher the value of the rug.

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